Analyzing the Performance of Intel Optane DC Persistent Memory in App Direct Mode in Lenovo ThinkSystem Servers

Intel Optane DC Persistent Memory is the latest memory technology for Lenovo ThinkSystem servers. This technology deviates from contemporary flash storage offerings and utilizes the ground-breaking 3D XPoint non-volatile memory technology to deliver a new level of versatile performance in a compact memory module form factor.

This paper focuses on the low-level hardware performance capabilities of Intel Optane DC Persistent Memory configured in App Direct Mode operation. This paper provides the reader with an understanding of workloads to produce the highest level of performance with this innovative technology.

Introduction
Intel Optane DC Persistent Memory
DCPMM AppDirect Mode configuration rules
AppDirect Mode
AppDirect Mode Performance Analysis
Conclusion
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