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Smart Data Accelerator Interface (SDXI) Specification v1.0.3r5
The Smart Data Accelerator Interface (SDXI) is a standard for a memory-to-memory Data Mover and acceleration interface.
Computational Storage Architecture and Programming Model v1.0.6
This SNIA document defines recommended behavior for hardware and software that supports Computational Storage.
Computational Storage API v1.0.10
This SNIA Standard defines the interface between an application and a
Computational Storage Device (CSx). For each CSx there needs to be a library that
performs the mapping from the functions in this standard and the CSx on the specific
interface for that CSx.
SNIA Emerald™ Power Efficiency Measurement Specification for Data Center Storage Devices v0.0.36
This document describes a standardized method to assess the power efficiency of storage devices used in data center applications in both active and idle states of operation. A taxonomy is defined that classifies storage devices in terms of operational profiles and supported features.
Test definition and execution rules for measuring the power efficiency of each taxonomy category are described; these include test sequence, test configuration, instrumentation, benchmark driver, IO profiles, measurement interval, and metric stability assessment. Resulting power efficiency metrics are defined as ratios of idle capacity or active operations during a selected stable measurement interval to the average measured power.
DRAFT CDMI Extensions and
Profiles
The Cloud Storage Technical Work Group is adding new functionality to CDMI by publishing individual extensions the the CDMI standard. These can be implemented as needed in conjunction with a CDMI implementation to add new functionality before the next release of CDMI. As implementation experience is gained and interoperable implementations are tested, these extensions will be made part of the next release of CDMI.
The Cloud Storage TWG will also be publishing profiles of CDMI that scope it down to specific use cases based on different types of clouds.
See the dedicated web page DRAFT CDMI Extensions and Profiles for additional information.
Swordfish Scalable Storage Management API
The Swordfish Scalable Storage Management API defines a RESTful interface and a standardized data model to
provide a scalable, customer-centric interface for managing storage and related data services.
Publication of this Working Draft for review and comment has been approved by the Scalable Storage Management Technical Work Group. This draft represents a 'best effort' attempt by the Scalable Storage Management Technical Work Group to reach preliminary consensus, and it may be updated, replaced, or made obsolete at any time. This document should not be used as reference material or cited as other than a 'work in progress.' Suggestions for revision should be directed to http://www.snia.org/feedback.