SNIA Technical Work for Public Review:
Modeling DNA Data Storage through Swordfish
With a mission to create an interoperable storage ecosystem by standardizing DNA data storage systems to integrate with enterprise environments, the “Modeling DNA Data Storage through Swordfish” working draft is available for public review, The model describes how the Swordfish API may be used to manage and monitor DNA Data Storage systems.
SNIA CDMI™ (Cloud Data Management Interface) Multiple Representations CDMI Extension
CDMI Extension is intended for CDMI 2.0 developers who are considering a standardized way to add multiple representations to CDMI objects. When multiple compatible implementations are demonstrated and approved by the Technical Work Group, this extension will be incorporated into the CDMI standard.
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The SFF TWG has published the following specification:
SFF released the first draft of SFF-TA-1043 COM parameters of 400G AI copper interconnects. This specification focuses on enabling chip-to-chip connectivity for AI applications. In addition, work is progressing on PCIe® 7 support in cables, connectors, and form factors.
All SFF specifications are available here.
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SCSI Continues to Innovate Data Storage with SBC-5
For over 40 years, SCSI has underpinned enterprise storage. With the release of SCSI Block Commands–5 (SBC-5), developed by the INCITS SCSI Technical Committee (T10), SCSI advances performance, scalability, and resiliency for hyperscale and enterprise HDD-based data center environments.
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Data Center Storage in 2026: When Storage, AI, and Compute Converge
As AI and storage technologies converge, organizations must deal with new performance, scalability, and management challenges. In this Electronic Design article, Scott Shadley, SNIA Board of Directors, explains why SNIA is uniquely positioned to help the industry navigate these changes through standards development and collaborative initiatives.
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White Paper: Introduction to Flexible Data Placement: A New Era of Optimized Data Management
This white paper addresses how a Flexible Data Placement (FDP) NVMe® SSD should be configured and used for optimal performance and endurance. This white paper also covers differences between FDP, Zoned Name Spaces (ZNS), and the Streams directive.
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SNIA is pleased to welcome the following new members:
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Find SNIA at these Events
The Xcelerated Compute Show – New York, NY – March 23-24, 2026
INTERMAG 2026 – Manchester, UK – April 13-17, 2026
SNIA SMB3 Interoperability (IO) Lab EMEA – Goettingen, Germany – April 22-23, 2026
SDC: StorageAI™ – Denver, CO – April 29, 2026
SNIA Cloud Object Storage Online Plugfest – Online – May 4-6, 2026
Storage and Computing with DNA – Rome, Italy – May 27-29, 2026
SNIA Cloud Object Storage Online Plugfest – Online – July 7-9, 2026
FMS 2026 – Santa Clara, CA – August 4-6, 2026
SNIA Developer Conference (SDC) – Santa Clara, CA – September 28-30, 2026
SC26 – Chicago, IL – November 15-20, 2026
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Speak at SDC’26
Ready to share your expertise at SNIA Developer Conference (SDC) 2026? Now’s your chance! The call for presentations is open. Join industry leaders in Santa Clara, CA September 28-30 and showcase your insights to a dynamic audience of tech professionals. The priority submission deadline is April 15, 2026.
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Register for SDC: StorageAI™
SNIA is hosting SDC: StorageAI in Denver, CO on April 29, 2026. This one-day SDC (SNIA Developer Conference) event will explore how AI is exposing challenges in data services, particularly in how storage, networks, and compute must work together to meet new performance demands. The agenda features industry leaders who are on the front lines of the biggest trends shaping the AI landscape. Registration is just $149.
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SNIA SMB3 Interoperability (IO) Lab EMEA
SNIA is pleased to host the 2026 SNIA SMB3 IO Lab EMEA, April 21–23, in Goettingen, Germany, immediately following SambaXP
April 20–21, 2026.
The IO Lab provides a collaborative forum for vendors to test SMB3 implementations, identify and fix issues, and work together toward interoperable products.
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SNIA Cloud Object Storage Plugfest Expands Online
The SNIA Cloud Object Storage Plugfest program has expanded online. In addition to our face-to-face Plugfest at SDC’26, we will host 3 online Plugfests to expedite interoperability testing among cloud object storage solutions. The next online Plugfest starts on May 4.
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