RFC 9561 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 2024
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
Using the Parallel NFS SCSI Layout to Access Non-Volatile Memory Express Storage Devices
Overview
RFC 9561, “Using the Parallel NFS SCSI Layout to Access Non-Volatile Memory Express Storage Devices”, is a Proposed Standard document published in April 2024 by C. Hellwig, C. Lever, S. Faibish, D. Black. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document specifies how to use the Parallel Network File System (pNFS) Small Computer System Interface (SCSI) Layout Type to access storage devices using the Non-Volatile Memory Express (NVMe) protocol family.
What “Proposed Standard” means
An entry-level standards-track specification: stable, peer-reviewed and a solid basis for implementation, though it may still evolve before becoming an Internet Standard.
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