NVMe IP Core for FPGA | High-Performance PCIe Storage Controller

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The NVMe-IP core is a standalone NVMe host controller featuring an integrated PCIe bridge and internal memory buffer. It enables direct access to NVMe PCIe SSDs without the need for a CPU, operating system, or external DDR memory. This core is ideal for applications requiring high performance, large storage capacity, compact system size, and support for multiple NVMe SSDs.

NVMe-IP Core Variants

NVMeG4 IP: Includes PCIe Gen4 Soft IP, enabling NVMe SSD interfaces for devices without embedded PCIe Gen4 Hard IP. Facilitates multi-channel RAID systems with high performance and minimal FPGA resource consumption. Learn more about NVMeG4 IP

raNVMe-IP (Random Access): Optimized for random access, achieving over 500K IOPS for random write operations on high-performance NVMe SSDs without CPU intervention. Learn more about raNVMe IP

muNVMe-IP (Multi User): Hardware logic solution for high-throughput, simultaneous multi-user data streaming access to NVMe SSDs without CPU involvement. Learn more about muNVMe IP

rmNVMe-IP (Random Access & Multi User): Combines random access and multi-user capabilities, supporting multiple user interfaces for simultaneous read/write operations to a single NVMe SSD. Learn more about rmNVMe IP

No CPU/DDR required Standard Type	No PCIe Hard IP required	>500K IOPS random write access	Multi user simultaneously access	Random Access By Multiple Users

NVMe-IP core series Selection Guide to choose suitable solution

Key Features

Direct NVMe SSD access without CPU or external memory (DDR)
Simple user control I/F and FIFO interface for data port
Direct connection to AMD's Integrated Block for PCI Express via a 128-bit bus interface
Includes 256 KB RAM as a data buffer
Supports commands: IDENTIFY, WRITE, READ, SHUTDOWN, SMART, SECURE ERASE, and FLUSH
- Optional support for WRITE ZERO and SANITIZE commands (contact us for details)
Compatible with NVMe devices featuring:
- Base Class Code:01h (mass storage), Sub Class Code:08h (Non-volatile), Programming Interface:02h (NVMHCI)
- MPSMIN (Memory Page Size Minimum): 0 (4Kbyte)
- MDTS (Maximum Data Transfer Size): 0 (no limitation) or at least 5 (128 Kbyte)
- LBA unit: 512 byte or 4096 byte
Optional exFAT & FAT32 file system management without CPU usage
URAM support for UltraScale+ devices to reduce BRAM resource usage (optional)
- 66 BRAM Tiles >> 8 URAM + 2 BRAM Tiles with URAM version

Customizable support for PCIe Switch (contact us for details)
Reference designs available for AMD FPGA boards using AB18-PCIeX16, AB17-M2FMC, AB19-M2PCI, and AB20-U2PCI adapter boards
Available on Mouser
NVMe-IP for AMD FPGAs listed on AMD Adaptive Computing Partner Solutions

Block diagram

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Performance

Performance
Demo Video

The NVMe-IP core delivers ultra-high-speed performance, achieving over 11 GB/sec on AMD's Versal? HBM VHK158 board with enterprise-grade Memblaze PCIe Gen5 SSD. Free evaluation bit files are available for AMD FPGA boards, allowing performance assessment prior to purchase. Demonstration videos are also available on YouTube | Blog Article.

Document download

Technical document update page

Common Documents

Document name	Update (Revision)
NVMe-IP core Brochure	Rev2025Q4EX
NVMe-IP核	Rev2.4CX (中文)
NVMe-IP core Presentation	Rev2.4EX
NVMe-IP core series Selection Guide	Rev2025Q4
NVMe-IP core Portfolio	Rev2025Q4
IP core Introduction Video	IP core Introduction Reference design Introduction

Technical Documents

Support Devices	Versal HBM VHK158, Versal Premium VPK120
IP core & Option	Datasheet	Reference Design Document	Demo Instruction Document	FPGA board Setup	Free Evaluation demo file	Demo Video
NVMe-IP(Gen5)					VHK158 VPK120
exFAT2-IP for NVMe-IP(Gen5)

Support Devices	Versal HBM VHK158, Versal AI Core VCK190, Artix UltraScale+ AU15P, Alveo U50
IP core & Option	Datasheet	Reference Design Document	Demo Instruction Document	FPGA board Setup	Free Evaluation demo file	Demo Video
NVMe-IP (Gen4)					VHK158 VCK190 AU15P U50
2ch RAID0 (Gen4)					VCK190
exFAT2-IP for NVMe-IP(Gen4)

Support Devices	Zynq UltraScale+ ZCU111/ZCU106/ZCU102, Virtex UltraScale+ VCU118, Kintex UltraScale+ KCU116 Kintex UltraScale KCU105 Zynq-7000 ZC706/mini-ITX, Virtex-7 VC707/VC709, Kintex-7 KC705, Artix-7 AC701
IP core & Option	Datasheet	Reference Design Document	Demo Instruction Document	FPGA board Setup	Free Evaluation demo file	Demo Video
NVMe-IP					ZCU111 (AB17) ZCU106 (AB18) ZCU106 (AB17) VCU118 (AB17) VCU118 (AB18) KCU105 (AB18) KCU105 (AB17) KC705 AC701 VC707 VC709 ZC706 Z7045
2ch RAID0 (Gen3)					KCU105 (AB18) KCU105 (AB17)
4ch RAID0					VCU118
Sustain Rate with DDR					KCU105 (AB18) KCU105 (AB17)
exFAT-IP for NVMe-IP					ZCU111 ZCU106 KCU105
exFAT-IP FTP Server demo with TOE25G-IP					KCU116
exFAT-IP FTP Server demo with TOE10G-IP					ZCU106 KCU105
FAT32-IP for NVMe-IP					ZCU106 KCU105 ZC706
NVMe IP for PCIe switch *Customization Support. Please ask us.					KCU105 ZCU106 VCU118

Enable Sustained 11GB/s Recording with NVMe Gen5 IP & Enterprise SSD

Enterprise-grade NVMe PCIe Gen5 SSD can be connected to the AMD VHK158 board via the AB20-U2PCI adapter board.

This NVMe-IP core maximizes the performance of NVMe PCIe SSDs. With PCIe Gen5 SSDs, it can sustain ultra-high transfer rates exceeding 11,000 MB/s (based on evaluation using Micron 9550 7.68TB SSD and Memblaze PBlaze 7 7946 Series 6.4TB SSD). A time-limited evaluation bitstream for the AMD VHK158 board is available free of charge, allowing you to test real-world performance before making a purchase.

Real Test Results:

The Enterprise SSD maintained 11 GB/s even after transferring 6.4 TB of data

The Consumer SSD dropped to just 3.2 GB/s after writing 233 GB

Customizable support for PCIe Switch

Connecting multiple SSDs and enabling access from other hosts further expands the range of applications. Customization is available upon request. (contact us for details)

Accessories for evaluation

Accessories for evaluation	Description
AB20-U2PCI	PCIe Gen5 SSD support; U.2/U.3-PCIe adapter board for NVMe-IP evaluation. Connects up to 4 U.2/U.3 NVMe SSDs. Product manual	Purchase
MB-SSD-7A46-6.4TB	MemBlaze PCIe Gen5 Enterprise SSD, PBlaze7 7A40 series 2.5-inch U.2 Form Factor, 6.4TB.	Contact us
AB19-M2PCI	PCIe Gen5 SSD support; M.2-PCIe adapter board for NVMe-IP evaluation. Connects up to 4 NVMe SSDs. Download manual	Purchase
AB17-M2FMC	M.2-FMC adapter board for NVMe-IP evaluation. Connects up to 2 NVMe SSDs. Download manual	Purchase
AB18-PCIeX16	PCIe x16 lanes crossover adapter board for NVMe-IP evaluation. Download manual	Purchase