NVMeG4-IP, NVMe Host with PCIe Gen4 Soft IP

Enable NVMe SSD on FPGA platforms that do not have a Gen4 PCIe hard block, with a hardware NVMe host that does not need a CPU or external DDR.

 

NVMeG4-IP integrates a hardware NVMe host with a PCIe Gen4 soft endpoint so your FPGA can talk to Gen4 NVMe SSDs even when the device lacks a Gen4 hard PCIe block. The core handles command processing and data movement in pure logic, which simplifies designs and removes software bottlenecks. It is suitable for high-performance capture, caching, and compact storage appliances that need predictable latency and small footprints.

 

 

 

Highlights

  • NVMe host plus PCIe Gen4 soft IP in one package, no CPU and no external DDR required
  • Works on platforms without embedded Gen4 PCIe hard IP
  • Supports common NVMe commands, including Identify, Read, Write, SMART, Flush, Secure Erase, and Shutdown
  • Reference designs available for Altera FPGA boards to reduce bring up time
  • Scales to multi channel RAID style topologies with high throughput and efficient FPGA resource usage

 

 

 

Why Macnica?

  • Application guidance for Agilex platforms, including resource budgeting and SSD topology recommendations
  • Access to evaluation adapters and kits to validate quickly
  • Supply chain support from prototype to production

 

Macnica + Toppan

 

 

 

Key Specifications

  • PCIe: Gen4 endpoint implemented in soft IP
  • Storage protocol: NVMe to NVMe SSDs
  • Host resources: No external DDR, no embedded CPU required
  • User interfaces: Simple control and data paths for RTL integration
  • Reference designs: Available for select Altera boards to shorten evaluation and integration

 

Typical Applications

  • Add NVMe Gen4 to devices without a Gen4 hard PCIe block
  • High bandwidth data capture and replay on compact FPGA systems
  • Local NVMe caching for analytics and edge compute
  • Multi SSD RAID style configurations for sustained throughput

 

 

 

Evaluation Hardware

  • AB20-U2PCI U.2 adapter, connects up to four U.2 or U.3 NVMe SSDs
  • AB19-M2PCI M.2 adapter, connects up to four M.2 NVMe SSDs
  • AB17-M2FMC FMC adapter, connects up to two M.2 NVMe SSDs

 

Supported Platforms

  • Altera Agilex evaluation boards via provided reference designs
  • Contact us to confirm device and board coverage for your project

 

 

 

Get Started

 

Tell us your board, target SSD count, and throughput goals. We will recommend an evaluation path, a resource estimate, and an adapter set that fits your Agilex platform.

 

 

 

 

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