Flash space reserved for metadata or management.

NVMe controller memory exposed to the host.

Package containing NAND flash memory.

Reserved flash capacity improving performance and endurance.

Host RAM used by a DRAMless NVMe SSD.

Circuit amplifying tiny signals from HDD heads.

DRAM used to accelerate SSD operations.

Amount of writing an SSD can reliably withstand.

Embedded software controlling an NVMe device.

Assembly containing multiple drive heads.