NVM Express, Inc. today announced the release of all 11 NVM Express (NVMe) specifications, incorporating new features and engineering change notices (ECNs). These updates represent the next step in the evolution of NVMe technology, with security, management and sustainability extensions to address the growing demands of data-intensive applications in AI, cloud, enterprise and client environments.

The updated specifications include: NVMe 2.4 Base Specification, Command Set Specifications (NVM Command Set 1.3, ZNS Command Set 1.5, Key Value Command Set 1.4, Subsystem Local Memory Command Set 1.3, Computational Programs Command Set 1.3), Transport Specifications (NVMe over PCIe Transport 1.4, NVMe over RDMA Transport 1.3, NVMe over TCP Transport 1.3), NVM Express Management Interface (NVMe-MI) 2.2 Specification, and NVMe Boot 1.4 Specification.

"The latest NVMe Specifications introduce foundational enablers to remain secure in the post-quantum era while streamlining device manageability and improving sustainability, future-proofing NVMe storage across enterprise, cloud, AI and client environments," said Amber Huffman, President of NVM Express. "As security requirements and operational efficiency demands continue to evolve, NVM Express remains focused on delivering innovations that improve data protection and storage efficiency."

Key enhancements include Post-Quantum Cryptography support for quantum-resistant algorithms, PCIe Exported NVM Subsystem Migration for VM mobility, Rate Limiting for QoS optimization, Voltage Monitoring for device health, and Restore Manufacturing Default Settings for simplified recovery. The updated specifications are available for download on the NVM Express website.