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FADU puts the filesystem inside the SSD's flash to bypass host CPUs

Source: Tom's HardwareShane DowningOctober 21, 2026
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FADU is a storage architecture innovation that relocates filesystem functionality directly into the SSD's flash memory, eliminating the need for the host system's CPU to manage file operations. This approach changes how data is organized and accessed at the hardware level.

Key points

  • Filesystem moved inside SSD flash storage
  • Reduces host CPU involvement in file operations
  • Novel storage architecture approach

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