Location: University of New Hampshire InterOperability Lab (UNH-IOL) – Durham, NH
PCIe SSD Testing can be done remotely or in person
NVMe over Fabrics testing will require in-person attendance to build out large fabrics between members.
Testing Requirements
To support large-scale NVMe over Fabrics testing, participants should be prepared to provide:
- 3+ Network Switches
- 3+ Host Platforms
- 3+ Target Platforms
If minimum participation is not met, standard NVMe-oF compliance testing will proceed without the large build.
Event Schedule
Week 1: November 10–14: NVMe PCIe SSD Testing
Protocols & Features:
- NVMe over PCIe®
- New: Live migration validation for PCIe devices
- Zoned Namespace (ZNS)
- NVMe-MI™ (Management Interface)
Week 2: November 17–21: NVMe over Fabrics Testing
Protocols: NVMe-oF™ (RDMA, TCP, FC)
Testing Focus:
- NEW: Tests for automated discovery and centralized discovery
- Host and Target device interoperability
- Fabric controller behavior tests
Pre-Event Webinar – October 14, 2025
Join us for a participant webinar covering:
- Plugfest logistics, registration tips, and testing flow
- Key updates to NVMe Test Suites
- Technical discussion on live migration scenarios
- Registration Link: [To be announced – stay tuned]
What's New in Plugfest #24
Live Migration Testing
For the first time, guided live migration tests will validate persistent state and performance behavior when migrating NVMe hosts between controllers
Updated Test Suites
- NVM Command Set Conformance v24.0
- NVMe PCIe Transport Conformance v24.0
- NVMe-MI Conformance v24.0
- NVMe RDMA Transport Conformance v24.0
- NVMe TCP Transport Conformance v24.0
Registration & Participation
All companies must register devices ahead of the event. Two devices are allowed per company, and a waiting list will be available if more devices are requested. To participate, an active NVMe membership is required. It is recommended each device pass pre-screening before testing begins.