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Storage
HMB
Host Memory Buffer — an SSD using a slice of system RAM as cache.
Also known as:
Host Memory Buffer
Full Definition & Technical Explanation
HMB — Host Memory Buffer — an SSD using a slice of system RAM as cache.
This storage term is part of the CompareTech technical dictionary and helps you read specifications, comparisons, and benchmark data across its device database.
See also: garbage collection write amplification.