Parallels Virtual NVMe Disk
User Benchmarks
| Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
| Parallels Virtual NVMe Disk | 275 | 2692 | 553 | 1351 | 76.13 | 63.92 | 0.15 | 0.16 |
| Parallels Virtual NVMe Disk | 275 | 2629 | 780 | 1169 | 76.74 | 59.63 | 0.20 | 0.20 |
The measurement of the Parallels Virtual NVMe Disk was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the Parallels Virtual NVMe Disk under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the Parallels Virtual NVMe Disk should be used.
Parallels Virtual NVMe Disk is a virtual disk used in virtual machines (VMs) that emulates NVMe (Non-Volatile Memory Express) technology. NVMe is a high-performance protocol for accessing non-volatile memory over the PCIe (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express) interface, and virtualization technology delivers this protocol in a virtual environment. Parallels Virtual NVMe Disk is typically used in environments where high I/O performance is required to provide a faster and more responsive storage solution to the virtual machines.
Here is a comprehensive description of Parallels Virtual NVMe Disk, including technical details, features and application scope:
Technical Details
1. Protocol:
- NVMe (Non-Volatile Memory Express). NVMe is a protocol for communicating with storage drives over PCIe that offers high data transfer rate and low latency. Virtual NVMe Disk emulates this interface inside a virtual machine.
2. Virtual Hardware:
- Virtual NVMe Drive. Unlike physical NVMe drives, Parallels Virtual NVMe Disk provides a virtual NVMe interface inside the VM. This means that virtual machines can be configured to take advantage of NVMe even in a virtualized environment.
3. Performance:
- High IOPS (Input/Output Operations Per Second). Emulating NVMe in virtual machines can help maximize IOPS since NVMe offers a higher number of IOPS than older storage protocols like AHCI.
- Low Latency: NVMe offers lower latency compared to SATA-based SSDs and hard drives, resulting in improved responsiveness and faster data access.
4. Capacity:
- The capacity of the virtual NVMe disk can be flexibly adjusted depending on the requirements of the virtual machine and the available physical resources of the host system.
5. Integration:
- Parallels Desktop: Parallels Virtual NVMe Disk is typically used in Parallels Desktop, a virtualization platform that enables efficient management and use of virtual machines on macOS.
- VMware, Hyper-V, KVM: Other virtualization platforms that support NVMe can also offer similar features.
6. Interface:
- Virtual Interface. Since it is a virtual drive, the NVMe interface in the VM is provided by the virtualization software, without any physical NVMe hardware involved.
Features
1. High performance and speed:
- Increased I/O performance: The Virtual NVMe Disk enables faster data transfer and better performance for applications that require high IOPS and low latency.
- Optimized for modern workloads: Ideal for demanding workloads such as database applications, virtualization and high-performance computing.
2. Low latency:
- Fast data access: NVMe reduces latency in data access, resulting in better performance for applications and operating systems.
3. Flexibility and scalability:
- Virtual configuration: The size and performance of the virtual NVMe disk can be configured and adjusted depending on requirements and available hardware.
4. Compatibility:
- Modern Operating System Support: Many modern operating systems and applications are optimized to use NVMe and benefit from the NVMe virtual disk.
5. Easy Management:
- Integrated Management Tools: In Parallels Desktop and other virtualization platforms, administrators can easily configure and manage the NVMe virtual disk, improving usability and efficiency.
Application Area
1. Virtual Machines:
- Performance Optimization: Ideal for virtual machines that benefit from higher IOPS and lower latency, especially for business-critical applications and database servers.
- Development and Test Environments: Useful for developers and testers who need a fast and efficient environment to test their software on virtual machines.
2. High-Performance Computing (HPC):
- Data-Intensive Applications: Perfect for applications that need to process large amounts of data and benefit from fast data access time.
3. Databases:
- Database management systems: Database applications that require high transaction rates and fast queries benefit from the high IOPS and low latency of the NVMe virtual disk.
4. Virtualization:
- Hypervisor performance: In virtualization environments, the NVMe virtual disk can help improve the overall performance of the hypervisor and the VMs running on it.
5. Development environments:
- Optimized development workloads: Developers working on performance-intensive projects can benefit from the fast and responsive storage solution.
Summary
The Parallels Virtual NVMe Disk provides a high-performance solution for virtual machines that want to take advantage of NVMe storage protocols in a virtualized environment. By providing high IOPS, low latency and flexible configuration options, the NVMe virtual disk improves the performance of VMs and supports demanding workloads such as databases, HPC applications and modern development environments. Its integration with virtualization platforms such as Parallels Desktop and its support for modern operating systems make it a valuable resource for optimizing virtual infrastructures.
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Parallels Virtual NVMe Disk and the compatible operating systems
Windows Server 2025, 2022, 2019, 2016, ... or 2008 and higher
Windows 12, 11, 10 or Windows 7 and higher
Linux (various distributions)
macOS (from version 10.6)
Please note that the exact functions and areas of application may vary depending on the firmware version and configuration of Parallels Virtual NVMe Disk.
The Parallels Virtual NVMe Disk is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the Parallels Virtual NVMe Disk regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.