Increase memory bandwidth and capacity while providing the option to reclaim stranded or under-utilized memory attached to a single server.
Challenges:
- Hyperscaler applications require memory expansion, pooling, and sharing with scalable cloud infrastructure to optimize memory-intensive application performance or the utilization of memory across multiple servers to improve TCO.
- Large disaggregated topologies with multiple cables introduce cable routing, serviceability, and air flow challenges.
- Passive PCIe DACs support ~3 meters for PCIe 5.x, limiting the number of hosts and CXL memory appliances that can be supported.
- Large topologies with CXL devices require advanced cable and fleet management features essential for managing data center infrastructure.
Solution: Aries PCIe®/CXL® Smart Cable Modules
- Purpose-built for demanding and low latency disaggregated CXL memory infrastructure, delivering robust signal integrity and link stability.
- Improves cable routing and rack air flow with low power Active Electrical Cables (AEC) to scale disaggregated CXL memory infrastructure within and across racks.
- Supports reliable PCIe 5.x/CXL 2.0 reach extension up to 7 meters to enable larger disaggregated CXL memory infrastructure in a multi-rack architecture.
- COSMOS software suite provides comprehensive diagnostics and advanced Link, Fleet and RAS management for cloud-scale deployments.
