AMD Introduces Pollara 400 Gbps RDMA Ethernet NIC
October 10, 2024
AMD has introduced the Pensando Pollara 400, a 400 Gbps RDMA Ethernet Network Interface Card (NIC) designed to meet the demands of modern AI and machine learning (ML) workloads. The Pollara 400 optimizes GPU-to-GPU communication in AI clusters, providing low-latency, high-throughput data transfers crucial for handling the communication patterns of advanced AI models. By addressing these needs, the Pollara 400 enables organizations to maintain their existing Ethernet infrastructure while supporting the high-performance networking required by
AMD Unveils 5th Gen EPYC CPU, Claims 34% of Server Business
October 10, 2024
AMD launched its 5th Gen EPYC processors, codenamed “Turin,” aimed at enterprise, AI, and cloud workloads. Featuring the new “Zen 5” core architecture, these CPUs are compatible with the SP5 platform and offer a range of 8 to 192 cores. AMD’s EPYC 9005 Series extends performance and energy efficiency from previous models, with the top 192-core processor delivering up to 2.7 times more performance compared to competitors. Notably, the EPYC 9575F model, tailored for GPU-powered
Hurricane Milton Knocks 1,953 Cell Sites Offline
October 10, 2024
As of October 10, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. EDT, a total of 1,953 cell sites in Florida were out of service due to Hurricane Milton, representing 12.3% of the 15,877 cell sites in the state, according to the FCC. Of the 1,953 offline cell sites, a total of 16 were out “due to damage,” 562 were out “due to transport”, 1,351 were out “due to lack of power.” A further 611 cell sites were operating
Dell’Oro: RAN Market Expected to Decline 21% by 2029
October 10, 2024
Following a 40 to 50 percent revenue growth between 2017 and 2021, the RAN market is now facing a second consecutive year of steep declines, according to a new 6G report by Dell’Oro Group. While the pace of decline is expected to moderate after 2024, downward pressure is likely to persist until 6G becomes a reality. In addition to the typical market fluctuations that have shaped the RAN landscape over the past 30-plus years, the
KDDI Picks Samsung for vRAN in Japan
October 10, 2024
Samsung has been selected by KDDI to deploy its virtualized Radio Access Network (vRAN) solutions for Japan’s expanding 4G and 5G Open RAN network. Starting in 2025, Samsung will deliver its O-RAN compliant technology, supporting KDDI’s shift towards a disaggregated, software-driven network architecture. This partnership will enhance network performance, boost energy efficiency, and introduce advanced automation capabilities. Samsung’s involvement will leverage its vRAN 3.0 solution, O-RAN radios, and CognitiV Network Operations Suite to streamline the
Credo Introduces 800G AECs with 7m Length
October 10, 2024
Credo Technology Group has launched its new 800G HiWire ZeroFlap (ZF) Active Electrical Cables (AECs) designed for AI backend networks. These advanced AECs provide enhanced reach, zero soft link flaps, and support for lossless RDMA (Remote Direct Memory Access) networks that power AI clusters. With lengths up to 7 meters (22.97 feet), the cables are optimized for full host-to-switch connectivity in GPU-based supercomputing environments, benefiting from liquid cooling technology. The 800G HiWire ZF AECs build
