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February 26
- MikroTik RDS2216 Inbound with 20x U.2 NVMe and 100GbE on Arm
➀ MikroTik has introduced a new device, the RDS2216, which combines a U.2 NAS, a 100GbE, 25GbE, and 10GbE switch, and a lightweight Arm server into a single 1U machine.
➁ The device features 20x U.2 NVMe drives and a variety of networking options including 100GbE, 25GbE, and 10GbE ports.
➂ It is powered by a Marvell 98DX4310 chip and an Annapurna Labs (part of Amazon) 16-core Arm CPU.
- Framework Making a Mini PC with an AMD Ryzen AI Max and 128GB of Memory
➀ Framework has announced a new 4.5L mini PC with an AMD Ryzen AI Max processor and 128GB of memory;
➁ The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 processor features 16 cores, 32 threads, and a 40 CU RDNA 3.5 GPU;
➂ The mini PC is priced at just over $2000 and is expected to compete with Apple Mac Studio in the AI space.
- Cisco Silicon One Joins NVIDIA Spectrum-X
➀ NVIDIA has announced the integration of Cisco Silicon One into its Spectrum-X Ethernet networking platform, making it the only partner silicon in Spectrum-X. This move validates Cisco's technology and its importance in the AI technology landscape.
➁ Cisco will develop systems combining NVIDIA Spectrum silicon with Cisco OS software, allowing customers to standardize on both Cisco networking and NVIDIA technology in the data center.
➂ The collaboration aims to enable a new level of interoperability in the industry, leveraging both companies' strengths.
February 25
- Intel Xeon 6700P and 6500P Granite Rapids-SP for the Masses Initial Benchmarks and First Look
➀ The Intel Xeon 6700P and 6500P Granite Rapids-SP processors are introduced, with the 6700P R1S being highlighted for its single-socket capabilities with 136 PCIe Gen5 lanes.
➁ The processors offer 8-channel DDR5 support and access to onboard accelerators like QAT.
➂ The review compares the Intel offering with AMD's EPYC 9000 series, noting Intel's advantage in PCIe Gen5 lanes and memory bandwidth.
- Intel Xeon 6 SoC is Here Granite Rapids-D is HUGE
➀ The new Intel Xeon 6 SoC, codenamed Granite Rapids-D, is expected to have up to 72 cores by late 2025;
➁ The initial batch will have up to 42 cores, with networking speeds of up to 200Gbps;
➂ The new series includes vRAN Boost and various built-in accelerators, targeting embedded markets.
- Intel Xeon 6300 Launched for Entry Servers with 2019 Core Counts
➀ Intel has launched the Xeon 6300 series for entry-level servers, with up to 8 cores and performance claims up to 1.3x that of the Xeon E-2400 series.
➁ The new processors support DDR5-4800 ECC memory and have a turbo clock of 5.7GHz.
➂ Concerns are raised about Intel's focus on the entry-level Xeon space, with AMD's 16-core Zen 4 EPYC 4004 series offering a significant challenge.
February 24
- Inside a 100G QSFP28 DAC A Quick Teardown
➀ The article provides a quick teardown of a 100G QSFP28 DAC;
➁ Details the internal structure and components of the DAC;
➂ Discusses the simplicity of the DAC design and its passive nature.
February 23
- Microsoft Majorana 1 Topological Qubit Quantum Computer Shown
Microsoft has shared an update on its Majorana 1 quantum computer, which uses a topological qubit for speed, compactness, reliability, and controllability. The company aims to scale this technology for large qubit quantities, potentially ushering in an age of quantum computing.
Majorana 1 is named after Ettore Majorana, who theorized particles that are their own antiparticles. Microsoft's qubit focuses on harnessing this property. While not yet at a million qubit supercomputer, Majorana 1 is a significant step towards that goal.
The challenge now is the speed of scaling. If Microsoft can scale to one million qubits quickly, it could lead to practical quantum computing. Otherwise, it may be another decade before we see the promise of quantum computing realized.
February 22
- Going 800Gbps at up to 1000km with the Marvell COLORZ III 800G
➀ Marvell introduces the COLORZ III 800G, an 800G ZR+ optical module that supports up to 1000km reach at 800Gbps speeds;
➁ The module uses OSFP form factor and can be tuned for 400Gbps communication at up to 2500km;
➂ The technology behind the module involves converting electrical signals to optical signals and vice versa for long-distance data transmission.
February 21
- Lenovo ThinkSystem ST250 V2 Review
➀ This review focuses on the Lenovo ThinkSystem ST250 V2, a tower server from Lenovo that is part of the end of the DDR4 generation, using the Intel Xeon E-2300 series processors.
➁ The server is designed for SMB servers and offers various expansion options and connectivity features.
➂ The review details the server's external design, internal components, and its capabilities as a cost-effective solution for businesses.
February 20
- Intel Xeon 6700P Granite Rapids-SP Breaks Cover Almost Everywhere
➀ Intel has announced the Granite Rapids-SP platform, known as the Intel Xeon 6700P, which has been teased for many quarters;
➁ The platform is Intel's mainstream Xeon platform and has been listed online by various retailers and Intel's public documents;
➂ The online listings show a variety of SKUs for the new processors, with some featuring 144MB to 336MB of cache and base clock speeds ranging from 2 to 2.9GHz.
February 19
- Micron 4600 PCIe Gen5 NVMe SSD Launched
Micron has launched its new 4600 series PCIe Gen5 NVMe SSD, designed for speed and capacity. The drive is targeted at OEM systems and offers impressive performance improvements over Gen4 NVMe SSDs. It features high-speed read and write speeds, and is available in capacities ranging from 512GB to 4TB.
With the 512GB model offering 10.3GB/s read and 5.8GB/s write speeds, and the 2TB model reaching 12GB/s write speeds, the 4600 series SSD is a significant leap in performance for client SSDs. It also demonstrates the capabilities of PCIe Gen5 in consumer-grade storage solutions.
Micron's move to release this series not through Crucial, but directly under its own brand, signifies its commitment to high-performance storage solutions for the OEM market.
February 18
- Lenovo Updates Servers with Intel Xeon E 6300 Series Ahead of Launch
➀ Lenovo has quietly started launching an unreleased product from Intel, the Intel Xeon E 6300 series.
➁ These processors are not to be confused with the Intel Xeon Gold 6300 series products from the Ice Lake Xeon (3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable) as Lenovo is advertising these new processors in the same platforms as the Intel Xeon E-2400 series.
➂ The update has been seen on the Lenovo ThinkSystem ST250 V3, ST50 V3, and SR250 V3 servers.
February 16
- Samsung Evo Select 1TB microSDXC Card Mini-Review
➀ This mini-review discusses the Samsung Evo Select 1TB microSDXC card, highlighting its performance and features;
➁ The card is compared to other Samsung products and competitors in the market;
➂ The review includes an overview of the card's specifications and usability.
- Micron DDR5-5600 ECC UDIMM Kit Quick Look
➀ The article provides a quick look at Micron DDR5-5600 ECC UDIMM kits, highlighting their specifications and performance in newer platforms.
➁ The Micron DDR5-5600 ECC UDIMM modules are discussed, including their part number and physical appearance.
➂ The author mentions the pricing and availability of these modules, noting that they are currently expensive and not recommended for general use unless absolutely necessary.
February 15
- Lexar PLAY 2280 4TB M.2 NVMe SSD Review
➀ This review focuses on the Lexar PLAY 2280 4TB NVMe SSD, examining its performance and specifications.
➁ The Lexar PLAY 2280 features a Maxio controller and YMTC NAND, offering high read and write speeds without DRAM cache.
➂ The drive is capable of 7400 MB/s read and 6500 MB/s write speeds, with an endurance rating of 3200 TBW for the 4TB model.
February 14
- Blackmagic Cloud Dock 2 A Dual 10GbE NAS That is Too Easy
➀ The Blackmagic Cloud Dock 2 is a dual 10GbE NAS with features that make it easy to use but also limit its potential for high-capacity storage solutions.
➁ It supports U.2 NVMe SSDs but lacks compatibility with larger capacity 15mm SSDs commonly used in data centers.
➂ The NAS offers interesting features such as switched 10GbE ports and Ethernet via USB, but it falls short in performance compared to other NAS solutions on the market.
February 11
- Kenuco SOHO Mini 10in Rack Review
➀ This review looks at the Kenuco SOHO Mini 10in rack, a 6U unit purchased for $129 on Amazon;
➁ The review details the design, features, and performance of the rack, including its size, locking mechanisms, side panels, and hardware included;
➂ The article also discusses some quality control issues found in the manufacturing, such as missing components and mismatched hardware.
January 29
- Geekbench 6.4 is Here with Support for Upcoming CPUs➀ Geekbench 6.4 has been released, featuring support for upcoming CPUs and better support for RISC-V and Arm processors.; ➁ The new version includes support for RISC-V Vector Extensions and improved support for Arm Scalable Matrix Extensions.; ➂ The benchmark now reports the instruction set usage and enhances CPU topology detection, particularly on Linux systems with ARM and RISC-V processors.
January 28
- DeepSeek Day in AI➀ DeepSeek-R1的发布引起了AI基础设施市场的波动，一些人认为这标志着AI竞赛的结束。➁ 文章指出，尽管成本降低，但AI应用的普及还需要硬件和模型工程优化的共同进步。➂ 深探强调了减少GPU通信的重要性，并展示了其在硬件和模型优化方面的创新。
January 27
- WD Blue SN5000 1TB NVMe SSD Review➀ The article reviews the WD Blue SN5000 1TB NVMe SSD, a mid-range drive aimed at the mainstream PCIe Gen4 market with a focus on cost-effectiveness. ➁ It highlights that the drive uses Kioxia 112-layer TLC NAND and an in-house controller without DRAM cache. ➂ The review covers the performance, endurance, and specifications of the drive, noting that it offers mid-range performance with a 5-year warranty.
January 26
- Adding USB Type-C to the Dell Precision 3260 Compact and OptiPlex 7060 Micro➀ This article details the process of adding an additional USB Type-C port to the Dell Precision 3260 Compact and OptiPlex 7060 Micro systems.; ➁ It involves installing a GMHY5 component which also works in similar systems like the OptiPlex 7060 Micro.; ➂ The installation process is straightforward and requires connecting specific cables to the respective headers on the motherboard.
January 25
- Supermicro SYS-821GE-TNHR 8x NVIDIA H200 GPU Air Cooled➀ The Supermicro SYS-821GE-TNHR is an 8U AI server featuring an air-cooled NVIDIA HGX H200 8-GPU assembly, which allows easy access to the GPUs without removing the chassis from the rack. ➁ The server includes 16 2.5" U.2 NVMe bays and three SATA bays as standard, with an option to add five more SATA bays. ➂ The rear of the server houses six 3kW power supplies for redundancy and provides around 4.22Tbps of network bandwidth.
January 24
- DapuStor Haishen5 SSD H5100 30.72TB PCIe Gen5 NVMe SSD Review➀ DapuStor introduces the Haishen5 SSD H5100, a high-capacity PCIe Gen5 NVMe SSD with a 30.72TB capacity. ➁ This SSD combines capacity and performance, standing out in the market where large-capacity SSDs are becoming more common. ➂ The drive features a standard 2.5" design and uses the Marvell Bravera controller, providing 1 DWPD endurance.
January 23
- Sodola SL-SWTG3C12F 12-Port 10G Managed Switch Review➀ The Sodola SL-SWTG3C12F is a budget-friendly 12-port SFP+ 10GbE switch. It comes with a standard 1U chassis and has twelve SFP+ ports on the front. ➁ The switch features a Realtek 9313 ASIC, a loud 12V DC 2-wire fan, and a thermal pad for heat dissipation. ➂ Despite its low cost, the switch offers a managed network solution with a CLI and a console port.
January 22
- This is the Massive AMD Instinct MI300A Heatsink in the Gigabyte G383-R80-AAP1➀ The article discusses the massive heatsink of the AMD Instinct MI300A APU in the Gigabyte G383-R80-AAP1 server. ➁ The heatsink is designed to cool not only the MI300A APU but also the surrounding power components. ➂ The article highlights the challenges and solutions involved in aligning and installing such a large heatsink.
January 21
- Kingston Fury Renegade 2TB NVMe SSD Review➀ The article reviews the Kingston Fury Renegade 2TB NVMe SSD, a high-end PCIe Gen4 SSD. ➁ It features a standard Phison PS5018 controller and Micron 176-layer TLC, with DDR4 DRAM cache. ➂ The drive offers impressive read/write speeds of 7300 MB/s and 7000 MB/s respectively, and has an endurance rating of 2 PBW.
January 20
- Middle Atlantic UTR1 1U Rack Shelf Mini Review① The article reviews the Middle Atlantic UTR1, a 1U short-depth rack shelf designed for mounting non-rack-mountable equipment. ② It highlights the shelf's weight capacity of 25lbs and its suitability for small racks. ③ The review mentions the need for additional securing methods such as zip ties or hook and loop strips.
January 19
- The Dell Precision 3260 Compact PCIe Riser and SATA➀ The article discusses the Dell Precision 3260 Compact's PCIe riser and SATA cable upgrades. ➁ These upgrades were delayed but ultimately provided additional functionality to the workstation. ➂ The PCIe riser allows for the installation of a low-profile PCIe card, while the SATA cable enables the connection of a SATA disk.
January 15
- This is a Fun AMD Instinct MI325X 8-GPU Baseboard Feature➀ The author discusses the AMD Instinct MI325X 8-GPU baseboard, highlighting its features and design; ➁ He mentions the significant weight of the baseboard and the black metal handles that facilitate its movement; ➂ The author reflects on the importance of asking questions and seeking knowledge, even about seemingly simple aspects of technology.