➀ Delta demonstrated a Broadcom 128-port 400GbE Co-Packaged Optics Switch at OCP Summit 2024; ➁ The switch features 128x 400GbE ports and external pluggable light sources; ➂ The pluggable modules enhance switch reliability and ease of maintenance.

➀ AMD's new EPYC 9005 Turin processors deliver exceptional performance with up to 768 threads per server, leveraging new Zen 5/ Zen 5c architecture and 25%+ TDP increase.➁ The processors are set to compete with Intel's server leadership, offering aggressive pricing and a range of SKUs with up to 192 cores.➂ Performance testing highlights the importance of using high-quality SSDs and NICs for optimal performance, with AMD's new platform providing a robust foundation for server environments.

➀ Astera Labs is targeting Broadcom in the AI server market with its new Scorpio PCIe switch line; ➁ The Scorpio P-series is designed to connect CPU, GPU, NIC, and NVMe storage; ➂ The X-Series is aimed at higher port-count configurations for GPU-to-GPU setups.

➀ The review focuses on the Supermicro MegaDC ARS-211M-NR, an Ampere AmpereOne system with 192 custom Arm cores. It's the first time a second-generation Ampere Arm server is reviewed, showcasing significant evolution in the platform. The server is powered by an AmpereOne processor and features high-end cloud-native Arm server capabilities. ➁ The article provides an overview of the server's external hardware, including drive bays, PCIe connections, and I/O expansion slots. It also discusses the server's internal layout and the AmpereOne processor. ➂ The review highlights the server's capabilities and performance, emphasizing its role in the evolution of the Ampere Arm server platform.

➀ Broadcom, Charter Communications, and Comcast have announced a joint development of Unified DOCSIS chipsets; ➁ The chipsets enable both FDX and ESD versions of the DOCSIS 4.0 specification; ➂ The collaboration aims to enhance network speeds and operator software integration into next-generation products.

➀ Broadcom has announced the general availability of Sian2, its 200Gbps per lane PAM-4 DSP PHY that supports 100Gbps electrical and 200Gbps optical interfaces. Sian2 and Sian DSPs are designed to enable pluggable modules with 200G/lane interfaces for next-generation AI clusters. ➁ The migration from 400G/800G links with 100G/lane optics to 800G/1.6T links with 200G/lane optics is necessary for higher bandwidth, lower power, lower latency, and lower cost. ➂ Sian2 and Sian DSPs are optimized for 800G and 1.6T optical module platforms, doubling the bandwidth with lower power, lower latency, and lower cost per bit to facilitate AI data center scale.

➀ Samsung, SK hynix, and TSMC are set to overtake Intel in revenue in Q3 due to strong performance in data centers and AI. ➁ Intel's revenue projection is between $12.5 billion and $13.5 billion, lower than the expected earnings of TSMC and Nvidia. ➂ Nvidia's sales projection is around $32.5 billion, making it the likely leader in semiconductor sales.

➀ Broadcom is developing silicon photonics technology to significantly increase bandwidth for GPUs and AI accelerators. ➁ By using co-packaged optics (CPOs), Broadcom aims to integrate optical components directly into GPUs, enhancing data rates and reducing power consumption. ➂ The company's 'optical engine' delivers a 1.6 TB/sec interconnect bandwidth, promising error-free data transfer comparable to Nvidia's NVLink.

➀ Broadcom showcased an AI compute ASIC with optical attach at Hot Chips 2024, highlighting its use of co-packaged optics and silicon photonics. ➁ The company discussed the challenges of electrical I/O reach through PCB and the benefits of using silicon photonics for optical modules. ➂ Broadcom's Tomahawk 5 Bailly, a 51.2T Ethernet switch, demonstrates the integration of co-packaged optics and improved packaging techniques.