➀ Compute Express Link (CXL) technology is expected to move from a niche to mainstream use in 2025; ➁ CXL's support for memory expansion is a significant driver, with various server and memory solutions now available; ➂ CXL 2.0 and future generations of PCIe/CXL will enable more advanced use cases like switching and dynamic memory allocation.

➀ The ASRock Rack 6U8X-EGS2 H200 is a new NVIDIA HGX H200 8-GPU platform designed for AI training and inference. It features an Intel Xeon Scalable processor, 16 DDR5 DIMMs, and 12 drive bays with PCIe Gen5 and SATA options. The server also includes a custom motherboard design for PCIe switch and GPU connectivity. ➁ The review details the server's front and rear I/O, CPU, memory, and storage configurations. ➂ The ASRock Rack 6U8X-EGS2 H200 showcases ASRock's continued innovation in GPU compute platforms.

➀ Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson breaks the record for data deadlift by lifting 282.624PB of SSDs; ➁ The event at SC24 in Atlanta showcases the collaboration between VDURA and Phison; ➂ Phison's Pascari D205V drives with 122.88TB capacity are featured.

➀ Enfabrica ACF-S, a Multi-Tbps SuperNIC, has been showcased at OCP Summit 2024; ➁ The chip integrates PCIe links and network links, aiming to improve network efficiency in GPU servers; ➂ The chip is expected to impact the future of GPU servers.

➀ The MSI MEG X870E Godlike motherboard is now available for $1,099; ➁ It supports DDR5-8400+ RAM and features five M.2 slots; ➂ It includes 10 GbE, Wi-Fi 7, and two USB 4.0 40 Gbps ports.

➀ The University of Siegen will host two major international conferences, CARV and MCPC 2025, focusing on future industrial challenges such as handling global disruptions in production and supply chains and developing intelligent systems for customized product manufacturing. ➁ The conferences will take place from September 9 to 12, 2025, with experts from around the world expected to discuss current developments and future challenges under the theme 'New Paradigms for Anticipated Uncertainty'. ➂ The two conferences, CARV and MCPC, will address complementary topics: CARV on agile and reconfigurable production systems and sustainable manufacturing processes, and MCPC on the use of digital technologies and product personalization through individual mass production.

➀ The Raspberry Pi SSD offers great compatibility and good speed; ➁ It comes in 256GB and 512GB capacities, with kits available; ➂ The drive provides a noticeable speed boost for general tasks on the Raspberry Pi 5.

➀ Introducing the Elegoo Neptune 4 Pro 3D printer at an affordable price; ➁ Review highlights fast print speeds and excellent quality; ➂ Special discount available on Elegoo's website

➀ Researchers from Queen Mary University of London have developed new nanocomposite films from starch, offering a sustainable alternative to petroleum-based materials; ➁ The films are made from abundant natural polymer starch and highly conductive MXene, with potential applications in electronics and sensing; ➂ The nanocomposites can be tailored for various uses, including wearable technology and healthcare, and are biodegradable.

➀ Samsung's 990 EVO Plus is a significant consumer SSD release, targeting high-performance drives; ➁ The drive offers a 4TB model, making it a competitor to QLC flash drives and E27T-based drives; ➂ Despite its late arrival and high price, the 990 EVO Plus is a strong drive for any system.

➀ Beelink has open-sourced its eGPU dock, the Beelink EX Docking Station, supporting PCIe 4.0 x8 for high performance; ➁ The dock was previously sold for $159 and is designed for use with Beelink's mini PCs; ➂ PCIe 4.0 x8 offers better performance compared to Thunderbolt or OCuLink, but requires compatible mini PCs.

➀ Raspberry Pi introduces the new AI HAT+ with two variants, 13 and 26 TOPS; ➁ The HAT+ is based on Hailo-8 neural network inference accelerators; ➂ The 26 TOPS variant is designed for larger networks and can run multiple networks simultaneously.

➀ Spectrum Instrumentation has introduced a new PCIe card arbitrary waveform generator, the M5i.6357-x16, capable of 10Gsample/s 2.5GHz outputs and 16bit vertical resolution; ➁ The generator can store up to 8Gsamples internally and stream data from the host CPU or GPU; ➂ Waveforms can be output in single-shot, repeated, and multiple replay modes, and can be synchronized using the company’s Star-Hub module.

➀ Asus shares official die shots of the Core Ultra 9 285K; ➁ Intel's Arrow Lake architecture and 3D Foveros packaging technology; ➂ Detailed breakdown of each tile's layout and functionality

➀ Imec spin-off Brailsports is developing a platform for optimizing athlete training volumes and schedules based on data analysis; ➁ The platform uses AI models to estimate individual athlete fitness and fatigue, improving performance and reducing injury risk; ➂ The platform is currently operational at cycling team Lotto Dstny, with positive results.

➀ Marvell demonstrated a functional PCIe Gen7 SerDes running at 128GT/s using a 3nm process node at the OCP Summit 2024. The SerDes is a key component for next-generation PCIe connections. ➁ The demonstration included a Tektronix box to validate PCIe Gen7 operation at the high speed. ➂ The industry is moving towards PAM4 for these connections to support new PCIe generations.

➀ Intel Z890 LGA1851 motherboards are now available for pre-order on Newegg; ➁ Prices range from $189 to $799; ➂ Models from ASRock, Gigabyte, and MSI are included.

➀ The research investigates the effects of adding TiC nanoparticles to aluminum alloy 7075, aiming to enhance casting performance and improve fluidity and surface quality; ➁ TiC nanoparticles were introduced in two concentrations, and their impact on fluidity and microstructure was analyzed; ➂ The results showed a significant improvement in fluidity and surface quality, with finer grain sizes and smoother surfaces.

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 discontinuation of PCIe Gen3 M.2 SSDs is a sign of the industry's shift towards faster and larger capacity drives. ➁ The focus has shifted to Gen4 and Gen5 drives, with Gen3 drives becoming harder to find. ➂ The transition reflects the rapid pace of technological advancement in the storage industry.