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Recent #server news in the semiconductor industry
➀ The HPE ProLiant DL145 Gen11 is reviewed, highlighting its features and performance as an AMD EPYC 8004 edge server;
➁ The server's design, I/O options, and expandability are discussed;
➂ The review also touches on the server's power efficiency and potential use cases.
➀ The Intel Xeon 6700P “Granite Rapids-SP” includes SKUs with a feature that splits cores into high-priority and low-priority cores;
➁ This setup has caused some rumors, but the article clarifies that there are no E-cores on Granite Rapids-SP parts;
➂ The feature allows for higher base frequencies on some cores for improved responsiveness, especially under light loads.
➀ The ASRock Rack TURIN2D16-2T is designed to handle high-end server processors with dual AMD EPYC 9005 CPUs and sixteen DDR5 slots.
➁ It features an EEB form factor, providing ample space for the large SP5 CPU sockets and PCIe connectivity.
➂ Despite its size, it offers five PCIe x16 slots, with support for Gen4 and Gen5, and also CXL 2.0, making it a powerful server platform.
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.
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.
➀ G.Skill is launching a new DDR5 R-DIMM memory with a 16-layer PCB and voltage protection; ➁ The new memory sticks are designed to meet the recently announced JEDEC specifications; ➂ The implementation of a 16-layer PCB enhances signal integrity for more reliable data transfer.
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.
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.
➀ SpacemiT introduces the VitalStone V100 with up to 64 RISC-V cores; ➁ The processor is based on OpenC910 project design and is made on a 12nm process technology; ➂ Each core achieves a SPEC CINT2006 integer score of 9, placing it on par with older processors like the Intel Xeon E5520 and AMD Opteron 6212 but with a higher core count.
➀ The article discusses the current state of server technology in 2025, including CPU core counts, networking speeds, SSD and HDD capacities, server memory, and AI-specific GPUs. It mentions the latest offerings from AMD, Intel, NVIDIA, Broadcom, and others. ➁ It highlights the trends in server technology, such as the increasing number of CPU cores, the rise of 400Gbps networking, and the growth in SSD capacities. ➂ The article also touches on the future of server technology, including the expected advancements in CPU performance, networking, and storage.
➀ The STH Weekly Newsletter provides an overview of the week's highlights, top five stories, and a preview of the upcoming content.
➁ A new Substack, Axautik Group, is launched to offer more detailed analysis and reports.
➂ The newsletter aims to keep readers updated on the latest market trends and reviews in the IT industry.
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 Taiko Audio, a Dutch high-end audio laboratory, unveils the Extreme Server, a $30,000 audio server; ➁ The server features dual Intel Xeon Scalable 10-core CPUs, passive fanless cooling, and high production standards; ➂ It includes a dedicated CPU for Windows 10 Enterprise OS and another for the Roon music management app.
➀ The Aivres KR6288 server review focuses on its NVIDIA HGX H200 8 GPU configuration; ➁ It highlights the server's design, including its cooling system and GPU accessibility; ➂ The review explores the server's capabilities for AI workloads and its performance with NVIDIA's new Hopper GPU architecture.
➀ The Supermicro SYS-222H-TN server is reviewed, highlighting its features with Intel Xeon 6700E 'Sierra Forest' processors and 30.72TB SSD storage. ➁ The server's design and expansion capabilities are discussed, including its high-airflow design and tool-less drive trays. ➂ The review mentions the server's modern rear design, redundant power supplies, and configurable risers.
➀ Iceotope’s KUL AI liquid cooled server reduces energy consumption by 40%; ➁ Optimizes GPU performance with PLC technology; ➂ Suitable for AI research labs, HPC centers, and cloud service providers.
➀ The Kaytus KR2190V3 server was showcased at SC24 and featured a unique design, different from initial impressions; ➁ The server consists of two single-socket motherboards with tight tolerances, resembling a single motherboard; ➂ The server design is innovative and stands out among standard 2U dual-socket servers.
➀ Intel celebrates the arrival of MR DIMMs, a plug and play solution for ultrafast memory with double the memory bandwidth of standard DRAM; ➁ MR DIMMs operate two DDR memory ranks in a multiplexed mode, offering high data transfer rates and low latency; ➂ Intel's Xeon 6 processors support up to 3TB of MR DIMM memory at DDR5-8800 speed, with significant latency and power consumption improvements.