At FMS 2023, we noticed a brand new CXL 2.0 change idea from FADU. For individuals who have no idea FADU, the corporate provides SSDs to various massive hyper-scale prospects. CXL 2.0 is the primary Compute Categorical Hyperlink revision the place we get switching, so we’re beginning to see various these options. For example, we not too long ago confirmed the XConn XC50256 CXL 2.0 Change Chip Linked and Working at FMS 2023 so we wished to cowl this one as effectively. We additionally noticed the corporate’s new PCIe Gen5 NVMe SSDs on the present.
FADU CXL 2.0 Change at FMS 2023
Right here is the CXL 2.0 change demo operating at FMS 2023. We had been instructed this was a FPGA change.
Here’s a fast have a look at the field which seems to be like a FPGA platform with DIMMs on both aspect.
Right here is one other shot of the cardboard with an adapter for an exterior community hyperlink.
Hopefully, on the subsequent FMS we are going to get to see an ASIC-based resolution.
FADU PCIe Gen5 NVMe SSDs at FMS 2023
Past the CXL 2.0 change, the corporate additionally confirmed off its PCIe Gen5 NVMe SSDs and controllers.
The FC5161 storage platform is designed to cowl various standard type elements together with E1.S, U.2/U.3 and E3.S.
Listed below are various the drives. We are able to see E1.S is in 9.5mm, 15mm, and 25mm sizes.
As for specs, it is a PCIe Gen5 x4 drive that may assist twin port (x2 x2) performance and may scale as much as 32TB.
Right here is one other view of the drives.
Here’s a close-up of the FADU E1.S PCIe Gen5 NVMe SSD.
Here’s a close-up of the E3.S additionally with SK hynix NAND and Micron DRAM.
The U.2/ U.3 platform seems to be very comparable when it comes to NAND, DRAM, and controller placement.
This was not the flashiest presentation, however these are necessary SSDs.
Last Phrases
Lots of our readers haven’t heard of FADU. Nonetheless, we wished to indicate of us the brand new NVMe SSDs since they’re typically utilized in hyper-scale knowledge facilities. Whereas new PCIe Gen5 NVMe SSDs are attention-grabbing, maybe essentially the most impactful tech will likely be a CXL 2.0 change as that may be a new class of machine. We actually need to see the ASIC model operating since that’s going to be a aggressive new area within the business permitting reminiscence pooling beginning in 2024.
