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AMD Helios, NVIDIA Vera Rubin, and PCIe Gen 6 Drive Storage Focus in Data Centers

SemiAnalysis discussed advancements in data center technology, focusing on the upcoming PCIe Gen 6 standard and its implications for storage density and performance. The conversation highlighted the importance of software-defined storage partnerships in avoiding vendor lock-in and the integration of new hardware like double-wide racks and liquid cooling solutions. Specific mentions included AMD Helios and NVIDIA Vera Rubin, underscoring a shift towards storage becoming a central component in data center infrastructure. AI

IMPACT Highlights the evolving infrastructure needs for AI, particularly in storage and cooling, driven by new hardware and standards.

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AMD Helios, NVIDIA Vera Rubin, and PCIe Gen 6 Drive Storage Focus in Data Centers

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COVERAGE [3]

  1. X — SemiAnalysis TIER_1 English(EN) · SemiAnalysis_ ·

    @dylan522p Plus the storage story nobody's watching closely enough: PCIe Gen 6 headroom, E1.S/E3.S density, KV cache offload, and software-defined storage partn

    @dylan522p Plus the storage story nobody's watching closely enough: PCIe Gen 6 headroom, E1.S/E3.S density, KV cache offload, and software-defined storage partnerships that keep customers out of traditional lock-in. Watch the full interview: (3/3) https://t.co/B6kGS3xrAN

  2. X — SemiAnalysis TIER_1 English(EN) · SemiAnalysis_ ·

    @dylan522p Some of what's inside: launch partner for AMD Helios with public customer traction, why customers aren't pushing back on non-standard double-wide rac

    @dylan522p Some of what's inside: launch partner for AMD Helios with public customer traction, why customers aren't pushing back on non-standard double-wide racks. Traditional data centers can't fit next-gen anyway. Plus a global supply chain that delivers in the US, Asia, Europe…

  3. X — SemiAnalysis TIER_1 English(EN) · SemiAnalysis_ ·

    AMD Helios. NVIDIA Vera Rubin. Double-wide racks. Liquid cooling. And why storage just became the main event. @dylan522p sat down with @Supermicro_SMCI Chief Bu

    AMD Helios. NVIDIA Vera Rubin. Double-wide racks. Liquid cooling. And why storage just became the main event. @dylan522p sat down with @Supermicro_SMCI Chief Business Officer Vik Malyala for a wide-ranging conversation. Full interview below. (1/3)🧵 https://t.co/G8nBcO9O8v