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AI server demand strains chip supply, impacting general server shipments

The demand for AI servers is causing a shortage of crucial power and management chips for general-purpose servers. This shift in manufacturing capacity towards higher-margin AI components is extending lead times for essential server parts to nearly a year. Consequently, overall server shipment growth forecasts have been downgraded, impacting enterprise buyers who may not have secured orders in advance. AI

IMPACT AI server demand is straining the supply chain for essential non-AI server components, potentially delaying enterprise deployments.

RANK_REASON AI-driven demand for datacenter products is causing shortages of critical components for general-purpose servers, impacting overall industry forecasts.

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AI server demand strains chip supply, impacting general server shipments

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  1. The Register — AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Dan Robinson ·

    AI now gobbling up power and management chips for servers

    <h4>Bad news for multiple general server components as vendors switch to more lucrative gear</h4> <p>The chip shortage is spreading to power and management controller silicon, threatening server shipments as vendors prioritize capacity for higher-margin AI server products.…</p>