Join the demonstration with Samsung and MemVerge to accelerate
next-generation computing
SANTA
CLARA, Calif., Aug. 6, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- MSI, a leading global server provider, is
showcasing its new CXL (Compute Express Link)-based server platform
powered by 4th Gen AMD EPYC™
processors at The Future of Memory and Storage 2024, at the Samsung
booth (#407) and Memverge booth (#1251) in the Santa Clara Convention Center from
August 6-8. The CXL memory expansion
server is designed to enhance In-Memory Database, Electronic Design
Automation (EDA), and High Performance Computing (HPC) application
performance.
"By adopting innovative CXL technology to expand memory capacity
and bandwidth, MSI's CXL memory expansion server integrates
cutting-edge technology from AMD EPYC processors, CXL memory
devices, and advanced management software," said Danny Hsu, General Manager of Enterprise
Platform Solutions. "In collaboration with key players in the CXL
ecosystem, including AMD, Samsung, and MemVerge, MSI and its
partners are driving CXL technology to meet the demands of
high-performance data center computing."
New CXL Memory Expansion Server Redefines High-Performance
Computing
CXL Memory Expansion is a cutting-edge technology designed to
enhance both the bandwidth and capacity of system memory in modern
computing environments. The CXL 2.0 standard introduces a
high-performance memory access mechanism that allows expansion
devices to directly interface with the CPU's memory hierarchy,
treating the additional memory modules as if they were part of the
system's native memory. By connecting CXL Memory Expansion devices
to the system, organizations can scale up their memory resources
efficiently, achieving both greater memory capacity and improved
data throughput for high-performance computing tasks.
The newly announced MSI S2301 server is ready for select 5th Gen
AMD EPYC CPUs and significantly boosts application performance
through its support for CXL 2.0 Memory Expansion. By integrating
CXL 2.0 over PCIe 5.0 x8 links in an E3.S-2T form factor, the S2301
server allows users to seamlessly add CXL-compliant memory
expansion devices, effectively extending the server's memory
resources beyond the limitations of traditional DRAM
configurations. This capability enhances application performance in
several ways: it increases the total amount of accessible system
memory, high-performance computing tasks, and it improves memory
bandwidth through direct, coherent access between the CPU and the
additional memory modules. The high-speed CXL 2.0 interface enables
rapid data transfer and low-latency communication between the
server's core components and the expansion memory, ensuring that
applications can handle larger datasets and more simultaneous
processes without performance bottlenecks.
CXL Innovative Ecosystem
Samsung's introduction of the 256GB CXL memory modules based on
CXL 2.0 is expected to accelerate the commercialization of
next-generation memory solutions.
"Samsung welcomes the collaboration with MSI and AMD that will
create a robust ecosystem for the CXL market and optimize the
performance of our CXL 2.0 256GB CMM-D. The new CXL DRAM solution
is expected to handle various workloads in MSI's S2301 system,"
said Jangseok Choi, vice president of the Memory New Business
Planning Team at Samsung Electronics. "Samsung, MSI and AMD look
forward to the momentum in innovation enabled through
next-generation enterprise servers and data centers."
Memory Machine X software from MemVerge optimizes the cost and
performance of AI and other memory-intensive workloads by
intelligently managing tiers of memory. The software tells you if
adding CXL memory is appropriate for your application environment
and uses bandwidth or latency QoS policies to automatically place
your data in the right memory tier for optimum performance.
According to Charles Fan, CEO and
Co-founder of MemVerge, "The availability of servers with qualified
CXL peripherals and software is a breakthrough for the industry. It
marks the beginning of the industry's ability to satisfy pent-up
demand from IT organizations ready to evaluate the added memory
capacity and bandwidth expected from CXL."
The joint demonstration showcases the next-generation CXL
interface, which allows for significant expansion of both total
system memory capacity and bandwidth via the addition of CXL Memory
Expansion devices. With its expandable bandwidth and capacity when
used with main DRAM, the technology's advancement is expected to
significantly impact the next-generation computing market.
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