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Redefining High-Performance Computing Topologies with Mid-Board Optical Transceivers
DescriptionThe ongoing disruption of generative AI, machine learning and disaggregated computing forces HPC system architects to rethink next-gen computing topologies. Traditional server, storage and networking implementations are giving way to GPU clustering, cache coherency and extended reach cabling within the rack, rack-to-rack, and across supercomputers.

Traditional copper interconnects have latency and distance limitations that limit scaling. Mid-board or on-board optical transceivers offer improved performance and form factor advantages while solving distance, latency, and bandwidth challenges.

In this presentation, Matthew Burns will detail Samtec’s growing portfolio of mid-board optical transceivers. Additionally, he will discuss a real-world CXL® over optics demonstration featuring Samtec, Rambus, and VIAVI technology making remote cache coherency a reality. Lastly, he will update the latest performance capabilities and use cases of Samtec’s Halo™ Next-Gen Optical Transceivers.