Astera Labs Introduces New Portfolio of Fabric Switches Purpose-Built for AI Infrastructure at Cloud-Scale
Astera Labs (Nasdaq: ALAB) has introduced the Scorpio Smart Fabric Switch portfolio, designed specifically for AI workloads in cloud-scale accelerated computing platforms. The portfolio includes:
1. Scorpio P-Series for GPU-to-CPU/NIC/SSD PCIe 6 connectivity
2. Scorpio X-Series for back-end GPU clustering
These switches aim to deliver maximum system utilization, uptime, and predictable performance while offering energy efficiency, high reliability, and easy cloud-scale deployment. The Scorpio portfolio integrates with Astera Labs' COSMOS software suite, providing enhanced security and fleet management capabilities. Currently shipping in pre-production quantities, Scorpio is ready to support AI platform deployments using industry-leading GPUs.
Astera Labs (Nasdaq: ALAB) ha introdotto il portafoglio Scorpio Smart Fabric Switch, progettato specificamente per i carichi di lavoro di intelligenza artificiale nelle piattaforme di calcolo accelerato su larga scala nel cloud. Il portafoglio include:
1. Scorpio P-Series per la connettività PCIe 6 da GPU a CPU/NIC/SSD
2. Scorpio X-Series per il clustering GPU sul retro
Questi switch mirano a fornire massima utilità del sistema, tempo di attività e prestazioni prevedibili, offrendo al contempo efficienza energetica, alta affidabilità e facile distribuzione su scala cloud. Il portafoglio Scorpio si integra con la suite software COSMOS di Astera Labs, fornendo capacità avanzate di sicurezza e gestione della flotta. Attualmente in fase di spedizione in quantità di pre-produzione, Scorpio è pronto a supportare le distribuzioni di piattaforme di intelligenza artificiale utilizzando GPU leader del settore.
Astera Labs (Nasdaq: ALAB) ha presentado el portafolio Scorpio Smart Fabric Switch, diseñado específicamente para cargas de trabajo de IA en plataformas de computación acelerada a escala de nube. El portafolio incluye:
1. Scorpio P-Series para la conectividad PCIe 6 de GPU a CPU/NIC/SSD
2. Scorpio X-Series para agrupamiento de GPU en el backend
Estos switches tienen como objetivo ofrecer máxima utilización del sistema, tiempo de actividad y rendimiento predecible, mientras proporcionan eficiencia energética, alta fiabilidad y fácil implementación a escala de nube. El portafolio Scorpio se integra con la suite de software COSMOS de Astera Labs, proporcionando capacidades mejoradas de seguridad y gestión de flotas. Actualmente se está enviando en cantidades de pre-producción, Scorpio está listo para apoyar las implementaciones de plataformas de IA que utilizan GPUs de vanguardia.
Astera Labs (Nasdaq: ALAB)는 클라우드 규모의 가속 컴퓨팅 플랫폼에서 AI 워크로드를 위해 특별히 설계된 Scorpio Smart Fabric Switch 포트폴리오를 소개했습니다. 이 포트폴리오는 다음을 포함합니다:
1. Scorpio P-Series는 GPU에서 CPU/NIC/SSD PCIe 6 연결을 지원합니다.
2. Scorpio X-Series는 백엔드 GPU 클러스터링을 위한 것입니다.
이 스위치는 최대 시스템 활용도, 가동 시간 및 예측 가능한 성능을 제공하는 동시에 에너지 효율성, 높은 신뢰성 및 손쉬운 클라우드 규모 배포를 제공합니다. Scorpio 포트폴리오는 Astera Labs의 COSMOS 소프트웨어 제품군과 통합되어 강화된 보안 및 플릿 관리 기능을 제공합니다. 현재 사전 생산 수량으로 배송되고 있는 Scorpio는 업계 최고의 GPU를 사용하는 AI 플랫폼 배포를 지원할 준비가 되어 있습니다.
Astera Labs (Nasdaq: ALAB) a introduit le portefeuille Scorpio Smart Fabric Switch, conçu spécifiquement pour les charges de travail d'IA sur les plateformes de calcul accéléré à échelle cloud. Le portefeuille comprend :
1. Scorpio P-Series pour la connectivité PCIe 6 de GPU à CPU/NIC/SSD
2. Scorpio X-Series pour le clustering de GPU en arrière-plan
Ces commutateurs visent à fournir une utilisation maximale du système, un temps de disponibilité et des performances prévisibles, tout en offrant une efficacité énergétique, une haute fiabilité et un déploiement facile à l'échelle du cloud. Le portefeuille Scorpio s'intègre à la suite logicielle COSMOS d'Astera Labs, offrant des capacités de sécurité et de gestion de flotte améliorées. Actuellement expédié en quantités de pré-production, Scorpio est prêt à soutenir les déploiements de plateformes d'IA utilisant des GPU de premier plan dans l'industrie.
Astera Labs (Nasdaq: ALAB) hat das Scorpio Smart Fabric Switch Portfolio vorgestellt, das speziell für AI-Arbeitslasten in cloud-skalierbaren, beschleunigten Computerplattformen entwickelt wurde. Das Portfolio umfasst:
1. Scorpio P-Series für die PCIe 6-Konnektivität von GPU zu CPU/NIC/SSD
2. Scorpio X-Series für das GPU-Clustering im Backend
Diese Switches zielen darauf ab, maximale Systemauslastung, Betriebszeit und vorhersehbare Leistung bereitzustellen und gleichzeitig energieeffizient, hochzuverlässig und einfach in der Cloud zu implementieren. Das Scorpio-Portfolio integriert sich mit der Software-Suite COSMOS von Astera Labs, die verbesserte Sicherheits- und Flottenmanagementfunktionen bietet. Scorpio wird derzeit in Vorproduktionsmengen versendet und ist bereit, AI-Plattform-Deployments mit branchenführenden GPUs zu unterstützen.
- Introduction of Scorpio Smart Fabric Switch portfolio, including the industry's first PCIe 6 switch
- Optimized for AI dataflows to deliver maximum predictable performance per watt
- Designed for easy cloud-scale deployment and reduced time-to-market
- Integration with COSMOS software suite for enhanced security and fleet management
- Pre-production quantities already shipping for head-node PCIe 6 connectivity
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Insights
Astera Labs' new Scorpio Smart Fabric Switch portfolio represents a significant advancement in AI infrastructure connectivity. The PCIe 6 switch, a first in the industry, is specifically designed for AI workloads in cloud-scale computing. This purpose-built approach addresses key challenges in AI deployments:
- Maximizes system utilization and uptime
- Offers energy-efficient fabric solutions
- Provides predictable, secure and high-performance data flows
- Includes extensive fleet management capabilities
The portfolio's two product lines, P-Series and X-Series, cater to distinct AI infrastructure needs. Integration with Astera Labs' COSMOS software suite enhances data center observability and security. Pre-production shipping and compatibility with leading GPUs, including NVIDIA's, position Astera Labs to capitalize on the rapidly growing AI infrastructure market.
Astera Labs' Scorpio Smart Fabric Switch portfolio launch is strategically timed to capitalize on the booming AI infrastructure market. Key market implications include:
- Potential for increased market share in the specialized AI connectivity solutions segment
- Enhanced competitive positioning against traditional PCIe switch providers
- Opportunity to establish strong partnerships with major cloud and AI players
- Possible acceleration of AI infrastructure deployments, benefiting the entire ecosystem
The product's focus on energy efficiency and TCO reduction aligns with industry trends towards sustainable and cost-effective AI computing. With a
Shipping in pre-production quantities, Scorpio Smart Fabric Switches deliver maximum system utilization and uptime for scale-out PCIe 6 connectivity and scale-up GPU clustering in AI servers
The Scorpio Smart Fabric Switch portfolio features two application-specific product lines with a multi-generational roadmap:
- Scorpio P-Series for GPU-to-CPU/NIC/SSD PCIe 6 connectivity – architected to support mixed traffic head-node connectivity across a diverse ecosystem of PCIe hosts and endpoints.
- Scorpio X-Series for back-end GPU clustering – architected to deliver the highest back-end GPU-to-GPU bandwidth with platform-specific customization.
Jitendra Mohan, Chief Executive Officer, Astera Labs, said, “Hyperscalers are deploying highly specialized AI platforms at an unprecedented pace, scale, and complexity. Our new Scorpio Smart Fabric Switch portfolio delivers maximum system utilization and uptime for two specific AI use cases – scale-out PCIe connectivity with Scorpio P-Series and back-end, scale-up GPU clustering with Scorpio X-Series. Scorpio offers energy efficient fabric solutions with predictable, secure, and high-performance data flows and extensive fleet management capabilities for accelerated AI infrastructure deployments at cloud-scale.”
Patrick Moorhead, Founder, Chief Executive Officer, and Chief Analyst, Moor Insights & Strategy, said, “Hyperscalers and AI platform providers developing systems for training and inferencing workloads have traditionally used PCIe switches that were initially designed for general purpose and storage applications. These switches can be complex, consume high power, and require longer system development cycles that make them challenging for AI platforms. With its introduction of the Scorpio Smart Fabric Switch portfolio, Astera Labs is focused on the industry’s need for a more performant, efficient fabric solution that’s purpose-built to meet the specific requirements of AI training and inference workloads in the cloud.”
Scorpio Smart Fabric Switches expand Astera Labs’ Intelligent Connectivity Platform and integrates with the COnnectivity System Management and Optimization Software (COSMOS) suite to deliver a smart, customizable connectivity backbone with unprecedented data center observability, enhanced security, and extensive fleet management capabilities. Scorpio enables unmatched insights into the state and health of accelerated computing platforms to ensure maximum uptime and availability.
Scorpio Smart Fabric Switches are rigorously tested with leading PCIe hosts and endpoints in Astera Labs’ Cloud-Scale Interop Lab and in customer platforms. Scorpio is now shipping in pre-production quantities for head-node PCIe 6 connectivity and ready to propel AI platform deployments utilizing industry-leading GPUs with reliable plug-and-play interoperability, advanced diagnostics and telemetry, and comprehensive design collateral.
Brian Kelleher, Senior Vice President of GPU Engineering, NVIDIA, said, “AI infrastructure requires the right balance of interconnect performance, efficiency and capabilities to enable accelerated computing for AI workloads at scale. The new Scorpio fabric switch portfolio can support NVIDIA accelerated AI infrastructure deployments across a wide variety of AI and HPC workloads.”
Resources:
- Webpage: Scorpio Smart Fabric Switches
- Blog: Driving AI and Cloud Innovation: How Astera Labs is Expanding its Market Opportunity
- Blog: Overcome Next-Gen AI Infrastructure Challenges with Scorpio Smart Fabric Switches
- White Paper: How Your Hyperscale Data Center Can Overcome the Challenges of Next-Gen AI Infrastructure with Smart Fabric Switches
- Video: Introduction to Scorpio
- Video: Scorpio First Look Demo
- Video: Moor Insights: Scaling AI with Astera Labs’ Smart Fabric Switch Portfolio
- Video: Astera Labs’ Vision for the AI Era
Visit Astera Labs at OCP 2024, October 15-17,
Astera Labs will demonstrate its new Scorpio Smart Fabric Switch portfolio in Booth B13. Schedule to meet with Astera Labs experts and learn how its solutions enable critical connectivity for AI and cloud infrastructure.
About Astera Labs
Astera Labs is a global leader in purpose-built connectivity solutions that unlock the full potential of AI and cloud infrastructure. Our Intelligent Connectivity Platform integrates PCIe®, CXL®, and Ethernet semiconductor-based solutions and the COSMOS software suite of system management and optimization tools to deliver a software-defined architecture that is both scalable and customizable. Inspired by trusted relationships with hyperscalers and the data center ecosystem, we are an innovation leader delivering products that are flexible and interoperable. Discover how we are transforming modern data-driven applications at www.asteralabs.com.
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