SK hynix Applies CXL Optimization Solution to Linux
SK hynix has announced that key features of its Heterogeneous Memory Software Development Kit (HMSDK) are now available on Linux, the world's largest open source operating system. HMSDK is SK hynix's proprietary software for optimizing the operation of Compute Express Link (CXL), a next-generation AI memory technology. The integration with Linux marks a significant milestone for SK hynix, highlighting its competitiveness in software.
HMSDK enhances memory package's bandwidth by over 30% and improves performance by more than 12% through optimization. SK hynix is currently validating CXL 2.0 memory in 96 GB and 128 GB capacities with customers and plans to begin mass production by the end of the year. The company aims to improve its status as a total AI memory solutions provider by innovating technologies and expanding the ecosystem in this field.
SK hynix ha annunciato che le funzionalità chiave del suo Heterogeneous Memory Software Development Kit (HMSDK) sono ora disponibili su Linux, il sistema operativo open source più grande al mondo. HMSDK è il software proprietario di SK hynix per ottimizzare il funzionamento del Compute Express Link (CXL), una tecnologia di memoria AI di ultima generazione. L'integrazione con Linux rappresenta una pietra miliare significativa per SK hynix, evidenziando la sua competitività nel settore del software.
HMSDK migliora la larghezza di banda dei pacchetti di memoria di oltre 30% e aumenta le prestazioni di più del 12% grazie all'ottimizzazione. SK hynix sta attualmente validando la memoria CXL 2.0 nelle capacità di 96 GB e 128 GB con i clienti e prevede di avviare la produzione di massa entro la fine dell'anno. L'azienda mira a migliorare la sua posizione come fornitore completo di soluzioni di memoria AI innovando le tecnologie e ampliando l'ecosistema in questo campo.
SK hynix ha anunciado que las características clave de su Heterogeneous Memory Software Development Kit (HMSDK) ya están disponibles en Linux, el sistema operativo de código abierto más grande del mundo. HMSDK es el software propietario de SK hynix para optimizar el funcionamiento del Compute Express Link (CXL), una tecnología de memoria AI de próxima generación. La integración con Linux marca un hito significativo para SK hynix, destacando su competitividad en el software.
HMSDK mejora el ancho de banda de los paquetes de memoria en más de un 30% y mejora el rendimiento en más de un 12% a través de la optimización. SK hynix está validando actualmente la memoria CXL 2.0 en capacidades de 96 GB y 128 GB con clientes y planea comenzar la producción en masa para fin de año. La compañía busca mejorar su posición como proveedor total de soluciones de memoria AI innovando en tecnologías y expandiendo el ecosistema en este campo.
SK hynix는 자사의 이종 메모리 소프트웨어 개발 키트(HMSDK)의 주요 기능이 세계 최대의 오픈 소스 운영 체제인 리눅스에서 이제 사용할 수 있다고 발표했습니다. HMSDK는 차세대 AI 메모리 기술인 컴퓨트 익스프레스 링크(CXL)의 운영 최적화를 위한 SK hynix의 독점 소프트웨어입니다. 리눅스와의 통합은 SK hynix에 있어 중요한 이정표로, 소프트웨어 분야에서의 경쟁력을 강조합니다.
HMSDK는 메모리 패키지의 대역폭을 30% 이상 향상시키고 성능을 12% 이상 개선합니다. SK hynix는 현재 고객과 함께 96 GB 및 128 GB 용량의 CXL 2.0 메모리를 검증 중이며, 연말까지 대량 생산을 시작할 계획입니다. 이 회사는 이 분야에서 기술 혁신 및 생태계 확장을 통해 AI 메모리 솔루션 제공자로서의 지위를 개선하는 것을 목표로 하고 있습니다.
SK hynix a annoncé que les fonctionnalités clés de son Heterogeneous Memory Software Development Kit (HMSDK) sont désormais disponibles sur Linux, le plus grand système d'exploitation open source au monde. HMSDK est le logiciel propriétaire de SK hynix pour optimiser le fonctionnement du Compute Express Link (CXL), une technologie de mémoire AI de nouvelle génération. L'intégration avec Linux représente un jalon significatif pour SK hynix, soulignant sa compétitivité dans le secteur des logiciels.
HMSDK améliore la bande passante des paquets de mémoire de plus de 30% et améliore les performances de plus de 12% grâce à l'optimisation. SK hynix valide actuellement la mémoire CXL 2.0 dans des capacités de 96 Go et 128 Go avec des clients et prévoit de commencer la production de masse d'ici la fin de l'année. L'entreprise vise à améliorer son statut de fournisseur de solutions complètes de mémoire AI en innovant les technologies et en élargissant l'écosystème dans ce domaine.
SK hynix hat angekündigt, dass die Schlüsselfunktionen seines Heterogeneous Memory Software Development Kit (HMSDK) jetzt unter Linux, dem größten Open-Source-Betriebssystem der Welt, verfügbar sind. HMSDK ist die proprietäre Software von SK hynix zur Optimierung des Betriebs des Compute Express Link (CXL), einer nächsten Generation AI-Speichertechnologie. Die Integration mit Linux markiert einen bedeutenden Meilenstein für SK hynix und hebt dessen Wettbewerbsfähigkeit im Softwarebereich hervor.
HMSDK verbessert die Bandbreite von Speichereinheiten um über 30% und steigert die Leistung um mehr als 12% durch Optimierung. SK hynix validiert derzeit CXL 2.0-Speicher mit Kapazitäten von 96 GB und 128 GB zusammen mit Kunden und plant, bis Ende des Jahres mit der Massenproduktion zu beginnen. Das Unternehmen zielt darauf ab, seinen Status als Anbieter von Gesamtlösungen für AI-Speicher durch technologische Innovationen und die Erweiterung des Ökosystems in diesem Bereich zu verbessern.
- HMSDK now available on Linux, expanding its reach to developers worldwide
- Memory package bandwidth enhanced by over 30% without modifying existing applications
- Performance improved by more than 12% through optimization
- Validation of CXL 2.0 memory in 96 GB and 128 GB capacities underway
- Plans for mass production of CXL 2.0 memory by end of year
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- HMSDK, a proprietary memory control solution lauded for its performance, is now available on Linux, the world's largest open source operating system
- HMSDK optimizes performance between heterogeneous memories, increasing bandwidth by
30% and performance by over12% - The company will foster the ecosystem by increasing software competitiveness as well as AI memory such as HBM
1Heterogeneous Memory Software Development Kit (HMSDK): SK hynix's proprietary software development kit. It enables effective memory control, improving the performance of heterogeneous memory systems such as CXL memory. |
2Linux: An operating system developed in 1991 by Linus Torvalds that has since expanded to become the world's largest open source operating system. Most operating systems for cloud systems and supercomputers, as well as smartphones, cars, and appliances, are built on Linux. |
HMSDK is SK hynix's proprietary software for optimizing the operation of Compute Express Link (CXL)3, which is gaining attention as a next-generation AI memory technology along with High Bandwidth Memory (HBM). Having received global recognition for HMSDK's performance, SK hynix is now integrating it with Linux. This accomplishment marks a significant milestone for the company as it highlights the company's competitiveness in software, adding to the recognition for its high-performance memory hardware such as HBM.
3Compute Express Link (CXL): A next-generation interface that efficiently connects CPU, GPU, memory, and other components in high-performance computing systems to support massive, ultra-fast computation. By applying CXL to existing memory modules, the capacity can be expanded by more than 10 times. |
In the future, developers around the world working on Linux will be able to use SK hynix's technology as the industry standard for CXL memory, putting the company in an advantageous position for global collaboration on next-generation memory.
SK hynix's HMSDK enhances memory package's bandwidth by over
The semiconductor industry anticipates full commercialization of CXL in the second half of 2024, coinciding with the release of the first server CPUs featuring the "CXL 2.0" specification. In preparation for this, SK hynix is currently validating CXL 2.0 memory in 96 GB and 128 GB capacities with customers. The company plans to begin mass production by the end of the year.
"For the development and spread of AI systems such as large language models (LLMs), it is now necessary to significantly improve not only semiconductors but also the level of system applications to support them," said Youngpyo Joo, Head of Software Solution at SK hynix. "With this Linux integration and collaboration, we will strive to improve our status as a total AI memory solutions provider by innovating technologies and expanding the ecosystem in this field."
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