Marvell Delivers Custom Ethernet Network Interface Controller Solution at Open Compute Project
Marvell Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: MRVL) has announced the development of FBNIC, a custom 5nm network interface controller (NIC) ASIC, in collaboration with Meta. The FBNIC board design will be contributed to the Open Compute Project (OCP) community. Key features of FBNIC include:
- Ethernet network interface support for multiple configurations
- Multi-host PCIe interface with four independent Gen5 x4 ports
- Complete firmware control for innovative customized capabilities
- Compliance with OCP NIC 3.0, Version 1.2.0 Design Specification
This custom design aims to optimize performance, increase efficiencies, and reduce the average time needed to resolve potential network and server issues. Marvell's President of Products and Technologies, Raghib Hussain, emphasized the importance of optimizing semiconductors for specific applications and cloud infrastructure architectures in large-scale data center computing.
Marvell Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: MRVL) ha annunciato lo sviluppo di FBNIC, un controller di rete (NIC) ASIC personalizzato a 5nm, in collaborazione con Meta. Il design della scheda FBNIC sarà contribuito alla comunità dell'Open Compute Project (OCP). Le principali caratteristiche di FBNIC includono:
- Supporto per interfaccia di rete Ethernet in molteplici configurazioni
- Interfaccia PCIe multi-host con quattro porte indipendenti Gen5 x4
- Controllo completo del firmware per capacità personalizzate innovative
- Conformità con le specifiche di design OCP NIC 3.0, Versione 1.2.0
Questo design personalizzato mira a ottimizzare le prestazioni, aumentare l'efficienza e ridurre il tempo medio necessario per risolvere potenziali problemi di rete e server. Raghib Hussain, Presidente dei Prodotti e Tecnologie di Marvell, ha sottolineato l'importanza di ottimizzare i semiconduttori per applicazioni specifiche e architetture di infrastruttura cloud nel computing nei data center su larga scala.
Marvell Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: MRVL) ha anunciado el desarrollo de FBNIC, un controlador de interfaz de red (NIC) ASIC personalizado de 5 nm, en colaboración con Meta. El diseño de la placa FBNIC será contribuido a la comunidad del Open Compute Project (OCP). Las características clave de FBNIC incluyen:
- Soporte para interfaz de red Ethernet en múltiples configuraciones
- Interfaz PCIe multi-host con cuatro puertos independientes Gen5 x4
- Control total de firmware para capacidades personalizadas e innovadoras
- Conformidad con las especificaciones de diseño OCP NIC 3.0, Versión 1.2.0
Este diseño personalizado tiene como objetivo optimizar el rendimiento, aumentar la eficiencia y reducir el tiempo promedio necesario para resolver posibles problemas de red y de servidor. Raghib Hussain, Presidente de Productos y Tecnologías de Marvell, enfatizó la importancia de optimizar semiconductores para aplicaciones específicas y arquitecturas de infraestructura en la nube en el cómputo de centros de datos a gran escala.
Marvell Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: MRVL)는 Meta와 협력하여 커스텀 5nm 네트워크 인터페이스 컨트롤러(NIC) ASIC인 FBNIC의 개발을 발표했습니다. FBNIC 보드 디자인은 오픈 컴퓨트 프로젝트(OCP) 커뮤니티에 기여될 것입니다. FBNIC의 주요 특징은 다음과 같습니다:
- 다양한 구성의 이더넷 네트워크 인터페이스 지원
- 네 개의 독립적인 Gen5 x4 포트를 갖춘 다중 호스트 PCIe 인터페이스
- 혁신적인 커스터마이즈드 기능을 위한 완전한 펌웨어 제어
- OCP NIC 3.0, Version 1.2.0 디자인 사양 준수
이 커스텀 디자인은 성능을 최적화하고 효율성을 높이며, 잠재적인 네트워크 및 서버 문제를 해결하는 데 필요한 평균 시간을 줄이는 것을 목표로 합니다. Marvell의 제품 및 기술 부사장인 Raghib Hussain은 대규모 데이터 센터 컴퓨팅에서 특정 애플리케이션 및 클라우드 인프라 아키텍처를 위해 반도체를 최적화하는 것의 중요성을 강조했습니다.
Marvell Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: MRVL) a annoncé le développement de FBNIC, un contrôleur d'interface réseau (NIC) ASIC personnalisé en 5 nm, en collaboration avec Meta. La conception de la carte FBNIC sera contribué à la communauté Open Compute Project (OCP). Les principales caractéristiques de FBNIC incluent:
- Support de l'interface réseau Ethernet pour plusieurs configurations
- Interface PCIe multi-hôte avec quatre ports Gen5 x4 indépendants
- Contrôle complet du firmware pour des capacités personnalisées et innovantes
- Conformité avec la spécification de conception OCP NIC 3.0, Version 1.2.0
Cette conception personnalisée vise à optimiser les performances, à augmenter l'efficacité et à réduire le temps moyen nécessaire pour résoudre les problèmes potentiels de réseau et de serveur. Raghib Hussain, Président des Produits et Technologies de Marvell, a souligné l'importance d'optimiser les semi-conducteurs pour des applications spécifiques et des architectures d'infrastructure cloud dans le cadre du calcul des centres de données à grande échelle.
Marvell Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: MRVL) hat die Entwicklung von FBNIC, einem maßgeschneiderten 5nm-Netzwerkschnittstellencontroller (NIC) ASIC, in Zusammenarbeit mit Meta angekündigt. Das Design der FBNIC-Platine wird der Open Compute Project (OCP)-Gemeinschaft zur Verfügung gestellt. Wichtige Merkmale von FBNIC sind:
- Unterstützung der Ethernet-Netzwerkschnittstelle für mehrere Konfigurationen
- Multi-Host-PCIe-Schnittstelle mit vier unabhängigen Gen5 x4-Ports
- Vollständige Firmware-Steuerung für innovative, maßgeschneiderte Funktionen
- Konformität mit der OCP NIC 3.0, Version 1.2.0 Design-Spezifikation
Dieses maßgeschneiderte Design zielt darauf ab, die Leistung zu optimieren, die Effizienz zu steigern und die durchschnittliche Zeit zur Behebung potenzieller Netzwerk- und Serverprobleme zu reduzieren. Raghib Hussain, Präsident von Marvell Products and Technologies, hob die Wichtigkeit der Optimierung von Halbleitern für spezifische Anwendungen und Cloud-Infrastrukturarchitekturen im großangelegten Rechenzentrum-Computing hervor.
- Collaboration with Meta on a custom 5nm network interface controller (NIC) ASIC
- Contribution of FBNIC board design to the Open Compute Project (OCP) community
- Customized design aimed at optimizing performance and increasing efficiencies
- Potential for reduced average time to resolve network and server issues
- None.
Insights
Marvell's collaboration with Meta on the FBNIC custom network interface controller is a significant development in data center infrastructure. This 5nm ASIC combines Marvell's semiconductor expertise with Meta's specific requirements, potentially setting a new standard for customized data center components.
Key technical advancements include:
- Support for multiple Ethernet configurations up to 4x100GE
- PCIe Gen5 interface with four independent x4 ports
- Firmware control for customized capabilities and improved issue resolution
The decision to contribute the board design to the Open Compute Project could accelerate innovation in the broader industry. This move aligns with the trend towards more specialized, application-specific hardware in large-scale computing environments.
While the immediate financial impact may be , this collaboration strengthens Marvell's position in the data center market and could lead to similar partnerships with other major tech companies, potentially driving long-term growth in their custom solutions business.
This announcement underscores Marvell's strategic positioning in the rapidly evolving data center infrastructure market. The collaboration with Meta, a major player in the tech industry, validates Marvell's technological capabilities and could enhance its reputation among other potential customers.
Key market implications include:
- Potential for increased market share in the data center NIC segment
- Enhanced competitive advantage through custom solutions expertise
- Possible expansion of similar partnerships with other tech giants
The contribution to the Open Compute Project may seem counterintuitive from a competitive standpoint, but it could actually accelerate adoption of Marvell's technologies and establish them as industry standards. This move could create a network effect, driving more business to Marvell in the long run.
Investors should view this development positively, as it demonstrates Marvell's ability to innovate and adapt to the changing needs of major customers in the data infrastructure space. While the immediate financial impact may not be substantial, the long-term strategic benefits could be significant for Marvell's growth trajectory in the data center market.
FBNIC combines a customized network controller designed by Marvell and Meta, a co-designed board, and Meta's ASIC, firmware and software. This custom design delivers innovative capabilities, optimizes performance, increases efficiencies, and reduces the average time needed to resolve potential network and server issues.
"The future of large-scale, data center computing will increasingly revolve around optimizing semiconductors and other components for specific applications and cloud infrastructure architectures," said Raghib Hussain, President of Products and Technologies at Marvell. "It's been exciting to partner with Meta on developing their custom FBNIC on our industry-leading 5nm accelerated infrastructure silicon platform. We look forward to the OCP community leveraging the board design for future innovations."
Key FBNIC Features
- Ethernet network interface support for 4x100GE, 2x100GE, 4x50GE, 2x50GE, 4x25GE and 2x25GE with SerDes support for up to 56G PAM4 per lane.
- Multi-host PCIe interface supports four independent Gen5 x4 ports.
- Complete firmware control with access to all hardware internals enabling the ability to deliver innovative customized capabilities and reduce mean time to resolve potential issues.
- Compliant with OCP NIC 3.0, Version 1.2.0 Design Specification and will be released to the OCP community.
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