Credo Technology Unveils Next Generation 800G HiWire ZeroFlap Active Electrical Cables for AI Networks
San Jose, California – October 10, 2024 – Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd (Nasdaq: CRDO) has officially launched its innovative 800G HiWire ZeroFlap Active Electrical Cables (AECs), which promise enhanced connectivity solutions tailored specifically for artificial intelligence (AI) backend networks. Boasting an impressive 7-meter reach, these high-capacity cables leverage advancements in technology to accommodate the increasing data rates and bandwidth needs characteristic of modern data infrastructures.
The HiWire ZF AECs are designed to ensure reliable data transmission without the soft link flaps that have troubled legacy optical systems. The elimination of these flaps is critical in maintaining the integrity of the lossless Remote Direct Memory Access (RDMA) networks that underpin AI clusters, essential for training and operating AI models at scale.
The new product line is a significant upgrade from the existing HiWire AEC family, which has seen widespread deployment among leading hyperscale data centers. Each of the HiWire ZF offerings has been meticulously engineered to meet the demands of high-performance computing environments that utilize extensive GPU configurations.
Key product variants within the HiWire ZF family include:
- 800G OSFP to OSFP
- 800G OSFP to OSFP-RHS
- 800G OSFP to 2*OSFP-RHS
- 800G OSFP to 2*Q112
Ameet Suri, Credo’s Head of AEC Product, highlighted the advantages of these new cables, stating that they enhance GPU cluster reliability significantly by eliminating common disruptions associated with older optical technologies. Furthermore, the HiWire AECs provide substantial power savings—up to 14 watts per link—and can reduce costs by as much as $1,000 per GPU, a vital factor for operators managing large-scale systems.
Massine Merzouk, a Network Engineer at X, emphasized the importance of reliability in constructing supercomputers equipped with over 100,000 GPUs. "Credo’s HiWire, with its stable transport features, is crucial for building such expansive systems," he noted.
The impact of link flap incidents on AI training is considerable, with each event potentially resulting in up to 30 minutes of downtime—an expensive setback costing around $200,000. According to Alan Weckel, a founding analyst at the 650 Group, Credo’s HiWire AECs demonstrate far superior hardware reliability and have been proven to operate flawlessly without link flaps, even after billions of hours in the field.
Credo will showcase the groundbreaking HiWire ZF AECs at the upcoming Open Compute Project 2024 Summit taking place in San Jose from October 15 to 17. Attendees are encouraged to visit Credo at booth #B31 for exclusive insights into these cutting-edge connectivity solutions.
For more detailed information on Credo’s latest innovations, visit their product pages here.
About Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd
Credo is dedicated to breaking bandwidth barriers through secure, high-speed connectivity solutions that prioritize energy efficiency. Positioned at the forefront of the data infrastructure market, Credo continues to innovate with solutions optimized for optical and electrical Ethernet applications, powering the next generation of data processing technology. For further details, explore Credo’s offerings at www.credosemi.com or connect with them on LinkedIn.
