HPC Wire: Interconnects

Mellanox Creates Ethernet to InfiniBand Interconnect for HP Servers

Mon, 21 May 2012 09:49:12 EDT

Mellanox has announced the creation of an Ethernet to InfiniBand interconnect. The product is set to be used in HP ProLiant Gen 8 Servers.

NVIDIA’s Bill Dally Talks 3D Chips and More at GTC

Robert Gelber — Wed, 16 May 2012 19:06:40 EDT

Chief scientist discusses memory stacks, interconnects, and US technology leadership.

Podcast: The Zettaflops Dilemma; Emulex, Myricom Takes Aim at InfiniBand

Fri, 11 May 2012 15:01:20 EDT

Chris Willard and Michael discuss Thomas Sterling prediction that conventional HPC will probably reach the end of the line in the exascale era. Plus Emulex and Myricom team up for a high performance networking play.

Hot Interconnects Event Warms Up for Summer Meeting

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:09:42 EDT

This August, the IEEE is hosting its annual symposium on high-performance interconnects, known as Hot Interconnects. Now in its 20th year, the event focuses on the latest developments in the field with a special emphasis on how the technology is advancing in the realm of supercomputing and large-scale datacenters. The event covers both chip-to-chip interconnects as well as networking fabrics that bind whole systems and datacenters together.

Podcast: Cray and Intel Make $140M Interconnect; An Interview with CEO Peter Ungaro

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 17:57:25 EDT

Addison and Michael talk with Cray CEO Peter Ungaro about the impending sale of his company's interconnect hardware technology to Intel.

Intel Makes a Deal for Cray's Interconnect Assets

Michael Feldman — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 22:29:01 EDT

Supercomputer maker Cray is methodically and inevitably shifting its technology focus from hardware to software. Another step in that direction played itself out this week in the company's sale of its highly treasured supercomputing interconnect technology. On Tuesday evening, Cray and Intel announced that they signed a "definitive agreement" that would send the interconnect program and expertise to the x86 chipmaker.

Some Thoughts on Intel’s Acquisition of Cray's Interconnect Technology

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:46:08 EDT

At first glance, the announced acquisition of Cray’s interconnect technology by Intel comes as a surprise to the HPC community, simply because Cray still stands for innovation, and with this deal they are selling one of their last proprietary assets. At second glance, however, you find a couple of good reasons, from the perspective of both parties, which makes it a win-win situation, at least in the short-term.

Cray to Sell Interconnect Hardware, IP to Intel

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 16:58:12 EDT

Cray has announced that it will sell its interconnect hardware and related intellectual property to Intel. The sale is valued at $140 million.