Enabling the 448G Era: System Architecture and Standards for Next-Gen AI Networks
This white paper addresses the need for next-generation Ethernet solutions in data centers driven by AI and ML workloads.
Key points include:
- Shift to 448G signaling for scale-up and scale-out AI clusters.
- Evolving system architectures to support advanced workloads.
- Standardization efforts, including IEEE P802.3 Ethernet for AI and OIF CEI-448G.
- Timing strategies for effective deployment.
- Considerations for electrical vs. optical connectivity.
- Role of co-packaged optics in performance enhancement.
- Infrastructure requirements for 448G-ready AI networks.