Astera Labs introduced the industry's first smart cable module to overcome the 400/800G Ethernet connection bottleneck in the data center

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The new Taurus Smart Cable Modules™ provide support for a cost-effective copper-based smart cable ecosystem of up to 100G/Lane Ethernet in switch-to-switch and switch-to-server interconnections

Santa Clara, California, November 15, 2021--(BUSINESS WIRE)--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Astera Labs, a pioneer in smart system connectivity solutions, today announced the launch of the new Taurus Smart Cable Module™ ( Taurus SCM™) product portfolio to overcome data center switch-to-switch and switch-to-server interconnection, running at speeds up to 100G/Lane for 200/400/800 GbE. Taurus SCM enables cloud system integrators and cable assembly suppliers to quickly develop and deploy cost-effective copper-based smart cables (SEC) with specially built smart functions to reliably solve coverage, signal integrity, security, Fleet management and bandwidth issues Utilization issues in hyperscale data centers.

"Our new Taurus smart cable module solution solves the emerging 50G and 100G/Lane Ethernet design challenges of hyperscale enterprises that affect range, signal integrity, physical limitations, power budget, and bandwidth utilization," Astera Said Labs CBO Sanjay Gajendra. "The Taurus modular approach enables mature cable OEMs to quickly develop multiple Ethernet solutions to adapt to different speeds, while also allowing cloud service providers to maintain a flexible interconnected supply chain, thereby reducing barriers to industry adoption. "

Taurus Smart Cable Module Product Portfolio-Main Features

Support 100G PAM4 (106.25 Gbps), 50G PAM4 (53.125 Gbps), 25G NRZ (26.5625 Gbps and 25.78125 Gbps) and other Ethernet wire speeds.

Solve the rate mismatch between NIC and switch through 50G to 100G PAM4 and 25G-NRZ to 50G-PAM4 aggregation and decomposition and gearbox function.

Supports 36-dB range extension, which can be extended by 3 meters through thin copper cables (up to 34AWG) to ensure sufficient cable length and flexibility.

Advanced fleet management functions with complete CMIS functions, safety and in-depth diagnosis.

Work with leading cable suppliers to support smart cables (SEC) in QSFP-DD and OSFP form factors.

Built for real-world cloud needs

Unlike general active cables, the Taurus smart cable module product portfolio enables cable OEMs to provide unparalleled advanced fleet management and in-depth diagnostic functions, including enhanced security options, quick commissioning tools and flexible firmware upgrades, which are essential for ensuring high reliability and The uptime of the enterprise cloud network.

"Advanced PAM-4 100G/Lane Ethernet connectivity solutions must overcome complex design challenges, such as coverage, latency, and power efficiency, while maintaining low cost per bit to accelerate the deployment of 400GbE and 800GbE in the data center ," said Alan Weckel, founder and technical analyst at the 650 Group. "Astera Labs Taurus Smart Cables™ play an important role in enabling in-rack connections based on active copper cables for the 800GbE interconnect ecosystem."

In addition, Taurus SCM is qualified as a leading cable supplier to support QSFP-DD and OSFP form factor SEC, thereby realizing a flexible smart cable supply chain, allowing any cable OEM to integrate smart Taurus functions into their 200/400/800GbE solutions In the program.

The company's breakthrough solutions portfolio now includes several complementary product lines that support the connection of modern data-centric systems based on complex heterogeneous computing architectures and composable decomposition topologies.

Please visit www.AsteraLabs.com or contact info@AsteraLabs.com to learn more about 200/400/800GbE connection solutions.​​​

The Taurus smart cable module product portfolio now provides limited sampling of the following data rates and form factors:

Taurus Smart Cable Module™: "active" "smart" 100G/Lane Ethernet connection (video)

Taurus Smart Cable Module™: Preliminary exploration of dedicated 100GbE/channel connection (VIDEO)

Taurus Smart Cable Module™ 400GbE PAM4 connection demonstration (video)

Taurus Smart Cables Modules™: Active Smart Method for 200/400/800GbE (paper)

The decomposition of data center resources drives the demand for cost-effective 400/800GbE interconnects (PAPER)

Astera Labs Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company headquartered in the heart of Silicon Valley, California. It is a leader in dedicated connection solutions for data-centric systems throughout the data center. The company's product portfolio includes system-aware semiconductor integrated circuits, circuit boards and services to enable powerful CXL, PCIe and Ethernet connections. For more information about Astera Labs, including open positions, please visit www.AsteraLabs.com.

Taurus Smart Cable Module™ and Taurus SCM™ are trademarks of Astera Labs Inc.

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