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Compal Unveils Innovative Solutions at OCP Global Summit

At the 2025 OCP Global Summit held in San Jose, California, Compal Electronics made waves with its introduction of the SGX30-2 high-performance AI server. Amidst the backdrop of an increasingly AI-driven world, global data centers are facing monumental challenges, including heightened computational demands and stricter energy efficiency standards. Compal's showcase provided insights into their vision for the future of data centers, highlighting an end-to-end suite of solutions designed to enhance performance across compute, memory, and cooling.

The SGX30-2: A Game Changer in AI Server Technology

The centerpiece of Compal's presentation, the SGX30-2, is built on the advanced NVIDIA HGX B300 platform. This powerful system leverages the NVIDIA Blackwell architecture and accommodates eight NVIDIA Blackwell Ultra GPUs that are interconnected using fifth-generation NVIDIA NVLink technology. Furthermore, it is equipped with dual Intel® Xeon® 6 processors tailored for intensive AI model training, inference, and high-performance computing (HPC) operations.

In terms of core performance, the NVIDIA Blackwell Ultra GPUs stand out by offering a staggering 2.1 TB of HBM3e memory and 1.8 TB/s bandwidth between the GPUs, delivering an exceptional total interconnect bandwidth of 14.4 TB/s. Such specifications enable low-latency, high-speed access to extensive datasets, paving the way for businesses to conduct high-throughput training and efficient inference computation on a single hardware platform. The SGX30-2 server allows organizations to significantly shorten their AI model development and deployment timelines, translating to faster innovation cycles and greater competitive advantage.

Addressing Memory Bottlenecks

Also featured in Compal's presentation were cutting-edge technologies like CXL (Compute Express Link) and RDMA (Remote Direct Memory Access). These innovations cater to the increasing memory demands observed during complex operations such as large language model training and other HPC requirements. The CXL.mem protocol allows servers within a single rack to pool resources effectively, thus enabling CPUs and GPUs to manage larger datasets without the limitations imposed by HBM, enhancing memory efficiency through cache-coherent methods.

The integration of intelligent DMA (Direct Memory Access) offload capabilities and advanced data-path designs transform NVMe (Non-Volatile Memory Express) storage systems into memory-like extensions, culminating in faster data access without escalating CPU workloads. Further extending beyond individual racks, RDMA facilitates the movement of data across clusters and even global data centers using InfiniBand or RoCE (RDMA over Converged Ethernet). This empowers large-scale memory disaggregation, creating a more unified and resource-efficient infrastructure from current PCIe systems towards a future that embraces GPU direct storage and CXL-enabled architectures.

Towards a Sustainable Future

Compal's comprehensive display not only emphasizes technological advancements but also delineates a viable pathway from existing infrastructure to the future of data centers. Alan Chang, Vice President of the Infrastructure Solutions Business Group at Compal, stated, "With this showcase, we confirm our position as a true system integrator—playing the role of a long-lasting strategic partner in the digital transformation journeys of our clients."

About Compal Electronics

Founded in 1984, Compal Electronics has made a name as a leading manufacturer within the notebook and smart device sectors, known for its innovative product designs that have won countless international honors. In 2025, Compal ranked among Taiwan's top seven manufacturers according to CommonWealth Magazine, maintaining its status on the Forbes Global 2000 list. With a focus on diversification, the company has also ventured into burgeoning fields such as cloud servers, automotive electronics, and smart medical devices, leveraging its integrated capabilities in hardware and software R&D to provide relevant solutions across various industries. For more information, visit Compal's official website.