핵심 혼성신호 반도체 솔루션을 제공하는 아날로그 디지털 기업 IDT( http://ko.idt.com/ , 지사장 이상엽)는 프로드라이브 테크놀로지(Prodrive Technologies)의 마더보드에 IDT의 20Gbps RapidIO 인터커넥트 디바이스가 사용되었다고 밝혔다. 이 마더보드는 2013년 4분기에 공표된 RTA(RapidIO Trade Association)의 데이터센터 표준 규격에 기반하여 제작되었다. IDT의 RapidIO 스위치 제품은 100ns의 지연시간과 에너지 효율성, 멀티 프로세서 확장성을 구현하여 데이터센터와 슈퍼컴퓨팅 분석 애플리케이션에 혁신적인 성능을 제공한다.

IDT’s RapidIO switches and bridges, providing speeds of 20Gbps per port, are utilized as onboard and interboard interconnects for the Data Center Compute and Networking (DCCN) motherboard developed by Prodrive. Compliant with RTA standards, this motherboard is released in a 19-inch form factor featuring up to four computing daughtercards and supports a wide range of processing nodes, from x86 to ARM®, DSPs, FPGAs, and PowerPCs. OEMs, data center operators, supercomputing centers, and financial institutions can use the DCCN motherboard to develop computing systems that deliver high throughput and low latency suitable for high-performance analytics applications. The RTA plans to submit this DCCN platform to industry organizations, such as the Open Compute Project (OCP), in the first half of 2014.

"Six months ago, RTA began building infrastructure to implement the advantages of embedded systems in data center applications," said Jag Bolaria, a senior analyst at Linley Group. “We have identified a demand in the data center and supercomputing industries for high-performance analytics capable of very low latency and real-time computation. IDT and Prodrive provide a platform that enables users in this market to easily build entire systems using RapidIO and select from various processing options such as x86, ARM, DSP, FPGA, and PowerPC,” he said.

Pieter Janson, CEO of Prodrive Technologies, stated, “We completed the entire process from the initial concept definition of DCCN to the launch of a fully functional hardware product in just six months. Through close collaboration with RTA and IDT, and leveraging our expertise in RapidIO and data center design and manufacturing, we are finally able to deliver this turnkey solution that will completely change the landscape of the computing industry.”

Sean Fan, Vice President and General Manager of Interfaces and Connectivity at IDT, said, “IDT’s RapidIO, with cumulative sales of over 30 million units, is a market-proven solution that meets the demands for multi-processor scalability and P2P processing required for high-performance analytics in supercomputing and data center applications. By providing solutions together with our partners, IDT supports our end customers and industry organizations such as OCP in rapidly deploying large-scale, high-performance systems that seamlessly integrate into existing data center infrastructure.”

IDT's RapidIO switches provide 20Gbps bandwidth per link, 100ns cut-through latency, reliable fault tolerance, hot-swapping, reliable built-in transmit capabilities, and non-blocking switch performance. This enables customers to design energy-efficient systems that utilize RapidIO's strengths, such as low power consumption of 300mW per 10Gbps of data. In addition, IDT's RapidIO-to-PCIe® bridge provides connectivity to the functions of PCIe-based network interface controllers while consuming only 2W of power at speeds of 20Gbps. This enables the implementation of high-density solutions within this DCCN platform using x86-based daughter cards. RTA-compatible systems can expand up to 64K nodes between DCCN motherboards using RapidIO 20Gbps interconnects. They can also be equipped with 10Gb Ethernet capable of connecting to numerous Ethernet top-of-rack (TOR) switches.