Ranovus and Drut partner on co-packaged optics for AI
By combining Drut’s photonic fabric with Ranovus’s CPO optical interconnect technology, the companies aim to address the demands for high bandwidth, low latency, and power efficiency in datacentres
Ranovus, a provider of interconnect solutions, and Drut Technologies, a company focusing on software-defined photonic solutions for datacentres, have announced a new collaboration to enable infrastructure for AI, machine learning, and high-performance computing workloads. Drut aims to deliver the system architecture and control plane to harness the benefits of an all-photonic fabric architecture for AI computing clusters.
Drut says its 2500 series enables PCIe Gen 5 servers to be directly connected to photonic fabrics with full x16 line speed of 32G per serdes. According to the companies, the integration of Ranovus's ODIN CPO optical interconnect technology further enhances this performance by addressing the critical bandwidth, density, and power consumption challenges associated with traditional high-speed electrical interconnects. The 2500 series is one of the first commercially available solutions using the CPO technology, Drut adds.
“We are thrilled to partner with Drut to bring the transformative benefits of our CPO technology to their game-changing 2500 series,” said Hojjat Salemi, chief business development officer at Ranovus. “Drut's unwavering focus on pushing the boundaries of network performance aligns perfectly with our mission to revolutionise datacentre interconnect. Together, we are empowering the next generation of AI and hyperscale infrastructure for PCIe Gen 5/Gen 6/Gen 7 and 100G and 200G ethernet connectivity.”
William R. Koss, CEO and president of Drut Technologies, commented: “Ranovus's ODIN CPO technology is a true industry disruptor. Integrating their solution into our 2500 series allows us to deliver unparalleled levels of performance and density while significantly reducing power consumption and footprint. This partnership underscores our commitment to providing leading-edge networking solutions that anticipate and exceed the evolving needs of our customers.”
This collaboration aims to address the increasing demand for higher bandwidth and lower latency in modern datacentres. As AI, machine learning, and other data-intensive applications become increasingly prevalent, the need for efficient, high-density, and scalable interconnect solutions continues to grow. Ranovus and Drut say their combined expertise offers a compelling solution to these challenges, enabling the creation of powerful and sustainable datacentre infrastructure.
