➀ The TP-Link TX401 10Gbase-T PCIe network adapter features a Marvell AQC113-B1-C controller, supporting 10GbE/5GbE/2.5GbE speeds with PCIe Gen3 x4 interface;

➁ Testing showed standard performance with iperf3 benchmarks, achieving expected throughput for a low-power (3-5W) consumer-grade solution;

➂ Designed for compact systems like mini-PCs and NAS units, it offers cost-effective 10Gbase-T connectivity but lacks advanced offload features found in datacenter NICs.

➀ Raspberry Pi releases M.2 HAT+ Compact, a smaller variant of its existing accessory for Raspberry Pi 5;

➁ Supports 2230-format M.2 PCIe cards, enabling expanded storage or connectivity within the official case;

➂ Presented as a potential upgrade for Raspberry Pi-based home computer setups, enhancing compact system capabilities.

➀ The Solidigm D7-PS1010 is a PCIe Gen5 NVMe SSD optimized for mixed to read-intensive workloads, available in a 7.68TB 2.5″ form factor suitable for AI systems;

➁ The drive features a distinctive black casing with passive cooling fins and is part of Solidigm's Gen5 lineup, leveraging SK Hynix's parent company technology;

➂ With a 1 DWPD endurance rating, the SSD balances performance and reliability, targeting enterprise and AI applications despite lower-rated endurance compared to older high-DWPD drives.

➀ The Dell Precision 3240 Compact is a small-form-factor PC gaining popularity in the second-hand market for homelab use, featuring support for Intel Xeon CPUs and NVIDIA GPUs;

➁ It provides a low-profile PCIe slot for expandability (e.g., NICs or GPUs) and includes multiple high-speed USB ports (up to 10Gbps);

➂ The system lacks native tower orientation but offers labeled rear ports, optional vPro management, and refined cooling for a compact design.

➀ SanDisk launches WD Blue SN5100 SSD with 30% performance gains over the SN5000, leveraging Kioxia's BiCS8 QLC NAND and nCache 4.0 technology.

➁ The DRAM-less PCIe 4.0 SSD offers sequential speeds up to 7,100 MB/s read and 6,700 MB/s write, but prices are 20-36% higher than its predecessor.

➂ All models feature a five-year warranty and include Acronis True Image software for data migration, targeting both desktop and mobile users.

➀ SSSTC launched the CA8 Series, the first industrial M.2 SSD with KIOXIA's 218-layer 3D TLC NAND and PCIe Gen5 x4 interface, targeting data-intensive applications like IoT and edge AI;

➁ Enhanced features include sequential read/write speeds up to 14,000/12,000 MB/s, 3 million hours MTBF, AES-256 encryption, and operation in 0-85°C environments;

➂ Leverages BiCS FLASH Gen8 technology for 20% faster writes, 30% lower power, and NVMe 2.0 compliance to meet industrial durability and performance demands.

➀ ASRock Rack unveiled the AMPONED8-2T/BCM motherboard at FMS 2025, supporting Arm-based AmpereOne CPUs for servers;

➁ The motherboard features eight DDR5-5200 RDIMM channels, six PCIe Gen5 x16 slots, dual 10Gbase-T ports via Broadcom BCM57416, and a CEB form factor for chassis compatibility;

➂ Targets users seeking PCIe Gen5/DDR5 platforms as an upgrade path from older Ampere Altra systems.

➀ PCI-SIG announced PCIe 8.0, targeting a 2028 release, which will double the throughput compared to PCIe 7.0;

➁ A PCIe 8.0 x16 link will offer 1TB/s bandwidth, a significant leap from PCIe 5.0's 128GB/s;

➂ The rapid evolution of PCIe standards is driven by growing demands from AI and high-performance computing applications.

➀ A Reddit user showcased a fully cardboard-built gaming PC featuring fictional specs like an unreleased AMD 5800GT CPU, DDR8 RAM, and PCIe 6.0 SSD;

➁ The build mimics real PC assembly with detailed components, including a functional vacuum cleaner for cooling and RGB lighting;

➂ Despite non-functionality, the creative effort highlights enthusiast craftsmanship and humor, down to omitting thermal paste for a cardboard CPU.

➀ PCI-SIG announces PCIe 8.0 with 256 GT/s per lane, enabling 1 TB/s bi-directional bandwidth;

➁ Challenges in copper-based implementations drive exploration of optical interconnects and advanced packaging;

➂ Targeting AI servers, data centers, and HPC, with consumer adoption expected post-2030.

➀ Gigabyte removed unofficial PCIe 5.0 support for GPUs on B650 motherboards via BIOS F35, citing stability risks, with performance dips observed post-update;

➁ B650 boards lack AMD's official PCIe 5.0 validation, as it's reserved for B650E/X670E chipsets, leading to compatibility concerns;

➂ Users can revert to BIOS F34 to regain Gen5 support, while industry insiders hint at broader vendor lockouts to uphold AMD's chipset segmentation.

➀ Samsung's 9100 Pro M.2 SSD (2TB/4TB) hits record-low prices during Prime Day, with the 2TB model at $189 and 4TB at $384;

➁ The Gen5 NVMe SSD boasts 14,700/13,400 MB/s read/write speeds and 1,200 TBW endurance, suitable for video editing and high-performance workflows;

➂ While praised for power efficiency, Tom's Hardware notes its delayed Gen5 entry compared to competitors like Phison E26-controlled drives.

➀ PCIe bandwidth significantly impacts content creation performance: RTX 5090 faces up to 25% slowdown in DaVinci Resolve with PCIe 4 x4 configurations;

➁ Multi-card setups and NVMe SSD installations may force PCIe lane sharing, cutting bandwidth for professional applications;

➂ High-end GPUs like RTX 5090 are most affected, while mainstream GPUs and AI workloads show less sensitivity to PCIe limitations.

➀ A Windows user accidentally ejected their GTX 1050Ti GPU through a VM's PCIe passthrough feature, causing system failure;

➁ The mysterious "eject GPU" option appears under specific VM configurations, misleading users;

➂ The issue was resolved after an hour of VM reconfiguration and driver reinstalls.

➀ The article analyzes PCIe GPU configurations in servers for 2025, focusing on Supermicro and NVIDIA solutions tailored for enterprise AI factories, edge computing, and hybrid workloads.

➁ Key GPU models include NVIDIA H200 NVL for AI inference, RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell for graphics-AI hybrid tasks, and L40S for cost efficiency, with systems supporting up to 8x GPUs via PCIe switches.

➂ Supermicro introduces a new NVIDIA MGX platform with ConnectX-8 SuperNICs, replacing traditional PCIe switches to enhance GPU networking efficiency and reduce system complexity.

➀ The Supermicro Hyper SuperServer SYS-222HA-TN is a 2U high-performance server featuring dual Intel Xeon 6900 series CPUs and support for MCRDIMMs, designed for demanding workloads;

➁ It includes eight PCIe Gen5 NVMe bays, supporting storage capacities up to 1PB with high-density SSDs like the Solidigm D5-P5336 122.88TB;

➂ The system offers extensive expansion options, including support for four double-width GPUs, redundant power supplies, and OCP NIC 3.0 slots for flexible networking configurations.

➀ Kioxia launched CD9P Series PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSDs using TLC-based 3D flash and CBA technology to improve power efficiency, performance, and storage density with doubled SSD capacity;

➁ Performance enhancements include up to 125% random write, 30% random read, 20% sequential read, and 25% sequential write speed improvements, with power efficiency gains up to 100% in random write operations;

➂ The drives support PCIe 5.0, offer capacities up to 61.44TB (2.5-inch) and 30.72TB (E3.S form factor), and feature enterprise-grade security with CNSA 2.0 algorithm support.

➀ PCI-SIG released PCIe 7.0 specifications, delivering 128 GT/s raw bit rate and up to 512GB/s bidirectional bandwidth in x16 slots using PAM4 signaling and flit-based encoding;

➁ A new optical PCIe interconnect solution (PCIe 6.4/7.0) was introduced, enabling extended reach and multiplexing for applications like NVMe storage pools and CXL memory shelves in hyperscale AI data centers;

➂ PCIe Gen8 development is already underway, with adoption expected to accelerate in high-performance computing and AI-driven infrastructure.

➀ PCI-SIG finalized PCIe 7.0 spec with 128 GT/s per lane, doubling PCIe 6.0 speeds and enabling up to 512GB/s bidirectional bandwidth for data centers.

➁ PCIe 8.0 pathfinding began, targeting 1TB/s bidirectional bandwidth by 2030 through potential 256 GT/s per lane, though optical interconnects remain uncertain.

➂ PCIe 6.0 compliance tests delayed to 2025, while PCIe 7.0 devices are expected to launch between 2028–2029 after rigorous signal integrity challenges at 32 GHz frequencies.

➀ NVIDIA unveiled its new MGX PCIe Switch Board with ConnectX-8, designed for 8x PCIe GPU servers, marking a significant architectural shift in AI server infrastructure;

➁ The board integrates four PCIe Gen6 ConnectX-8 NICs, enabling 800Gbps networking and direct PCIe Gen6 x16 connectivity between GPU pairs, bypassing CPU limitations;

➂ This innovation allows NVIDIA to deploy PCIe Gen6 and high-speed networking capabilities independently of next-gen CPU platforms, accelerating AI factory scalability.