HighPoint's adapter enables GPUDirect storage — up to 64 GB/s from drive to GPU, bypassing the CPU

HighPoint has unveiled the Rocket 7638D PCIe 5.0 switch card, facilitating GPUDirect connection between AI GPUs and NVMe storage devices, bypassing the CPU for speeds of up to 64 GB/s. This technology enhances AI training and inference workloads with compatible software. The adapter supports up to 16 NVMe drives, offering configurations with up to 2PB of high-performance storage. The Broadcom PEX 89048 switch chip in the adapter is independent and compatible with both Arm and x86 platforms, simplifying integration with major operating systems. HighPoint's Rocket 7638D also includes features for health monitoring and troubleshooting, catering to multi-node or hyperscale installations.