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NVIDIA Spectrum-X Sets New AI Networking Standard
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Why it matters
- →MRC enhances AI training efficiency by optimizing network traffic paths.
- →Open specification promotes industry-wide adoption and innovation.
- →Supports large-scale AI operations with improved resilience and performance.
NVIDIA has introduced the Spectrum-X Ethernet infrastructure, featuring the new Multipath Reliable Connection (MRC) protocol, which enhances AI networking capabilities. MRC improves throughput and load balancing by distributing traffic across multiple network paths, a critical feature for large-scale AI training environments. Companies like OpenAI and Microsoft are already utilizing this technology to optimize their AI operations. By releasing MRC as an open specification, NVIDIA is establishing a new standard for AI networking, emphasizing resilience and efficiency at massive scales.
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