Rambus Inc. has introduced the R+ DDR4 server memory chipset—RB26 —for RDIMMs and LRDIMMs, which will deliver superior performance and capacity for both the enterprise and data center server markets. The first in a family of R+ chips, the RB26 is an enhanced, JEDEC-compliant memory module chipset designed to accelerate data-intensive applications, including real-time analytics, virtualization and in-memory computing, with increased speed, reliability and power-efficiency.
According to the International Data Corporation’s (IDC) 2015 Worldwide DRAM Demand and Supply 1Q15–4Q16 and 2015–2019 analysis, the average DRAM capacity per server is projected to more than double in the next three years with penetration of DDR4 in the server market reaching 100% by 2019.
“The introduction of this chipset is a natural progression in high-speed memory interface design that enables us to deliver maximum value to the industry,” says Dr. Ron Black, president and CEO of Rambus in a press release. “Expanding our offer beyond IP into chips with standards-based offerings that feature leading-edge performance and advanced functionality amplifies our growth strategy and furthers our engagement with the market.”
“Data centers and enterprise markets are under increased pressure to implement enhanced memory architectures that meet the capacity and bandwidth requirements to handle large amounts of complex data,” says Patrick Moorhead, president of Moor Insights & Strategy.
RB26 is currently sampling to key potential customers and critical ecosystem partners. This chipset includes a roadmap with value-added features to support further improvements to system performance and reliability.
The RB26 DDR4 RDIMM and LRDIMM chipset includes a DDR4 register clock driver (RCD) and data buffer (DB), which is fully compliant with the latest DDR4 RCD and DB specifications at 2666 Mbps with built-in support for future data rates. The chipset integrates advanced I/O programmability and power management techniques that allow for broad compatibility and increased efficiency in critical server infrastructures and has advanced debugging tools.
The RB26 is currently sampling to key potential customers and critical ecosystem partners.
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