SpaceX is developing the Kessel AI server rack
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- 36Kr · AISpaceX is developing the Kessel AI chip rack to reduce reliance on NVIDIA
SpaceX is developing the Kessel AI chip rack, using a passive PCB middle board to replace the NVLink cable box, retaining 72 GPU modules, 18 computing trays, and 9 switching trays, planning to procure chip modules directly from NVIDIA and purchase the remaining components independently to bypass NVIDIA's L6 computing board and enhance supplier selection and procurement autonomy.
- ITHome · AISpaceX explores 'de-Nvidia hóa' for its server rack layers: Kessel custom AI server rack plan retains Nvidia chips but more auxiliary hardware is self-purchased
SpaceX is developing a custom AI server rack named Kessel, planning to retain NVIDIA chips but source more supporting hardware itself. It will buy chip packages directly from NVIDIA and procure the rest of the components without going through NVIDIA's L6 compute board cards.
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