Alibaba Cloud Infrastructure

Nov 13, 2024 · Industry Insights

Why GPU Scale‑Up Interconnects Need a New Protocol – Inside UALink and Alibaba’s Alink

The article analyzes the growing demand for high‑bandwidth, low‑latency GPU Scale‑Up interconnects in AI clusters, explains why existing Ethernet and RDMA solutions fall short, and examines the industry‑wide UALink alliance and Alibaba's Alink System as a new open‑ecosystem solution.