Apple might make servers again to cash in on the AI rush
Apple reportedly plans AI servers pairing M8 Ultra chips with Nvidia NVLink Fusion, targeting a 2029 debut.
According to The Information, Apple is considering re-entering the server market it left in 2011 with the Xserve retirement, betting on its ARM-based M processors amid surging AI compute demand. The servers may run two or four M8 Ultra chips and could incorporate Nvidia's NVLink Fusion interconnect, and Apple recently turned to Nvidia chips for its revamped Siri servers. A product would likely debut around 2029, and plans could still change; Mac Mini and Mac Studio popularity with AI developers has already caused shortages.
- Apple retired Xserve in 2011; AI compute demand reportedly prompted the server reboot
- Servers may run two or four M8 Ultra chips and use Nvidia NVLink Fusion
- Mac Mini and Mac Studio shortages among AI developers signaled the market opening
- Plans are rumored, unconfirmed, and could still change
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- The Information
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According to The Information, Apple is planning to get back into the server game and might just pair up with NVIDIA to make it happen. Apple retired its Xserve line in 2011 and has largely left enterprise machines to other manufacturers since.
By Terrence O’Brien · theverge.com
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