A memory module for data intensive applications

BENGALURU, INDIA: Rambus has introduced the R+ DDR4 server memory chipset RB26, for RDIMMs and LRDIMMs, targeted at 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.

The new chipset features a DDR4 Register Clock Driver (RCD) and Data Buffer (DB) that are fully-compliant with the latest JEDEC DDR4 RCD and DB specifications at 2666 Mbps with built-in support for future data rates.

It has advanced I/O programmability and power management techniques for compatibility and increased efficiency in critical server infrastructures.

Advanced debug and serviceability features provide a robust system while delivering ease-of-integration and enhanced testability for server OEMs.

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.

According to the International Data Corporation’s (IDC) 2015 Worldwide DRAM Demand and Supply Q115–Q416 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 percent by 2019.

Ron Black, President and CEO, Rambus, said, “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,” said Patrick Moorhead, President, Moor Insights & Strategy. “Rambus’ deep expertise in advanced memory designs makes them the newcomer to watch in the server memory chipset market.”