Date: May 22, 2026 | Location: Beijing

On May 22, the SPC2026 Hyperscale Intelligent Computing Cluster Network Conference, hosted by the Open Data Center Committee (ODCC), was held in Beijing. Li Zhen, Vice President of Product Technology at GenstorAIge, delivered a keynote speech titled "From Chip to Rack: Signal Extension and Topology Optimization of Retimer in Super-Node Scale-up Interconnects," which drew significant attention from attending experts and industry partners.

Retimer: From "Optional" to "AI Standard"

As AI models advance toward trillions of parameters, the Scale-up interconnection of hundreds of GPUs within a super-node becomes critical for performance. Li Zhen pointed out that in the PCIe 6.0 era, the problem of signal attenuation is dramatically amplified. The Retimer has been upgraded from an "optional accessory" in the PCIe 4.0 era to a standard component in AI servers. Third-party data shows the global Retimer market has a compound annual growth rate of 43.3%, with AI data centers being the core driving force.

GenstorAIge's Three Key Technology Highlights

• Self-developed PHY with >42dB compensation capability: Industry-leading signal margin

• Ultra-low latency <5ns: Industry-best point-to-point latency

• Full compatibility with PCIe 6.0 / CXL 2.0: Covering three major scenarios: AI servers, storage servers, and CXL memory pooling

Currently, GenstorAIge's PCIe 6.0 Retimer has completed self-developed PHY tape-out verification and entered the customer sampling stage.

System-Level Capability "From Chip to Rack"

Unlike single-chip vendors, GenstorAIge possesses SSD controllers, Retimers, and integrated AI training and inference solutions, offering a full-stack capability of **"storage + connectivity + orchestration."** The deployment architecture of the Retimer in NVMe storage and CXL memory pooling scenarios showcased in the speech became a focal point for on-site technical experts.

After the speech, technical leaders from several top cloud providers and server manufacturers engaged in in-depth discussions with the GenstorAIge team, expressing strong interest in the sampling progress and adaptation plans for the domestically produced Retimer.