The core names in the data center server chain are the hidden backbone that AI actually depends on to run.
CPU layer – still central for both training and inference compute.
HBM memory – feeds GPUs with the bandwidth they actually need.
NAND storage – for datasets, checkpoints, and the model persistence layer.
Network backbone – handles high-speed switching between racks and clusters.
Data movement silicon – optimizes internal AI data center traffic.
MXL
Connectivity layer – broadband, fiber, and infrastructure bridge chips.
CRDO
Low-cost interconnect – cables and chips for linking AI servers at scale.
The important point here is simple: scaling AI isn't just about GPUs. It's the entire stack compounding together. When demand accelerates, it doesn't hit just one ticker – it impacts the whole chain.
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