Innodisk CXL Add-in Card for Scalable Edge AI Memory Expansion

[Cengiz Özemli]

## New CXL Add-in Card from Innodisk for Scalable Edge AI Memory Expansion

Innodisk has introduced its CXL 2.0 Type 3 add-in card with PCIe Gen 5 support, solidifying its leadership in industrial-grade memory solutions. The new card enables flexible expansion of DDR5 memory, specifically designed to overcome latency and space constraints in edge and micro data center environments.

This CXL-based add-in card developed by Innodisk was designed in response to increasing memory demands and considering the limited scalability of existing motherboards. By utilizing the common PCIe interface, it offers fast memory access without occupying system DIMM slots, providing greater flexibility in memory usage.

### Technical Specifications

• PCIe Gen 5 x8 interface with an additional 32 GB/s bandwidth
• Flexible memory expansion up to 256GB with two RDIMM sockets (128GB x2)
• Compact design in HHHL form factor
• Compatible with DDR5 RDIMM/RDIMM VLP modules
• CXL 2.0 Type 3 support for low latency and reduced system complexity
• Memory pooling across multiple hosts and a structure suitable for dynamic workloads
• Compatibility with various chassis configurations via FHHL mounting bracket

The card delivers high performance, especially in latency-critical edge applications such as 5G networks, high-frequency trading, and smart medical imaging. By preserving the system's local DIMM slots and providing additional bandwidth, it is optimized for bandwidth-intensive applications like AI inference and edge processing.

Innodisk positions this solution, offered with flexible configuration options, as a cost-effective edge memory expansion solution by eliminating the need for expensive motherboard redesigns. The product is scheduled for release in the first quarter of 2026.

Innodisk's new CXL add-in card demonstrates its commitment to innovative memory solutions that support the advancement of edge AI applications.