# Astera Labs introduces Orion compute-agnostic rack reference design

> Astera Labs announced the Orion rack-scale reference design, which lets system builders choose CPUs and accelerators.

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- Published: 2026-10-13T00:51:40+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-13T00:51:40+00:00
- Event / data period: 2026-10-12
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The company describes modular rack and tray options supporting up to 160 accelerators and up to 320 lanes of PCIe connectivity.

Orion is intended to let builders mix processor, GPU and memory choices without committing to one compute platform. Astera expects partner availability to begin in the first quarter of 2027.

## Data

### Scope of the announced design

Astera Labs announced the Orion rack-scale reference design, which lets system builders choose CPUs and accelerators.

Methodology: Records the maximum accelerator count Astera announced for its reference design; it is not independently verified deployed capacity.

| Product specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Accelerators per pod, maximum stated | 160 |

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## Sources

- [Astera Labs](<https://ir.asteralabs.com/news-releases/news-release-details/astera-labs-unveils-orion-compute-agnostic-rack-scale>) (Source checked: 2026-10-13; Published: 2026-10-12)

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