Microchip expands data-center portfolio with PCIe Gen6 switch
Microchip announced a product portfolio for AI infrastructure that includes a PCIe Gen6 switch and storage-controller updates.
Event / data period: 2026-10-12
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The company’s PCIe Gen6 low-latency fanout switch scales to 64 lanes and 32 ports. The announcement also lists updates to SmartRAID 4300 and NVMe controller products.
An NVMe controller update adds CNSA 2.0 security requirements. Pricing and availability vary by product; the company directs customers to its sales team.
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Microchip announced a product portfolio for AI infrastructure that includes a PCIe Gen6 switch and storage-controller updates.
| PCIe Gen6 lanes, maximum stated | 64 |
| PCIe Gen6 ports, maximum stated | 32 |
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Records the maximum PCIe Gen6 port and lane counts in the announcement; these are manufacturer specifications.
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