On September 16, as reported by The Information, Apple is gearing up to reintroduce itself into the server market with an enterprise-grade server. This server will be propelled by Apple's proprietary chips and may incorporate networking gear from Nvidia, aiming to satiate the burgeoning appetite for Apple computers in the realm of artificial intelligence. Sources privy to the matter have divulged that Apple has been diligently developing this server, with an eye on catering to a diverse clientele including AI developers, enterprises, and government bodies. The product is slated to be rolled out in two iterations: a compact version will boast two of Apple's forthcoming M8 Ultra chips, whereas a more expansive version will be outfitted with four. The M-series Ultra chips, representing Apple's pinnacle of chip technology, have already graced several products, notably the Mac Studio. Furthermore, Apple has contemplated leveraging Nvidia's "NVLink Fusion" offering to facilitate seamless connectivity among the M8 chips within the server. This solution encompasses switches, chiplets, and software, all designed to amplify communication efficiency among chips in data centers. Such a strategic maneuver could potentially thaw the long-frosty relations between the two tech behemoths, Apple and Nvidia.
