Google has introduced a new inference-focused TPU with a novel network topology called "Broadfly" during their recent Google Cloud Next conference. This design allows for scaling up to 1,152 TPUs within a single pod. The Broadfly network comprises 36 TPU Groups, each linked to an OCS layer with 32 1.6T DR4 QSFP connections. AI
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IMPACT Introduces new hardware architecture potentially improving inference performance for AI workloads.
RANK_REASON The cluster details the announcement of a new hardware product (TPU) with a novel network topology by a major tech company.