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OEM PLATFORM · GEN4

OEM Infrastructure Platform.

The Datafabrix Gen4 Fabric Backplane, offered as a customisable building block for OEMs and hyperscalers who want to differentiate at the system level.

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OVERVIEW

A fabric backplane you can put your name on.

OEMs and hyperscalers building differentiated systems need building blocks — not finished products. Datafabrix offers our Gen4 Fabric Backplane under OEM co-design and licensing.

Co-engineering, form-factor customisation, firmware branding, joint qualification programs, and a supply-chain partnership — everything an OEM needs to build a differentiated system on a proven fabric.

Built on PCIe Gen4 Fabric Backplane Shipping today · OEM engagement model
OEM Infrastructure Platform.
ARCHITECTURE

Solution block diagram.

The block diagram shows the OEM Infrastructure Platform as a customisable reference design. The Datafabrix Gen4 fabric backplane is the invariant core. Around it, OEM partners select the compute module (Xeon or ARM), storage layout, network personality, and mechanical form factor. Firmware branding, DCIM integration hooks, and telemetry namespaces are configurable. The output: an OEM-branded appliance built on a proven, characterised Datafabrix core — with far less engineering risk than starting from silicon.

OEM HostCustom Gen4 FabricReference OEM ChassisCustom OEM EndpointsCustom
DEPLOYMENT TOPOLOGY

Connection diagram.

The connection diagram maps the OEM co-design programme. The OEM ships their spec, the Datafabrix engineering team produces a schematic + BOM around the Gen4 fabric core, and sample units flow back for OEM validation. Once qualified, the platform enters OEM manufacturing under their brand. Datafabrix continues to supply the fabric core, firmware updates, and DCIM integration. Use this diagram to plan the engineering-to-manufacturing handoff and long-tail firmware support commitments.

OEM System PCIe Gen4 Fabric Backplane PCIe Gen4 · OEM-branded fabric OEM Endpoint 1 OEM Endpoint 2 OEM Endpoint 3
INTERFACE DETAILS

Interfaces & connectivity.

InterfaceDetails
Fabric coreDatafabrix Gen4 backplane reference
CustomisationForm factor, connectors, firmware
BrandingOEM-branded firmware & PCB revision
SupportJoint qualification + engineering escalation
VolumeOEM contract pricing
HOW IT WORKS

Detailed description.

Not every system builder wants to consume a finished appliance. OEMs building storage arrays, hyperscalers building custom fabric designs, and platform vendors building differentiated infrastructure all want the fabric IP as a building block.

The Datafabrix OEM Infrastructure Platform is our Gen4 Fabric Backplane, offered under an OEM co-design and licensing engagement. We work with your engineering team to adapt the reference design to your chassis, your connectors, your firmware branding, and your supply chain.

Joint qualification, escalation support, sustaining engineering, and roadmap alignment come standard. This is a partnership, not a component sale.

Applications

  • Storage OEMs — Fabric behind branded storage arrays.
  • Hyperscaler custom fabric — Adapt the reference to hyperscaler chassis.
  • Platform vendors — Differentiated composable-infra products.
  • Edge appliance vendors — Compact fabric backplane for edge OEM products.
USE CASES

Where this solution shines.

Time-to-market

Ship an OEM product 12+ months faster than in-house fabric development.

Fabric IP licensing

Bring proven PCIe Gen4 fabric into a differentiated product.

Joint roadmap

Align on Gen6 Smart Backplane availability for your next platform.

SPEC HIGHLIGHTS

Technical specifications.

CategorySpecification
Fabric coreDatafabrix Gen4 Fabric Backplane
Customisation levelsFirmware · form factor · connectors · branding
Volume modelOEM contract
SupportJoint qualification + engineering
RoadmapAligned with Datafabrix Gen6 Smart Backplane
TARGET INDUSTRIES

Who deploys this solution.

Storage OEMsHyperscalersPlatform VendorsEdge OEMs
HOW TO DEPLOY · DF-S08

Deploying OEM Infrastructure Platform in your infrastructure.

Where it fits in the rack, how it connects, and what you get after installation.

OEM Infrastructure Platform — in the integration lab.
Deployment illustration · Oem Platform · DF-S08
42U Rack — customer datacenter Existing Host Servers / Compute DF-S08 · OEM Infrastructure Platform PCIe Gen4 Fabric · Hot-plug ◀── This solution ──▶ Existing Storage Existing Network Ethernet Mgmt · Datafabrix DCIM · Fleet Control
RACK-LEVEL ARCHITECTURE

Where DF-S08 sits in your rack.

White-label PCIe infrastructure platform — custom faceplate, slot count, and branding for OEM programs. The solution slots into a standard 19-inch rack alongside your existing servers, storage, and network fabric — no re-architecture required.

Target deployments: System OEMs and hyperscalers who want the platform, not the multi-year silicon program.

  • Cabling: standard PCIe host adapter → PCIe cable → DF-S08 chassis
  • Power: standard C13/C14 rack PDU, 1+1 redundant PSU option
  • Management: 10 GbE + IPMI/BMC out-of-band + Datafabrix DCIM integration
  • Cooling: fits standard rack thermal envelope, no liquid cooling required
01

Install in rack

Slide the DF-S08 chassis into a standard 19-inch rack slot. Rail kit included. Cable to your PDU and management network.

02

Connect PCIe host

Install the Datafabrix PCIe host adapter in your existing server. Connect via PCIe cable to the DF-S08 backplane uplink.

03

Populate the fabric

Insert NVMe drives, GPUs, or accelerators into hot-plug slots. Each device trains and appears as a native PCIe endpoint on the host.

04

Manage & scale

Optional: connect to Datafabrix DCIM for fleet-wide visibility. Add more chassis for horizontal scale — no host reconfiguration.

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OEM server / storage products

Direct rack integration alongside your existing production servers. Turnkey in a single deployment window.

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Hyperscale custom racks

Scale from a single chassis pilot to full-rack production with zero architectural change.

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System integrator builds

OEM-ready configuration for organizations building their own branded infrastructure products.

Ready to design a rack around it?

Engineering pilots, reference designs, and OEM co-design programs — we work with your team from concept to production.

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