# (PR) Penguin Solutions Introduces CXL-Enabled DDR4 Module to Help Address Memory Shortages in AI Data Centers

> Source: <https://www.techpowerup.com/354743/penguin-solutions-introduces-cxl-enabled-ddr4-module-to-help-address-memory-shortages-in-ai-data-centers>
> Published: 2026-11-12 16:41:19+00:00

Penguin Solutions, Inc., the AI Factory Platform Company, today introduced the SMART CXL-8F2W-D4, an eight-DIMM DDR4 Compute Express Link (CXL) memory add-in card that enables organizations to adapt DDR4 memory for use in AI systems. Using DDR4 as an alternative to newer-generation DDR5 memory provides an innovative approach offering performance, sourcing, and economic benefits for the buildout of AI infrastructure.

According to TechInsights, Inc., AI data centers account for 34% of DRAM demand in 2026, a figure expected to climb to nearly 50% by 2029. This rapid growth is driving up memory costs and putting increasing pressure on infrastructure budgets. For organizations deploying new servers, whether as part of a technology refresh or a new data center buildout, the rising cost of memory presents a significant challenge, underscoring the need for more cost-effective ways to expand memory capacity.