In this phase, EAP partners receive a performance model and simulation customized to their specified hardware, and gain access to prioritized pre-orders.

This collaboration provides participants with an exclusive opportunity to explore the transformative benefits of integrated photonic cooling technology, unlocking new levels of efficiency and performance.

By working together, we ensure our product roadmap meets, and is informed by your needs, enabling us to deliver solutions that align seamlessly with industry demands while providing you with a competitive edge in harnessing next-generation cooling technology.

1. Participant Selection

• 3-4 customers from distinct, non-competing segments (server OEMs/ODMs, Hyperscalers, Chip Manufacturers)

2. Exclusivity and Priority

• Participants retain first-mover and exclusive partner rights with Maxwell Labs (MXL) throughout their program engagement
• Performance Model: MXL-developed simulation tools predict participants’ hardware response to an integrated photonic cooling solution
• First access: Access to real-world demonstration of photonic cooling
  solution in pre-configured server environment
• Priority Pre-Orders: Access to Priority Pre-Orders as the program
  progresses

3. Engagement Scope

• Duration: 3-6 months
• Cost: Disclosed during initial meeting
• Availability: Limited to 1 customer per segment (segment-specific exclusivity among EAP partners)

4. Technical Process

• Customer-selected hardware for MXL technology evaluation
• Performance simulation and detailed analysis provided by MXL

5. Decision Period

• Performance review period is provided for customer to decide to continue or exit EAP

6. Marketing Collaboration

• Joint press and marketing initiatives for program visibility throughout the entire EAP program (mutually agreed upon)

In the Evaluation Demo Phase, EAP partners gain exclusive access to a demonstration of photonic cooling technology operating on real hardware.

This phase provides a hands-on opportunity to evaluate our technology’s capabilities in an EAP partner’s preferred environment, offering valuable insights into its performance and potential integration benefits. The demonstration system is composed of a pre-configured server environment, equipped with a PCIe-based GPU, integrated pump beam laser module, optical routing, and pre-installed photonic cold plate.

Building on this foundation, the next phase — Integration Pre-Order — will take the technology to the next level by implementing it directly on the customer’s hardware, paving the way for seamless deployment and operational success.

1. Exclusive Access

• Early evaluation of MXL photonic cooling technology on actual hardware

2. Engagement Scope

• Duration: 3 months
• Cost: To be determined at a future date
• Availability: ~20 demo systems, prioritized for Pre-License participants

3. Support & Feedback

• Dedicated technical support for EAP partners only
• Customer feedback integrated into final product design

4. Next Phase

• Participants who complete this phase can enter the EAP Solution Integration Program and benefit from additional pre-order options

In the Integration Pre-Order Phase, participants collaborate with Maxwell Labs through extensive modeling and a phased integration process, helping to shape the final product offering while securing an early-adopter position.

This phase ensures our technology’s compatibility and performance in the EAP partner’s real-world application, providing participants with a tailored solution that meets their specific needs. By engaging early, partners gain exclusive access to the next generation of our photonic cooling advancements, positioning themselves at the forefront of innovation and securing a competitive edge in their industry.

At the conclusion of this phase, EAP partners will have the opportunity to place priority pre-orders, ensuring exclusive access to a fully-integrated photonic cooling solution at launch.

1. Exclusive Access

• Fully-integrated MXL photonic cooling solution for customer-selected hardware
• Form-factor co-design on server and rack level infrastructure
• Access to energy-recovery system and design integration
• EAP Partner Pre-Orders will retain priority over all other pre-orders

2. Engagement Scope

• Duration: 18 months
• Cost: To be finalized based on customer needs
• Availability: Only available to EAP partners prior to General Availability

3. Support & Feedback

• Dedicated technical and integration support for EAP partners only
• Customer feedback integrated into final product design

4. Three-Phase Solution Integration Program

• Device-level form-factor
• Server-level design & integration
• Rack-level design & integration

5. Next Phase

• Energy-recovery System Design & Integration Program