| MXL PHOTONIC COOLING |

Early Access Program

MXL microchip radiating heat
MXL microchip radiating heat

| MXL PHOTONIC COOLING |

Early Access Program

MXL microchip radiating heat

MXL Labs has a 3-phase Early Access Program (EAP) where select strategic customers will be engaged for pre-licensing opportunities. Our EAP offers exclusive, limited access to the MXL-Gen1 photonic cooling technology for select data centers, chip vendors and system integrators.

MXL Labs EAP Participants will gain (1) early insights through pre-release performance data, (2) hands-on opportunities for design optimization, and (3) a first-mover advantage in testing on real hardware and server integration. Click HERE to schedule a meeting.

Exclusive, 3-Phase Program

Pre-License Pilot Phase | Dec 2024

Evaluation Demo Phase | July 2025

Integration Pre-Order Phase | Jan 2026

Pre-License Pilot Phase

The Pre-License phase is the initial step of Maxwell Labs’ Early Access Program,
designed as an exclusive pilot to evaluate the applicability of MXL’s photonic cooling
technology across various use cases. It provides select customers access to exclusive pre-ordering and system integration capacity at Maxwell Labs before General Availability (GA).

Begins December 2024

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.

Key Elements

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)

 

Evaluation Demo Phase

The Solution Evaluation phase advances each participant’s access to Maxwell Labs’ technology through live testing on actual hardware. 

Begins July 2025

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.

Key Elements

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

 

Integration Pre-Order Phase

The Solution Integration phase represents the full-scale integration of Maxwell Labs’ photonic cooling technology into customer-defined hardware environments. This phase allows participants to work closely with Maxwell Labs’ engineering team to configure, test, and deploy a complete photonic cooling system solution across device, server, and rack levels. 

Begins January 2026

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.

Key Elements

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

Our 3-Phase Early Access Program

EAP 01: Pre-License Pilot Phase

Strategic customer engagements

Customer defined hardware

Power, performance and temperature modeling

Priority pre-order

Begins December 2024

 

EAP 02: Evaluation Demo Phase

Limited access to MXL-GEN1 demo system

Pre-release performance data

Access to design optimization

First to test on real hardware

First to server integration

Begins July 2025

 

EAP 03: Integration Pre-Order Phase

Server-scale integration

Customer defined target hardware across power, performance and temperature modeling

Server architecture specification

Rack solution integration

Begins January 2026

 

MXL Labs Early Access Program

EAP 01: Pre-License Pilot Phase

Strategic customer engagements

Customer defined hardware

Power, performance and temperature modeling

Priority pre-order

Begins December 2024

 

EAP 02: Evaluation Demo Phase

Limited access to MXL-GEN1 demo system

Pre-release performance data

Access to design optimization

First to test on real hardware

First to server integration

Begins July 2025

 

EAP 03: Integration Pre-Order Phase

Server-scale integration

Customer defined target hardware across power, performance and temperature modeling

Server architecture specification

Rack solution integration

Begins January 2026

 

EAP Participation Inquiry

If you’re interested in learning more about the MXL Labs Early Access Program, please fill out the form below, which will prompt you to schedule a confidential meeting with us. We look forward to hearing from you.

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