MSI has unveiled a cutting-edge server lineup powered by Intel Xeon 6 processors and MGX architecture, tailored for AI and HPC. Highlights include the CG480-S5063 AI server, featuring NVIDIA H200 NVL GPUs and DDR5 DIMM slots.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is revolutionizing high performance computing and AI infrastructure with its enhanced portfolio. The launch of HPE Cray Supercomputing EX solutions and tailored systems for large language model training and natural language processing highlights the growing role of HPC in AI.
VDURA’s advancements in data infrastructure have enhanced its platform for AI and high-performance computing. Featuring a modern microservices-based architecture and innovative tools like VeLO and VPOD, VDURA leads in managing complex environments across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid systems.
Nokia, the renowned network equipment manufacturer, recently joined the Ultra Ethernet Consortium (UEC). Anchored by the Linux Foundation, the UEC fortifies Ethernet technologies to satisfy the escalating requirements of AI and high-performance computing. With members such as AMD, Cisco, and Microsoft, the consortium seeks to equip Ethernet with more advanced networking functions, while maintaining its simplicity and affordability.
Viavi Solutions has unveiled the ONE-1600, designed to support the emerging 1.6 terabit per second ecosystem. Leveraging 224G SERDES technology, this latest addition to the ONE LabPro platform addresses the growing bandwidth demands driven by AI, machine learning, and high-performance computing.
LiquidStack has launched the CDU-1MW, a Coolant Distribution Unit built for direct-to-chip (DTC) liquid cooling in data centers. With a robust 1,350kW cooling capacity, the CDU-1MW is tailored for high-performance computing, AI, and large-scale language models. This innovative unit ensures energy efficiency, operational cost reduction, and seamless integration with diverse cooling systems.
Dell Technologies and AMD introduced the Dell PowerEdge XE9680 Server with the AMD Instinct MI300X Accelerator and ROCm 6 software. Tailored for machine learning, deep learning, and generative AI, this server promises enhanced performance in data centers, particularly benefiting the 5G transition and network edge computing.
In a strategic move, Intel has partnered with private equity firm DigitalBridge to introduce Articul8, a new company set to bring enterprise-grade generative AI technology to the market. Articul8 aims to provide corporate customers with a secure and vertically-optimized genAI software platform, designed to run seamlessly on Intel hardware, including Xeon processors and Gaudi AI accelerators.
The Linux Foundation-led Ultra Ethernet Consortium brings AMD, Arista, Broadcom, and others together to refine ethernet architecture, addressing the escalating network requirements of AI and high-performance computing. Pledging to enhance ethernet performance, the alliance will leverage ethernet’s adaptability, ensuring scalability and cost-effectiveness for diverse workloads. Aiming for a holistic tune-up rather than a complete overhaul, consortium endeavours will encompass detailed protocols, signaling mechanisms, and software solutions.
