SAN JOSE, California, February 20, 2024 — Supermicro, Inc., a comprehensive IT Solution Manufacturer specializing in AI, Cloud, Storage, and 5G/Edge technologies, is broadening its range of AI solutions to empower customers to utilize AI capabilities effectively in edge environments like public spaces, retail stores, and industrial infrastructure.
Supermicro’s Edge AI Solutions
The utilization of Supermicro’s application-optimized servers integrated with NVIDIA GPUs simplifies the fine-tuning of pre-trained models and facilitates the deployment of AI inference solutions at the edge where data originates, thereby enhancing response times and decision-making processes.
Charles Liang, the President and CEO of Supermicro, highlighted, “Supermicro offers the most extensive array of Edge AI solutions, designed to accommodate pre-trained models tailored for diverse edge environments. The Supermicro Hyper-E server, powered by dual 5th Gen Intel Xeon processors, can accommodate up to three NVIDIA H100 Tensor Core GPUs, delivering unparalleled performance for Edge AI. With a capacity of up to 8TB memory in these servers, we are extending data center AI processing capabilities to edge locations. Supermicro remains at the forefront of providing optimized solutions to empower enterprises in gaining a competitive edge by processing AI data at their edge locations.”
For further information on Supermicro Edge AI Solutions, please visit www.supermicro.com/edge-ai.
These advancements in server technology eliminate the need to transmit data back to the cloud for processing, streamlining the process and enabling users to leverage pre-trained large language models (LLMs) optimized for performance, accessible with NVIDIA AI Enterprise, at their edge locations for precise, real-time decision-making proximal to the data source.
Kevin Connors, Vice President of Partner Alliances at NVIDIA, emphasized, “Businesses across various sectors such as healthcare, retail, manufacturing, and automotive are increasingly exploring the potential of AI at the edge. The new Supermicro NVIDIA-Certified Systems, powered by the NVIDIA AI platform, are engineered to deliver top-tier accelerated computing infrastructure along with NVIDIA AI Enterprise software to support edge AI workloads effectively.”
For instance, the Supermicro SYS-221HE, known as the Hyper-E server, is specifically optimized for edge training and inferencing, supporting dual socket CPUs in a compact, front I/O system. This system can house up to 3 double-width NVIDIA Tensor Core GPUs, including models like the NVIDIA H100, A10, L40S, A40, and A2 GPUs. These GPUs empower the Supermicro Hyper-E server with robust computing power to process AI workloads in edge environments where data is collected, analyzed, and stored. The server offers both front and rear servicing options, allowing for versatile deployment in various settings. Partners like Eviden are leveraging the capabilities of the Supermicro Hyper-E server to develop Edge AI solutions that enhance the customer shopping experience in traditional retail settings.
Other Advanced Edge Servers by Supermicro:
- The Supermicro SYS-621C-TNR12R (CloudDC family) is a compact 2U rackmount platform tailored for Cloud Data Centers, supporting up to two double-width GPUs in a 25.5” chassis and featuring 4 to 12 SATA/SAS drive bays with optional full NVMe support.
- The Supermicro SYS-111E-FWTR, a high-density 1U edge system, equipped with a 5th Gen Intel Xeon processor and two PCIe 5.0 x16 FHFL slots, is ideal for a wide range of networking and edge applications.
- The compact Supermicro SYS-E403-13E delivers data center-level performance to the edge in a box PC form factor, housing a 5th Gen Intel Xeon processor and supporting up to three NVIDIA GPUs. Its compact design allows for deployment in confined spaces like wall-mounted cabinets or portable devices.
- The ultra short-depth SYS-211E-FRN2T, with a system depth of 300mm, is tailored to fit space-constrained environments typically found at the networking edge, featuring up to a 5th Gen Intel Xeon processor and offering AC or DC power options.
- The versatile SuperEdge system, the SYS-211SE-31D/A, is a multi-node system comprising three independent nodes, each equipped with a 5th Gen Intel Xeon processor, three PCIe 5.0 x16 slots, and up to 2TB of DDR5 memory. This 2U system boasts front I/O, a wide operating temperature range, and a compact depth, making it suitable for deployment outside traditional data center settings.
- The SYS-E300-13AD is a compact IoT server featuring a 13th Gen Intel Core processor and sized at just 265×226 mm, making it the smallest system capable of accommodating an NVIDIA GPU. This server is ideal for delivering distributed AI capabilities to the edge.
Supermicro will be showcasing its innovations at Mobile World Congress 2024 in Barcelona, Spain, at Hall 2, Booth 2D35.
About Super Micro Computer, Inc.
Supermicro (NASDAQ: SMCI) is a global frontrunner in Application-Optimized Total IT Solutions. Headquartered in San Jose, California, Supermicro is dedicated to pioneering first-to-market innovations for Enterprise, Cloud, AI, and 5G Telco/Edge IT Infrastructure. As a Total IT Solutions provider, Supermicro offers a comprehensive range of server, AI, storage, IoT, switch systems, software, and support services. Leveraging in-house design and manufacturing capabilities in the US, Taiwan, and the Netherlands, Supermicro’s expertise in motherboard, power, and chassis design facilitates next-generation innovation from cloud to edge for its worldwide clientele. The award-winning Server Building Block Solutions empower customers to optimize their workload and application requirements by selecting from a diverse family of systems built on flexible and reusable building blocks supporting various form factors, processors, memory, GPUs, storage, networking, power, and cooling solutions (including air-conditioned, free air cooling, or liquid cooling).
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