The Future of AI: Inside the XE Server Beast & Gen AI Validated Designs

Welcome to the Future of AI Server Technology!

At Dell Technologies , we are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation and performance in the realm of server technology. This month, we are thrilled to introduce the latest additions to our XE series: the XE9680L and the XE9680 for Extreme AI performance! ??

These cutting-edge servers are designed to meet the most demanding needs of modern businesses, providing unparalleled power, efficiency, and scalability.

Introducing the XE9680L: The Pinnacle of Efficiency and Performance

The XE9680L is engineered to deliver exceptional performance while maintaining energy efficiency. Here’s what sets it apart:

• High-Efficiency Design: The XE9680L features a state-of-the-art cooling system and power management technologies that reduce energy consumption without compromising on performance.
• Optimized for AI and ML Workloads: With enhanced GPU support and advanced AI capabilities, the XE9680L is perfect for machine learning and artificial intelligence applications.
• Robust Security Features: Built-in security measures ensure data integrity and protection against cyber threats, making it a reliable choice for sensitive and critical operations.

英伟达 has unveiled the revolutionary Blackwell B200 AI platform, set to power real-time generative AI on trillion-parameter models with unprecedented performance:

• 208 billion transistors
• 20 petaflops of AI power from a single GPU

Its dual-die configuration ensures seamless operation, while Dell Technologies supports this leap with new rack scale solutions for large-scale data centers, offering compact and energy-efficient designs.

The PowerEdge XE family, now supporting both B100 and B200 models, addresses top-tier performance needs with advanced cooling and power efficiency, particularly in the new XE9680L with an HGX 8-way B200 GPU setup. Dell’s rack-scale architecture and integrated solutions enhance enterprise AI objectives, ensuring seamless infrastructure design and scaling for optimal AI deployment.

Experience the Power of the XE9680: Redefining Server Capabilities

The XE9680 takes server performance to a new level with its robust features:

• Unmatched Processing Power: Equipped with the latest 英特尔 processors, the XE9680 offers exceptional speed and computational power, ideal for handling complex workloads.
• Scalable Storage Solutions: The XE9680 supports extensive storage options, allowing businesses to scale their data storage needs seamlessly.
• Enhanced Connectivity: With advanced networking capabilities, the XE9680 ensures high-speed data transfer and connectivity, optimizing workflow efficiency.

The Dell PowerEdge XE9680 is a game-changer in AI hardware, boasting immense computational power in a 6U form factor.

• Two 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors, 56 cores each
• 2TB of DDR5 RAM
• Eight NVIDIA HGX H100 or A100 GPUs linked via NVLink,

... with that, it can handle the largest models and data workloads! ??

Its 4TB RAM capacity enhances AI training performance and accuracy. Dell's design also prioritizes security and manageability, featuring cryptographically signed firmware and Secure Boot.

With cutting-edge cooling and energy efficiency, the XE9680 sets a new standard for AI performance, making it a top choice for enterprises seeking to enhance their AI capabilities.

PowerScale for AI: Elevate Your AI Initiatives

In addition to our latest XE servers, Dell Technologies is proud to (re)introduce PowerScale for AI, a game-changer in data storage designed specifically to meet the demands of artificial intelligence workloads:

• AI-Optimized Performance: PowerScale for AI provides the speed and efficiency required to handle large-scale AI data processing, ensuring your AI models run seamlessly.
• Scalable Storage: Easily expand your storage capacity to accommodate growing AI datasets without compromising on performance or accessibility.
• Enhanced Data Management: With integrated AI and machine learning capabilities, PowerScale for AI simplifies data management, allowing for faster data retrieval and improved data analytics.
• Seamless Integration: PowerScale for AI is designed to work effortlessly with our XE series servers, creating a robust infrastructure that supports your AI initiatives from end to end.

Upgrades to PowerScale OneFS software accelerate AI model preparation and training, while the latest PowerScale all-flash systems, based on Dell PowerEdge servers, deliver up to 2X performance for streaming reads and writes.

The smart scale-out feature improves single-computer node performance and GPU utilization, speeding up AI training and inferencing. Dell's partnership with NVIDIA allows integration of NVIDIA DGX systems, Dell PowerScale storage, and NVIDIA networking, making Dell the first Ethernet storage validated on NVIDIA DGX SuperPOD, providing a robust infrastructure for accelerating AI and GenAI projects.

Why Choose Dell’s Latest XE Servers and PowerScale for AI?

• Reliability: Both the XE9680L, XE9680, and PowerScale for AI are built to provide consistent performance, ensuring your business operations run smoothly.
• Flexibility: Our XE series servers and PowerScale for AI are designed to adapt to a wide range of business needs, from small enterprises to large data centers.
• Support: Dell Technologies offers comprehensive support and services to help you maximize the potential of your XE servers and PowerScale for AI.

Success Story with XE Series

Hear from Northwestern Medicine which has transformed its operations with our XE series servers.

In collaboration with the Dell Technologies AI Innovation Lab and NVIDIA, the organization developed a cutting-edge GenAI solution to run multimodal large language models. This innovative setup features a cluster of four Dell PowerEdge XE9680 servers, each packed with eight NVIDIA H100 GPUs, all deployed on-premises to deliver unparalleled AI performance.

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