#1 on the Green500 - Supermicro and Preferred Networks (PFN) Collaborate to Develop the World's Most Efficient Supercomputer
Super Micro Computer (Nasdaq: SMCI) achieved the top spot in the Green500 semi-annual ranking for energy-efficient supercomputers, in collaboration with Preferred Networks (PFN). Their MN-3 system recorded 21.11 Gigaflops of performance-per-watt, surpassing the previous record by 15%. The system supports advanced machine learning and deep learning applications and features up to 6TB of memory. PFN emphasized the efficiency of the supercomputer, showcasing its ability to perform optimally with reduced energy consumption, enhancing Supermicro's reputation in high-efficiency server technology.
- Ranked #1 in Green500 for energy efficiency.
- Achieved 21.11 Gigaflops of performance-per-watt, 15% higher than previous record.
- Supports machine learning and deep learning applications.
- Utilizes advanced technology with up to 6TB of DDR4 memory.
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SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Super Micro Computer, Inc. (Nasdaq: SMCI), a global leader in enterprise computing, storage, networking solutions and green computing technology, today announced that its collaboration with Preferred Networks achieved the #1 ranking for the Green500 semi-annual industry assessment. The MN-3 reached a record 21.11Gigaflops of performance-per-watt on a benchmark run that delivered a total performance of 1.62 Petaflops. This efficiency achievement is
"Supermicro was excited to work with PFN on this exceptional system supporting machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL) applications and energy efficiency," said Charles Liang, CEO and president of Supermicro. "The Green500 international recognition confirms that Supermicro delivers exceptional products – resource-saving, superior design, and high-reliability to the market."
PFN partnered with Supermicro to develop this customized server, which addresses a wide range of applications that require ultra-fast communications. Based in Japan, PFN strives to solve complex problems that utilize deep learning, robotics, and other advanced technologies.
"We are very pleased to have partnered with Supermicro, who worked with us very closely to build MN-3, which was recognized as the world's most energy-efficiency supercomputer," stated Yusuke Doi, VP of Computing Infrastructure at Preferred Networks. "We can deliver outstanding performance while using a fraction of the power that was previously required for such a large supercomputer."
The PFN solution is based on the Supermicro GPU server that utilizes Intel® Xeon® CPUs, and MN-Core boards developed by Preferred Networks. This advanced system offers up to 6TB of DDR4 memory, and multiple GPUs or accelerators, as well as the interconnects that enable ultra-fast communications between GPUs.
PFN Supercomputer
The PFN supercomputer can serve many users simultaneously. The initial cluster consisted of 48 servers- four interconnect nodes, and five 100GbE switches. There was a total of 2,080 CPU cores, housed in a 7U high rack-mounted unit.
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