Supermicro Breakthrough Multi-Node, Multi-GPU Platform Delivers Unrivaled Energy Efficiency and Flexibility for a New Performance Standard of Video Streaming, Cloud Gaming, and Social Networking Applications

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Super Micro Computer, Inc. (Nasdaq: SMCI) introduced a groundbreaking multi-node GPU solution aimed at enhancing energy efficiency and performance. This innovative 2U 2-node system can yield up to 10% TCO savings by sharing power and cooling resources. It features up to 64 cores and 128 PCIe 4.0 lanes per node, and is optimized for video streaming, cloud gaming, and AI applications. The design offers excellent serviceability and lower maintenance costs, addressing the needs of demanding GPU-accelerated applications.

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• Launch of a unique multi-node GPU system that enhances energy efficiency.
• Potential for up to 10% TCO savings through shared power and cooling.
• Optimized for high-demand applications like cloud gaming and AI/ML.
• Design allows for easy serviceability and maintenance cost reduction.

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SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Super Micro Computer, Inc. (Nasdaq: SMCI), a global leader in enterprise computing, storage, networking solutions, and green computing technology, released details on an innovative new multi-node GPU solution unlike any existing products in the market. This multi-node system delivers up to 10% TCO savings utilizing shared power and cooling. The new 2U 2-node energy-efficient, Resource-Saving system is designed with up to 64 cores and 128 PCIe 4.0 lanes with three double-width PCIe 4.0 GPUs or six single-width PCIe GPUs at full speed per node.

"Our new 2U 2-node multi-GPU server is the perfect platform for video streaming, high-end cloud gaming, and countless social networking applications," said Charles Liang, president, and CEO of Supermicro. "With our advanced server Building Block Solutions^® design, and resource-saving architecture, customer deployments will be the most energy-efficient systems available. Supermicro's market-leading system flexibility and cost savings will deliver uninterrupted performance. We have already experienced overwhelming market interest for this unique platform from global customers." 

Powered by AMD EPYC 7002 series and next-generation processors with 64 cores and 128 PCIe 4.0 lanes per node, the thermally efficient, streamlined airflow allows sustained top performance of this dense multi-GPU system. It is ideal for multi-instance high-end cloud gaming and many other compute-intensive data center applications. Equipped with Supermicro's advanced I/O Module (AIOM) for fast and flexible networking capabilities, the system can also process massive dataflow for demanding AI/ML applications, deep learning training, and inferencing.

The unique multi-GPU node design allows excellent serviceability, unlike existing products in the market. The two-node drawers in the 2U system can be pulled out for easy serviceability thanks to the shared power and cooling resources. This unique design and the accessibility to the GPUs lowers the cost of maintenance and upgrades for demanding GPU accelerated applications such as cloud gaming that typically require sustaining high-power usage and frequent maintenance. 

Learn more about the new system in this video.

About Super Micro Computer, Inc.

Supermicro (Nasdaq: SMCI), the leading innovator in high-performance, high-efficiency server and storage technology is a premier provider of advanced server Building Block Solutions® for Enterprise Data Center, Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence, and Edge Computing Systems worldwide. Supermicro is committed to protecting the environment through its "We Keep IT Green®" initiative and provides customers with the most energy-efficient, environmentally-friendly solutions available on the market.

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FAQ

What is the new product launched by Super Micro Computer (SMCI)?

Super Micro Computer launched a new multi-node GPU solution, the 2U 2-node system, designed for energy efficiency and high performance.

How much does Super Micro's new GPU solution save on total cost of ownership (TCO)?

The new multi-node GPU solution offers up to 10% savings on total cost of ownership (TCO) through shared power and cooling.

What applications is the new multi-node GPU solution optimized for?

It is optimized for video streaming, cloud gaming, and AI/ML applications.

What are the technical specifications of the new multi-node GPU system from SMCI?

The system features up to 64 cores and 128 PCIe 4.0 lanes per node.