Supermicro to Add NVIDIA Grace CPU Superchip-Based Servers to the Industry-Leading Portfolio for HPC, Data Analytics, and Cloud Gaming Applications

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Super Micro Computer (Nasdaq: SMCI) announced the integration of the NVIDIA Grace CPU Superchip into its server portfolio, targeting AI, HPC, and data analytics applications. This collaboration aims to enhance server performance with a memory bandwidth of up to 1 TB/second and optimized energy efficiency, lowering operational costs for data centers. Initial offerings will include a 2U 2 Node system, with plans to expand the product line. The partnership is set to streamline development in modern workloads, ensuring Supermicro remains at the forefront of technological advancement in the industry.

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• Integration of NVIDIA Grace CPU Superchip enhances server capabilities for AI and HPC applications.
• 1 TB/second memory bandwidth improves application performance without speed limitations.
• Optimized for energy efficiency to reduce operational costs in data centers.

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Largest Array of NVIDIA-Certified Systems Will Leverage High-Speed Communication Capabilities Built into the NVIDIA Grace CPU Superchip

SAN JOSE, Calif., May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- COMPUTEX 2022 Virtual -- Super Micro Computer, Inc. (Nasdaq: SMCI), a global leader in enterprise computing, storage, networking, and green computing technology, will deploy the NVIDIA Grace CPU Superchip in a wide range of servers optimized for AI, HPC, data analytics, digital twins, and compute-intensive applications. As artificial intelligence (AI) technologies transcend multiple industries, Supermicro servers will use the NVIDIA Grace CPU Superchip to enable a broader range of developers and IT administrators to take advantage of this new technology. Supermicro servers will be optimized for energy efficiency, reducing operating costs, which will become the norm for all data centers. In addition, with a memory bandwidth of up to 1 TB/second, applications will not be limited by communication speeds. Initially, a limited number of servers will be available, starting with a 2U 2 Node portfolio and then followed by product line expansion.

"Supermicro is developing new server platforms incorporating the NVIDIA Grace CPU Superchip," said Charles Liang, president, and CEO of Supermicro. "Leveraging our innovative Building Block Solutions®, we plan to offer a wide range of servers optimized for specific workloads. Based on our green computing DNA, Supermicro offers the most advanced energy-efficient servers available to meet demanding data center requirements. Our first-to-market new systems can quickly address the rapidly expanding AI, HPC, and data analytics markets."

"NVIDIA has been working with Supermicro to quickly bring innovative products to market," said Paresh Kharya, senior director of accelerated computing at NVIDIA. "The release of Supermicro's servers with NVIDIA Grace CPU Superchips  will optimize a wide variety of workloads to meet the needs of modern data centers."

Supermicro's Total IT solutions are designed to deliver customers a one-stop experience for their IT needs. Supermicro tests and integrates combinations of hardware and software that ensure server or rack-level designs meet the current and future needs of IT professionals. As part of this ongoing practice, Supermicro will incorporate the NVIDIA Grace CPU Superchip in solutions that are optimized for HPC, AI, and data analytics workloads. Specifically, the NVIDIA Grace CPU Superchip interfaces with the latest PCIe Gen5 protocol, enabling optimum 400Gb/s connectivity with the NVIDIA Quantum-2 InfiniBand platform or NVIDIA Spectrum Ethernet, including NVIDIA ConnectX®-7 smart network interface cards and NVIDIA BlueField-3 DPUs, enabling secure and accelerated HPC and AI workloads.

Supermicro has collaborated with NVIDIA for many years, delivering the most advanced graphics, HPC, and AI accelerators to a wide range of users. With the new NVIDIA Grace CPU Superchip, the entire NVIDIA software stack, including NVIDIA AI Enterprise, will run seamlessly on upcoming Supermicro servers. Supermicro will also continue to support NVIDIA Omniverse Enterprise, helping to accelerate 3D design collaboration and simulation of industrial virtual worlds and digital twins.

For more information about Supermicro's latest NVIDIA-Certified Systems, please visit www.supermicro.com/ampere.

About Super Micro Computer, Inc.

Supermicro (NASDAQ: SMCI) is a global leader in Application-Optimized Total IT Solutions. Founded and operating in San Jose, California, Supermicro is committed to delivering first to market innovation for Enterprise, Cloud, AI, and 5G Telco/Edge IT Infrastructure. We are transforming into a Total IT Solutions provider with server, AI, storage, IoT, and switch systems, software, and services while delivering advanced high-volume motherboard, power, and chassis products. The products are designed and manufactured in-house (in the US, Taiwan, and the Netherlands), leveraging global operations for scale and efficiency and optimized to improve TCO and reduce environmental impact (Green Computing). The award-winning portfolio of Server Building Block Solutions® allows customers to optimize for their exact workload and application by selecting from a broad family of systems built from our flexible and reusable building blocks that support a comprehensive set of form factors, processors, memory, GPUs, storage, networking, power and cooling solutions (air-conditioned, free air cooling or liquid cooling).

Supermicro, Server Building Block Solutions, and We Keep IT Green are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Super Micro Computer, Inc.

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FAQ

What new technology is Supermicro incorporating in its servers?

Supermicro is integrating the NVIDIA Grace CPU Superchip in its servers.

When was the announcement about the Supermicro and NVIDIA collaboration made?

The announcement was made on May 24, 2022.

What is the expected impact of the NVIDIA Grace CPU Superchip on server performance?

It is expected to provide a memory bandwidth of up to 1 TB/second, enhancing performance for AI and HPC workloads.

What types of applications are the new Supermicro servers optimized for?

The new servers are optimized for AI, HPC, data analytics, and compute-intensive applications.

What is the initial product offering from Supermicro using the NVIDIA Grace CPU?

Supermicro will initially offer a 2U 2 Node server using the NVIDIA Grace CPU Superchip.