Western Digital Enterprise SSDs Certified to Support NVIDIA GB200 NVL72 System for Compute-Intensive AI Environments
Western Digital Corp. (NASDAQ: WDC) announced that its PCIe® Gen5 DC SN861 E.1S enterprise-class NVMe™ SSDs have been certified to support the NVIDIA® GB200 NVL72 rack-scale system. This certification addresses the growing needs of the AI market for high-speed accelerated computing combined with low latency in compute-intensive environments.
The DC SN861 SSD is designed to support AI model training, interface & prompting, and AI inference engine stages of Western Digital's AI Data Cycle framework. It offers up to 16TB capacity, delivering up to 3x random read performance increase over the previous generation with ultra-low latency for LLM training, inferencing, and AI service deployment. The SSD also provides a low power profile, reducing overall TCO.
Western Digital Corp. (NASDAQ: WDC) ha annunciato che i suoi SSD NVMe™ di classe enterprise PCIe® Gen5 DC SN861 E.1S sono stati certificati per supportare il sistema rack-scale NVIDIA® GB200 NVL72. Questa certificazione risponde alle crescenti esigenze del mercato dell'AI per il calcolo accelerato ad alta velocità combinato con una bassa latenza in ambienti che richiedono elevate prestazioni computazionali.
Il DC SN861 SSD è progettato per supportare le fasi di formazione dei modelli AI, interfaccia e prompting, e motore di inferenza AI all'interno del framework AI Data Cycle di Western Digital. Offre una capacità fino a 16TB, offrendo un aumento delle prestazioni di lettura casuale fino a 3 volte rispetto alla generazione precedente con latenza ultra bassa per la formazione LLM, inferenza e distribuzione di servizi AI. L'SSD fornisce anche un basso profilo di consumo energetico, riducendo il costo totale di proprietà (TCO).
Western Digital Corp. (NASDAQ: WDC) anunció que sus SSD NVMe™ de clase empresarial PCIe® Gen5 DC SN861 E.1S han sido certificados para soportar el sistema rack-scale NVIDIA® GB200 NVL72. Esta certificación responde a las crecientes necesidades del mercado de la IA para la computación acelerada de alta velocidad combinada con baja latencia en entornos exigentes de computación.
El SSD DC SN861 está diseñado para soportar las etapas de entrenamiento de modelos de IA, interfaz y prompting, y el motor de inferencia de IA dentro del marco AI Data Cycle de Western Digital. Ofrece una capacidad de hasta 16TB, proporcionando un incremento de rendimiento de lectura aleatoria de hasta 3 veces en comparación con la generación anterior, con una latencia ultra baja para el entrenamiento LLM, inferencia y despliegue de servicios de IA. El SSD también ofrece un bajo perfil de potencia, reduciendo el costo total de propiedad (TCO).
웨스턴 디지털(Western Digital Corp.)(NASDAQ: WDC)은 자사의 PCIe® Gen5 DC SN861 E.1S 엔터프라이즈급 NVMe™ SSD가 NVIDIA® GB200 NVL72 랙 스케일 시스템을 지원하도록 인증되었다고 발표했습니다. 이 인증은 계산 집약적인 환경에서 낮은 지연 시간과 결합된 고속 가속 컴퓨팅에 대한 AI 시장의 증가하는 요구를 해결합니다.
DC SN861 SSD는 웨스턴 디지털의 AI 데이터 사이클 프레임워크 내에서 AI 모델 훈련, 인터페이스 및 프롬프트, AI 추론 엔진 단계를 지원하도록 설계되었습니다. 최대 16TB 용량을 제공하며, 이전 세대에 비해 무작위 읽기 성능이 최대 3배 향상되며, LLM 훈련, 추론 및 AI 서비스 배포를 위한 초저지연을 제공합니다. 또한 SSD는 낮은 전력 프로필을 제공하여 전체 TCO를 감소시킵니다.
Western Digital Corp. (NASDAQ: WDC) a annoncé que ses SSD NVMe™ de classe entreprise PCIe® Gen5 DC SN861 E.1S ont été certifiés pour prendre en charge le système rack-scale NVIDIA® GB200 NVL72. Cette certification répond aux besoins croissants du marché de l'IA pour des calculs accélérés à haute vitesse combinés à une faible latence dans des environnements de calcul intensif.
Le SSD DC SN861 est conçu pour soutenir les étapes de formation de modèles IA, d'interface et de prompt, ainsi que le moteur d'inférence IA au sein du cadre AI Data Cycle de Western Digital. Il offre une capacité allant jusqu'à 16 To, fournissant une augmentation des performances de lecture aléatoire jusqu'à 3x par rapport à la génération précédente avec une latence ultra-faible pour la formation LLM, l'inférence et le déploiement de services d'IA. Le SSD offre également un profil de faible consommation d'énergie, réduisant le coût total de possession (TCO).
Western Digital Corp. (NASDAQ: WDC) gab bekannt, dass seine PCIe® Gen5 DC SN861 E.1S Enterprise-SSDs zertifiziert wurden, um das NVIDIA® GB200 NVL72 Rack-Scale-System zu unterstützen. Diese Zertifizierung spricht die wachsenden Bedürfnisse des KI-Marktes nach hochgeschwindigkeitsbeschleunigtem Computing bei gleichzeitig geringer Latenz in rechenintensiven Umgebungen an.
Die DC SN861 SSD wurde entwickelt, um die Phasen des AI-Modelltrainings, der Schnittstelle und des Promptings sowie des KI-Inferenz-Engines innerhalb des AI Data Cycle-Frameworks von Western Digital zu unterstützen. Sie bietet eine Kapazität von bis zu 16 TB und liefert bis zu 3-mal höhere zufällige Leseleistung im Vergleich zur vorherigen Generation mit extrem geringer Latenz für das LLM-Training, die Inferenz und die Bereitstellung von KI-Diensten. Darüber hinaus bietet die SSD ein geringes Energieprofil, was die Gesamtkosten (TCO) senkt.
- Certification to support NVIDIA GB200 NVL72 rack-scale system
- Up to 3x random read performance increase over previous generation
- Up to 16TB capacity for enterprise-class PCIe Gen 5.0 solution
- Low power profile delivering higher IOPS/Watt, reducing TCO
- Designed to support key stages of AI Data Cycle framework
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Western Digital's certification of its PCIe Gen5 DC SN861 E.1S SSDs for the NVIDIA GB200 NVL72 system is a significant development in the AI storage landscape. This collaboration addresses the critical need for high-performance, low-latency storage in compute-intensive AI environments. The DC SN861 offers up to 16TB capacity and delivers a
The SSD's compatibility with NVIDIA's system provides a streamlined solution for data centers, potentially accelerating AI infrastructure deployment. With features like NVMe 2.0 and OCP 2.0 support, along with options for 1 and 3 DWPD (Drive Writes Per Day), Western Digital is positioning itself as a key player in the evolving AI storage market. This move could strengthen WDC's competitive edge in the enterprise SSD segment, particularly as demand for AI-optimized storage solutions continues to grow.
The certification of Western Digital's SSDs for NVIDIA's GB200 NVL72 system is a strategic move in the rapidly evolving AI infrastructure market. This collaboration addresses the growing demand for high-performance storage solutions tailored to AI workloads. Western Digital's six-stage AI Data Cycle framework demonstrates a comprehensive approach to AI storage optimization, potentially giving them an edge in guiding customers through complex AI infrastructure decisions.
The DC SN861's focus on power efficiency, with higher IOPS/Watt, is particularly noteworthy as data centers increasingly prioritize energy efficiency to manage costs and environmental impact. This could be a key differentiator for Western Digital in the competitive enterprise SSD market. The emphasis on scalability and efficiency aligns well with the current trends in AI development, where the ability to quickly process and analyze massive datasets is important for staying competitive.
The rapid rise of AI, ML, and large language models (LLMs) is creating a challenge for companies with two opposing forces. Data generation and consumption are accelerating, while organizations face pressure to quickly derive value from this data. Performance, scalability, and efficiency are essential for AI technology stacks as storage demands rise. Certified to be compatible with the GB200 NVL72 system, Western Digital’s enterprise SSD addresses the growing needs of the AI market for high-speed accelerated computing combined with low latency to serve compute-intensive AI environments.
The NVIDIA GB200 NVL72 system helps meet the diverse accelerated computing needs of the world’s data centers and provides manufacturers with a reference architecture to quickly and cost-effectively build more than 100 system design configurations while maintaining consistency in design and performance.
“Storage has become an increasingly significant and dynamic component of the AI technology stack,” said Rob Soderbery, EVP and GM, Flash Business, Western Digital. “With Western Digital's DC SN861 E.1S enterprise SSD certified to support NVIDIA GB200 NVL72, customers can take the guesswork out of the design process and achieve faster time to market for a wide range of accelerated computing applications.”
“Data storage systems need enough capacity and performance to support the computational loads and speeds required for large, sophisticated AI models,” said Mark Taylor, Sr. Data Center Product Manager at NVIDIA. “Tested and verified to support the NVIDIA GB200 NVL72 system, Western Digital’s four- and eight-terabyte DC SN861 SSDs offer customers a high-performance, enterprise-class storage solution for accelerated computing applications.”
In June, Western Digital introduced a six-stage AI Data Cycle framework that defines the optimal storage mix for AI workloads at scale. This framework helps customers plan and develop advanced storage infrastructures to maximize their AI investments, improve efficiency, and reduce the total cost of ownership (TCO) of their AI workflows. Western Digital offers a comprehensive storage technology portfolio tailored to support every stage of the AI Data Cycle.
The DC SN861 SSD is designed to support the AI model training, interface & prompting and AI inference engine stages of the AI data cycle. Western Digital’s first enterprise-class PCIe Gen 5.0 solution offers industry-leading random read performance and power efficiency for AI workloads. With capacities up to 16TB*, it delivers up to a 3x random read performance increase over the previous generation with ultra-low latency and incredible responsiveness for LLM training, inferencing and AI service deployment. In addition, the low power profile delivers higher IOPS/Watt, reducing overall TCO. The increased PCIe Gen5 bandwidth helps address the growing needs of the AI market for high-speed accelerated computing combined with low latency to serve compute-intensive AI environments. Built for mission-critical workloads, the DC SN861 provides a rich feature set, including NVMe® 2.0 and OCP 2.0 support, 1 and 3 DWPD, and a 5-year limited warranty**.
About Western Digital
Western Digital is on a mission to unlock the potential of data by harnessing the possibility to use it. With Flash and HDD franchises, underpinned by advancements in memory technologies, we create breakthrough innovations and powerful data storage solutions that enable the world to actualize its aspirations. Core to our values, we recognize the urgency to combat climate change and have committed to ambitious carbon reduction goals approved by the Science Based Targets initiative. Learn more about Western Digital and the Western Digital®, SanDisk® and WD® brands at www.westerndigital.com.
* One terabyte (TB) is equal to one trillion bytes. Actual user capacity may vary depending on the operating environment.
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