The need for high-performance GPU-accelerated servers is growing as enterprises continue to use the potential of artificial intelligence and high-performance computing (HPC). To address this need, Dell Technologies is at the forefront of providing cutting-edge infrastructure solutions. With the newly unveiled Dell PowerEdge XE9640, a server designed specifically for AI and HPC with direct liquid cooling (DLC), Dell is pushing AI acceleration and GPU density per rack to new heights.
Unleashing the Full Potential of AI with GPU Diversity
The PowerEdge XE9640’s GPU variety is one of its best qualities. The server is a flexible option for a variety of AI tasks since it supports either a 4x NVIDIA NVLink linked H100 SXM5 GPU module or a 4x Intel Xelink interconnected Intel Data Center GPU Max 1550 Open Compute Platform (OCP) Accelerator Module (OAM). The PowerEdge XE9640 uses Intel Xelink and NVIDIA NVLink technology for smooth communication between the GPUs, cooling their memory and processors to effectively handle memory-coherent tasks like large language models (LLM).
Customers are able to meet the increasing needs of generative AI, commercial simulation modeling, and ground-breaking scientific research thanks to this degree of GPU variety. For instance, the Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC) Stampede3 supercomputer may use the PowerEdge XE9640’s Intel Data Center GPU Max accelerator capabilities.
Optimizing Efficiency and Rack Space with Density
The PowerEdge XE9640 was specifically designed with density and cooling in mind, enabling effective rack space use and improved performance. This server’s 2RU profile maximizes the utilization of priceless data center space by providing dense GPU capacity per rack. The PowerEdge XE9640 offers a more effective and affordable option than customary air-cooled systems by using DLC technology.
Power and cooling are key considerations for GPU-accelerated tasks. Research into green technology efforts including alternative energy sources, superconductor research, and climate modeling is advancing thanks to AI-augmented HPC. The PowerEdge XE9640 offers a dependable and effective solution for AI-driven innovation and is well-suited to manage these demanding workloads while satisfying green data center criteria. Under even the heaviest computational loads, the PowerEdge XE9640’s direct liquid cooling technology offers optimum performance and a reduced total cost of ownership.
Changing Needs for Power per Rack
GPU acceleration greatly reduces computing power, exceeding Moore’s Law’s exponential growth prediction. Data center architecture has changed as a result of the promise of generative AI (GenAI) and increased need for GPU acceleration.
Comparing the tiny PowerEdge XE9640 to its 4RU or bigger air-cooled rivals, it is specifically designed for maximum GPU density per rack. Without losing storage or PCI Express (PCIe) configuration choices, the 2RU server profile takes into account a rising trend toward more power per rack.
Customers have the chance to maximize their power-per-rack consumption with the PowerEdge XE9640. Peak accelerated computing demand might need up to 41kW of power with nine servers per rack, using three-phase power for balanced distribution. By scalably deploying racks with 12, 18, or even 21 PowerEdge XE9640 servers, data centers may achieve power levels of around 54kW, 81kW, and 95kW, respectively. Based on unique needs, this flexibility enables data centers to optimize rack power usage.
Review of the PowerEdge XE9640 with Interior
In a recent video interview, Storage Review’s Brian Beeler paid a visit to Dell’s Round Rock headquarters to provide consumers a thorough explanation of the PowerEdge XE9640’s internals. The resultant film provides a comprehensive study of the server’s novel architecture and ultra-dense GPU acceleration capabilities.
Dell created an infographic contrasting the PowerEdge XE9640 with its air-cooled equivalent, the PowerEdge XE8640, to better highlight the benefits of the PowerEdge XE9640. This infographic emphasizes the PowerEdge XE9640’s main differences, highlighting its effective liquid cooling and high GPU density per rack.
Transforming AI Workloads with the Dell Generative AI Solution
The PowerEdge XE9640, XE8640, and XE9680 are key components of Dell GenAI’s expanding array of solutions, which are designed to change AI workloads and spur creativity. To provide smarter and quicker results, Dell’s GenAI solution combines cutting-edge technology, innovation, and the services experience of Dell Technologies. Businesses may get fresh insights, accelerate change, and increase worker productivity by using the potential of GenAI.
View Dell’s HPC and Generative AI Solutions
A revolutionary AI server with GPU variety, density, and cooling capabilities is the Dell PowerEdge XE9640. The PowerEdge XE9640 is well-suited to tackle the demands of AI workloads because to its flexible configuration choices and liquid cooling technologies. Businesses may fully use their data and spur innovation in their respective sectors by using Dell’s GenAI technology.
