The demand for high-performance servers, server motherboards, and workstations has skyrocketed with the rise of online shopping, financial trading, high-resolution image editing, and AI-generated content. Enterprise companies are continuously striving for better server solutions that offer faster compute speeds, enhanced energy efficiency, and robust data protection. In line with these goals, Giga Computing, a subsidiary of GIGABYTE and a leading industry player, is proud to announce its ongoing collaboration with GRAID Technology. Together, they have developed a game-changing solution to overcome NVMe bottlenecks in storage applications: the GIGABYTE R283 series servers validated for GRAID Technology.
Revolutionizing the Storage Market with Next-Generation Servers
Traditional RAID technologies have become a limiting factor for the performance of NVMe SSDs. Recognizing this challenge, GRAID Technology has developed the SupremeRAID™ high-speed RAID card, which Giga Computing has utilized to create a comprehensive solution. The GIGABYTE R283 series servers have undergone validation and select models, including the R283-S92 (rev.AAE1), now support the SupremeRAID SR-1010 RAID card. Moving forward, Giga Computing plans to validate and incorporate this optimization across more GIGABYTE R283 and R183 servers, ensuring the highest compatibility for GRAID’s cutting-edge technologies. With the Supreme RAID SR-1010 installed, users can effortlessly activate the controllers on their NVMe SSDs, process storage and computing functions, and meet the demanding requirements of various workloads by simply installing the corresponding driver and software on their operating systems.
The GIGABYTE R283 series servers, empowered by GRAID Technology, offer numerous architecture advantages that set them apart from the competition:
1. High NVMe Performance
Achieve unparalleled performance with a single server that can effortlessly deliver 19 million 4k random read IOPS and an outstanding write performance of 22GB/s throughput. These servers redefine what is possible in terms of performance today.
2. Free Up CPU Resources
Unlike traditional software RAID, which tends to consume significant amounts of CPU resources, the SupremeRAID™ solution eliminates this concern. By optimizing the server’s design for PCIe Gen5, GIGABYTE’s R283-S92 model supports up to 24 NVMe SSDs and integrates software/hardware to provide ultra-high IOPS, ensuring exceptional computing performance while freeing up valuable CPU resources.
3. Overcoming Traditional RAID Card Bottlenecks
GIGABYTE’s PCIe Gen5 optimized server design, the R283-S92 model overcomes traditional RAID card bottlenecks. This server configuration offers seamless integration of up to 24 NVMe SSDs and delivers outstanding IOPS, catering to the demands of high-performance computing.
4. Plug and Play
The GIGABYTE R283 series servers incorporate hot-swapping hard drive slots for NVMe SSDs, which connect directly to the CPU using PCIe Gen5. This direct connection ensures optimal NVMe performance, facilitating a plug-and-play experience for users.
5. Compatible SCI Architecture
The compatibility of GIGABYTE R283 servers with the NVMe-oF protocol enables users to connect to external computing clusters, making them ideal for large-scale cloud data centers. This compatibility ensures that the servers can seamlessly integrate with existing infrastructure, meeting the needs of diverse computing environments.
6. High Scalability
The SupremeRAID™ storage technologies featured in GIGABYTE R283 servers support up to 32 NVMe SSDs. These servers are not only compatible with SATA and SAS protocols but also support NVMe-oF. This high scalability empowers users to enjoy data security, exceptional performance, and top-tier storage capabilities.
Giga Computing remains committed to collaborating with industry leaders to maximize customer satisfaction and simplify the application of demanding computing solutions. The R Series all-flash servers offered by Giga Computing, combined with the latest next-generation NVMe storage solutions, effectively meet the high throughput and data consistency requirements of various fields, including AI model training, scientific computing and inference, and big data analysis.
With the GIGABYTE R283 series servers validated for GRAID Technology, Giga Computing continues to push the boundaries of server performance, offering industry-leading solutions for enterprises. By addressing the NVMe bottlenecks in storage applications, Giga Computing’s collaboration with GRAID Technology has paved the way for the next generation of servers and NVMe controllers. These cutting-edge solutions not only redefine the standards for RAID across NVMe SSDs but also ensure faster compute speeds, enhanced energy efficiency, and more secure data protection. Experience the power of GIGABYTE R283 series servers and unlock unparalleled performance in your enterprise computing environment.
