ASUS Unveils Next-Gen AI Infrastructure Solutions at SC24, Including NVIDIA-Powered AI POD and Taiwan's Largest Supercomputer

ASUS Presents Next-Generation Infrastructure Solutions With Advanced Cooling Portfolio at SC24

FREMONT, Calif., November 19, 2024 (Newswire.com) - ASUS today announced its next-generation infrastructure solutions at SC24, unveiling an extensive server lineup and advanced cooling solutions, all designed to propel the future of AI. The product showcase will reveal how ASUS is working with NVIDIA® and Ubitus/Ubilink to prove the immense computational power of supercomputers, using AI-powered avatar and robot demonstrations that leverage the newly inaugurated data center. It is Taiwan's largest supercomputing facility, constructed by ASUS, and is also notable for offering flexible green-energy options to customers that desire them. As a total solution provider with a proven track record in pioneering AI supercomputing, ASUS continuously drives maximized value for customers. Comprehensive AI Server Lineup for All Workloads To fuel digital transformation in enterprise through high-performance computing (HPC) and AI-driven architecture, ASUS provides a full lineup of server systems -- ready for every scenario. ASUS AI POD, a complete rack solution equipped with NVIDIA GB200 NVL72 platform, integrates GPUs, CPUs and switches in seamless, high-speed direct communication, enhancing the training of trillion-parameter LLMs and enabling real-time inference. It features the NVIDIA GB200 Grace Blackwell Superchip and fifth-generation NVIDIA NVLink technology while offering both liquid-to-air and liquid-to-liquid cooling options to maximize AI computing performance. ASUS will also be showcasing ESC8000A-E13P, an HPC server that's fully compliant with NVIDIA MGX modular architecture and able to deploy quickly at a large scale. It offers high-density GPUs for diverse applications and supports up to eight NVIDIA H200 NVL dual-slot cards of 600 watts each. ESC8000A-E13P also benefits from an optimized server configuration, with five PCIe® 5.0 slots for high-bandwidth NVIDIA ConnectX and NVIDIA BlueField SuperNICs to enhance east-west traffic and NVIDIA BlueField-3 DPUs for line-rate processing of software-defined networking, storage, and cybersecurity. For generative AI applications, ASUS also provides a range of advanced solutions, including ESC N8-E11V with the NVIDIA HGX H200 platform and ESC N8A-E13 with the latest NVIDIA Blackwell platform. These systems are designed to offer scalable performance for a diverse array of AI workloads and applications. Advanced Cooling Solutions and Services A significant portion of power consumption of the data center is dedicated to managing and dissipating heat. Effectively reducing PUE and maximizing power savings has been the mission for every data center infrastructure. ASUS partners with global cooling solution providers to offer consultant services and adaptive cooling solutions that can accommodate to diverse scenarios and demands. ASUS solutions optimize cooling efficiency from the single-cabinet ASUS AI POD with NVIDIA GB200 NVL72, through the entire data center and finally to cooling-water towers, offering the choice of either liquid-to-air with sidecar or liquid-to-liquid with in-row coolant-distribution unit (CDU) cooling solutions, effectively achieving up to 95% heat dissipation. To ensure each server performs optimally in real-world environments, ASUS not only considers the thermal design but offers essential verification and acceptance services for the complete software stack. This process includes rigorous checks of power, network, GPU cards, voltage and temperature to ensure smooth operation. Comprehensive testing resolves issues before handover, ensuring reliable data center performance under full load. ASUS and Ubilink: Building a Supercomputing Center in Taiwan With Green-Energy Options ASUS has finished the construction of a global top-tier supercomputing center in collaboration with Ubilink -- a company created by Foxlink, Ubitus and Shinfox Energy. This world-class data center is also remarkable for handing customers the freedom to choose packages that draw only on renewable energy. This groundbreaking achievement was realized in just three months, featuring an impressive performance capacity of 45.82 PFLOPS. The center will offer public cloud services, AI computing rentals and subscription-based cloud services. This achievement underscores the ASUS commitment to delivering high-performance infrastructure and innovative cooling solutions for clients worldwide. ASUS offers a comprehensive range of AI solutions from GPU servers to integrated racks and will keep working with its partners to offer advanced software platforms and customized solutions for all workloads to empower clients to stay ahead in the AI race. ASUS relentlessly drives value for customers, shaping a remarkable AI future and paving the way for next-generation infrastructure solutions. Its rigorous approach ensures that ASUS AI infrastructure solutions offer scalable adaptability, seamlessly aligning with evolving AI requirements and future-proofing infrastructure for long-term success. Availability & Pricing ASUS infrastructure solutions are available worldwide. Please contact your local ASUS representative for further information. ASUS is a global technology leader that provides the world's most innovative and intuitive devices, components, and solutions to deliver incredible experiences that enhance the lives of people everywhere. With its team of 5,000 in-house R&D experts, the company is world-renowned for continuously reimagining today's technologies. Consistently ranked as one of Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies, ASUS is also committed to sustaining an incredible future. The goal is to create a net zero enterprise that helps drive the shift towards a circular economy, with a responsible supply chain creating shared value for every one of us.

ASUS unveils its new AI POD: a complete rack of liquid-cooled NVIDIA GB200 NVL72 AI servers

TL;DR: ASUS unveiled next-gen infrastructure solutions at SC24, showcasing collaboration with NVIDIA and Ubilink to demonstrate supercomputing power using AI avatars and robots. Key highlights include the ASUS AI POD, powered by the NVIDIA GB200 NVL72 AI server platform, offering enhanced training for trillion-parameter LLMs and real-time inference. ASUS has just unveiled its next-gen infrastructure solutions at SC24, with a product showcase that shows the company is working with NVIDIA and Ubitus/Ubilink to prove the "immense computational power of supercomputers, using AI-powered avatar and robot demonstrations that leverage the newly-inaugurated data center". ASUS has revealed its new ASUS AI POD, a complete rack solution powered by the NVIDIA GB200 NVL72 AI server platform, integrating GPUs, CPUs and switches in seamless, high-speed direct communication, enhancing the training of trillion-parameter LLMs and enables real-time inference. The key points from ASUS at SC24 include: Comprehensive AI server line-up for all workloads To fuel digital transformation in enterprise through high-performance computing (HPC) and AI-driven architecture, ASUS provides a full line-up of server systems - ready for every scenario. ASUS AI POD, a complete rack solution equipped with NVIDIA GB200 NVL72 platform, integrates GPUs, CPUs and switches in seamless, high-speed direct communication, enhancing the training of trillion-parameter LLMs and enabling real-time inference. It features the NVIDIA GB200 Grace Blackwell Superchip and fifth-generation NVIDIA NVLink technology, while offering both liquid-to-air and liquid-to-liquid cooling options to maximize AI computing performance. We'll also be showcasing ESC8000A-E13P, an HPC server that's fully compliant with NVIDIA MGX modular architecture, and able to deploy quickly at a large scale. It offers high-density GPUs for diverse applications, and supports up to eight NVIDIA H200 NVL dual-slot cards of 600 watts each. ESC8000A-E13P also benefits from an optimized a server configuration, with five PCIe® 5.0 slots for high-bandwidth NVIDIA ConnectX and NVIDIA BlueField SuperNICs to enhance east-west traffic, and NVIDIA BlueField-3 DPUs for line-rate processing of software-defined networking, storage, and cybersecurity. For generative AI applications, ASUS also provides a range of advanced solutions, including ESC N8-E11V with the NVIDIA HGX H200 platform and ESC N8A-E13 with the latest NVIDIA Blackwell platform. These systems are designed to offer scalable performance for a diverse array of AI workloads and applications. Advanced cooling solutions and services A significant portion of power consumption of the data center is dedicated to managing and dissipating heat. Effectively reducing PUE and maximizing power savings has been the mission for every data center infrastructure. ASUS partners with global cooling solution providers to offer consultant services and adaptive cooling solutions that can accommodate to diverse scenarios and demands. Our solutions optimize cooling efficiency from the single-cabinet ASUS AI POD with NVIDIA GB200 NVL72, through the entire data center and finally to cooling-water towers, offering the choice of either liquid-to-air with sidecar or liquid-to-liquid with in-row coolant-distribution unit (CDU) cooling solutions, effectively achieving up to 95% heat dissipation. To ensure each server performs optimally in real-world environments, ASUS not only considers the thermal design but offers essential verification and acceptance services for the complete software stack. This process includes rigorous checks of power, network, GPU cards, voltage and temperature to ensure smooth operation. Comprehensive testing resolves issues before handover, ensuring reliable data center performance under full load. ASUS and Ubilink: Building a supercomputing center in Taiwan with green-energy options ASUS has finished the construction of a global top-tier supercomputing center in collaboration with Ubilink - a company created by Foxlink, Ubitus and Shinfox Energy. This world-class data center is also remarkable for handing customers the freedom to choose packages that draw only on renewable energy. This groundbreaking achievement was realized in just three months, featuring an impressive performance capacity of 45.82 PFLOPS. The center will offer public cloud services, AI computing rentals and subscription-based cloud services. This achievement underscores the ASUS commitment to delivering high-performance infrastructure and innovative cooling solutions for clients worldwide. ASUS offers a comprehensive range of AI solutions, from GPU servers to integrated racks and will keep working with our partners to offer advanced software platforms and customized solutions for all workloads to empower clients to stay ahead in the AI race. ASUS relentlessly drives value for customers, shaping a remarkable AI future and paving the way for next-generation infrastructure solutions. Our rigorous approach ensures that ASUS AI infrastructure solutions offer scalable adaptability, seamlessly aligning with evolving AI requirements and future-proofing infrastructure for long-term success.

ASUS Presents All-New Storage-Server Solutions to Unleash AI Potential at SC24

Partnering With Intel and AMD to Showcase Complete Server Offerings FREMONT, Calif., November 19, 2024 (Newswire.com) - ASUS today announced its groundbreaking next-generation infrastructure solutions at SC24, featuring a comprehensive lineup powered by AMD and Intel®, as well as liquid-cooling solutions designed to accelerate the future of AI. By continuously pushing the limits of innovation, ASUS simplifies the complexities of AI and high-performance computing (HPC) through adaptive server solutions paired with expert cooling and software-development services, tailored for the exascale era and beyond. As a total-solution provider with a distinguished history in pioneering AI supercomputing, ASUS is committed to delivering exceptional value to its customers. Comprehensive Lineup for AI and HPC Success To fuel enterprise digital transformation through HPC and AI-driven architecture, ASUS provides a full lineup of server systems that are powered by AMD and Intel. Startups, research institutions, large enterprises or government organizations all could find the adaptive solutions to unlock value and accelerate business agility from the big data. For generative AI applications, ASUS presents ESC A8A-E12U featuring AMD EPYC™ 9005 processors and Instinct™ MI325X accelerators, and ESC I8-E11 supporting Intel Gaudi® 3 accelerators. These systems are designed to offer scalable performance for a diverse array of AI workloads and applications. Engineered for HPC applications, ASUS RS920Q-E12 and RS720Q-E12 leverage Intel Xeon® 6 processors to provide the density and performance needed to elevate HPC workloads. Responding to the surging demand of AI training and inference, ASUS ESC I8-E11, powered by 5th Gen Intel Xeon processors, accommodates eight Intel Gaudi 3 AI OCP Accelerator Module (OAM) mezzanine cards, and integrates 24 industry-standard RoCE 200GbE RDMA NICs on every Intel Gaudi 3 accelerator. Unleash Data Potential With ASUS Storage Servers Amid the rapid expansion of AI, HPC and storage needs, traditional storage architectures struggle to keep pace, often limited by fixed interfaces and inability to expand in real-time. In collaboration with Weka and other storage partners, ASUS transcends traditional hardware limitations with a phased approach and software-defined architecture, delivering a unified storage system with adaptable performance and scalable capacity for evolving needs. Software-defined storage (SDS) solutions offer unparalleled flexibility, encompassing file, object and block storage, along with all-flash, tiering and backup capabilities to address a wide range of storage requirements The latest ASUS RS501A-E12-RS12U, for example, is designed to excel in the demanding world of AI computing -- no matter for computing or as an SDS storage solution. It offers the speed, efficiency, and scalability needed to support the most demanding AI workloads, making it a valuable asset for any organization investing in AI. ASUS AI/HPC storage solutions provide flexible deployment and scalable performance and capacity to meet evolving customer needs. ASUS relentlessly drives value for customers, shaping a remarkable AI future and paving the way for next-generation infrastructure solutions. Our rigorous approach ensures that ASUS AI infrastructure solutions offer scalable adaptability, seamlessly aligning with evolving AI requirements and future-proofing infrastructure for long-term success. Availability & Pricing ASUS infrastructure solutions are available worldwide. Please contact your local ASUS representative for further information.

ASUS-Built Supercomputer With NVIDIA HGX H100 Ranked in Global TOP500 and Green500

ATLANTA & TAIPEI, Taiwan, November 20, 2024 (Newswire.com) - ASUS and Ubilink today announced the successful establishment of a supercomputing facility that has positioned Taiwan in the top 31 on the global TOP500 list of supercomputers and secured a prestigious 44th ranking on the Green500 list, delivering 45.82 PFLOPS. This ambitious project, equipped with 128 ASUS ESC N8-E11 servers, each with either NVIDIA HGX H100 servers for a total of 1,024 GPU cards, is set to redefine the standards of AI computing. As the largest data center in Taiwan, the achievement by Ubilink -- a company created by Foxlink, Ubitus and Shinfox Energy -- and assisted by ASUS exemplifies the power of strategic collaboration and enables extraordinary performance milestones in the field of artificial intelligence. This world-class data center is also remarkable for handing customers the freedom to choose packages that draw only on renewable energy. "The strategic partnership with ASUS has transformed our vision into reality, allowing us to build a world-class supercomputing facility that empowers the next wave of AI innovation in Taiwan and beyond," said Michael Chen, General Manager of Ubilink. "The company's advanced software solutions and comprehensive services have facilitated extraordinary performance achievements in a remarkable time frame of just three months." Highlights of this groundbreaking supercomputing project include: ASUS, as the infrastructure supplier for this project and similar large-scale endeavors globally, delivers unmatched computing power and stability, reinforcing its commitment to driving AI innovation. Learn more about this success story: https://servers.asus.com/stories/Ubilink-supercomputing-center. Availability & Pricing ASUS server solutions are available worldwide. Please contact your local ASUS representative for further information. [i] Based on data from Top500.org. All the data used in this analysis is sourced from the published information of the TOP500 list, November, 2024. We assess the performance of each data center by comparing the computing efficiency, represented as the ratio of Rmax to Rpeak. For more details please visit: ASUS HGX H100 AI Servers Deliver 1.23X Boost in Performance Efficiency | ASUS Servers [ii] Brand A uses NVIDIA HGX H100 SXM5 80GB, InfiniBand NDR400 with a total of 190 nodes [iii] Brand B uses NVIDIA HGX H100 SXM580 GB, InfiniBand NDR400 with a total of 64 nodes