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Fujitsu and Supermicro partner to build Arm-based, liquid-cooled AI data centers
A hot potato: Technology companies are racing to develop innovative solutions to meet the growing demand for uncanny images and other generative AI outputs, and they can't seem to move fast enough. A newly announced partnership between Fujitsu and Supermicro aims to address one of AI's most pressing challenges: power consumption and efficiency. Japanese IT corporation Fujitsu and US server manufacturer Supermicro have teamed up to develop a new data center platform designed for AI applications. The technology will be based on Fujitsu's Monaka, a novel Arm-based processor architecture, announced as the successor to the A64FX chip. Monaka, which is engineered to deliver both high performance and improved energy efficiency, is expected to be released by 2027. Arm chip architectures have long been known for their efficient power usage, but Fujitsu and Supermicro now aim to push this defining feature of the ISA tech to new heights. The driving force behind this collaboration, as with many innovations in the tech industry today, is generative AI. Demand for data center capacity is rising faster than companies can supply AI-specialized hardware. Energy efficiency remains one of the biggest challenges for both manufacturers and end customers alike. The "state-of-the-art" servers and high-performance computing (HPC) solutions being developed by Fujitsu and Supermicro are expected to significantly improve power consumption and efficiency. These new systems are designed to support a broad range of HPC applications, including AI as well as more traditional workloads required in cloud, edge, and other server-based environments. Energy-saving architectures are a core focus for the partnership, as both companies emphasize designing the servers with sustainability in mind. One of the key targets is developing racks that can be cooled with liquid solutions. Fujitsu will provide the Arm-based computing "brains," while Supermicro will apply its "Building Block" approach to deliver modular, customizable data center solutions. Fujitsu's Monaka chip, currently in development, is expected to be manufactured using a 2-nanometer process. The new processor design is being developed with support from state subsidies provided by Japan's New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization.
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Fujitsu and Supermicro announce strategic collaboration to develop green AI computing technology and liquid-cooled datacenter solutions | Supermicro
and - and (NASDAQ: SMCI), today announced they will collaborate to establish a long-term strategic engagement in technology and business, to develop and market a platform with Fujitsu's future Arm-based "FUJITSU-MONAKA" processor that is designed for high-performance and energy efficiency and targeted for release in 2027. In addition, the two companies will also collaborate on developing liquid-cooled systems for HPC, Gen AI, and next-generation green data centers. "Supermicro is excited to collaborate with Fujitsu to deliver state-of-the-art servers and solutions that are high performance, power efficient, and cost-optimized," said , president and CEO of Supermicro. "These systems will be optimized to support a broad range of workloads in AI, HPC, cloud and edge environments. The two companies will focus on green IT designs with energy-saving architectures, such as liquid cooling rack scale PnP, to minimize technology's environmental impact." As the use of AI continues to grow, demand for data center capacity is rising faster than what can be supplied, and one of the biggest challenges is efficiently meeting growing power consumption requirements. Liquid cooling technology innovation has already made Supermicro an industry leader in shipping liquid cooling solutions today. A key focus will be bringing together Fujitsu and Supermicro expertise to further develop rack-scale liquid cooling solutions. Fujitsu and Supermicro will combine their technical capabilities and world-class global reach to offer a market-leading server portfolio. Supermicro's approach to server design enables a wide range of servers to be quickly built and certified for specific workloads across AI/HPC and general-purpose computing domains in deployments from cloud data centers to edge applications. In addition, by integrating Fujitsu's cutting-edge "FUJITSU-MONAKA" processor, the two companies will realize excellent performance and power efficiency while also pursuing high reliability, security, and ease of use with wide software compatibility, thereby empowering customers to implement green AI infrastructure. FUJITSU-MONAKA is a processor based on the Arm instruction set architecture, employing cutting-edge 2-nanometer technology and is set to be delivered in 2027. This new technology applied to the FUJITSU-MONAKA is based on results obtained from a project subsidized by the (NEDO). The collaboration will also extend to , a Fujitsu subsidiary, which will provide AI platform-based generative AI solutions globally that combine Supermicro's GPU server products and implementation support services for data center operators and enterprises. "The collaboration between Fujitsu and Supermicro is a groundbreaking initiative that will accelerate green computing innovation," said , Corporate Vice President, CTO, and CPO, Fujitsu. "By combining our technologies, we will enable high-performance, energy-efficient AI system infrastructure, driving the evolution of AI and Digital Transformation (DX)." As a provider of information and communication technology services and data center infrastructure, Fujitsu and Supermicro believe that promoting a green AI infrastructure that reduces power consumption and environmental impact in data centers is a top priority. About Fujitsu Fujitsu's purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers in over 100 countries, our 124,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: Computing, Networks, AI, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainability transformation. (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of () for the fiscal year ended and remains the top digital services company in by market share. Find out more: www.fujitsu.com.
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Fujitsu and Supermicro announce strategic collaboration to develop green AI computing technology and liquid-cooled datacenter solutions By Investing.com
and , /PRNewswire/ -- Fujitsu Limited and Supermicro, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMCI), today announced they will collaborate to establish a long-term strategic engagement in technology and business, to develop and market a platform with Fujitsu's future Arm-based "FUJITSU-MONAKA" processor that is designed for high-performance and energy efficiency and targeted for release in 2027. In addition, the two companies will also collaborate on developing liquid-cooled systems for HPC, Gen AI, and next-generation green data centers. "Supermicro is excited to collaborate with Fujitsu to deliver state-of-the-art servers and solutions that are high performance, power efficient, and cost-optimized," said , president and CEO of Supermicro. "These systems will be optimized to support a broad range of workloads in AI, HPC, cloud and edge environments. The two companies will focus on green IT designs with energy-saving architectures, such as liquid cooling rack scale PnP, to minimize technology's environmental impact." As the use of AI continues to grow, demand for data center capacity is rising faster than what can be supplied, and one of the biggest challenges is efficiently meeting growing power consumption requirements. Liquid cooling technology innovation has already made Supermicro an industry leader in shipping liquid cooling solutions today. A key focus will be bringing together Fujitsu and Supermicro expertise to further develop rack-scale liquid cooling solutions. Fujitsu and Supermicro will combine their technical capabilities and world-class global reach to offer a market-leading server portfolio. Supermicro's approach to server design enables a wide range of servers to be quickly built and certified for specific workloads across AI/HPC and general-purpose computing domains in deployments from cloud data centers to edge applications. In addition, by integrating Fujitsu's cutting-edge "FUJITSU-MONAKA" processor, the two companies will realize excellent performance and power efficiency while also pursuing high reliability, security, and ease of use with wide software compatibility, thereby empowering customers to implement green AI infrastructure. FUJITSU-MONAKA is a processor based on the Arm instruction set architecture, employing cutting-edge 2-nanometer technology and is set to be delivered in 2027. This new technology applied to the FUJITSU-MONAKA is based on results obtained from a project subsidized by the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO). The collaboration will also extend to Fsas Technologies Inc., a Fujitsu subsidiary, which will provide AI platform-based generative AI solutions globally that combine Supermicro's GPU server products and implementation support services for data center operators and enterprises. "The collaboration between Fujitsu and Supermicro is a groundbreaking initiative that will accelerate green computing innovation," said , Corporate Vice President, CTO, and CPO, Fujitsu. "By combining our technologies, we will enable high-performance, energy-efficient AI system infrastructure, driving the evolution of AI and Digital Transformation (DX)." As a provider of information and communication technology services and data center infrastructure, Fujitsu and Supermicro believe that promoting a green AI infrastructure that reduces power consumption and environmental impact in data centers is a top priority. About Fujitsu Fujitsu's purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers in over 100 countries, our 124,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: Computing, Networks, AI, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of () for the fiscal year ended and remains the top digital services company in by market share. Find out more: www.fujitsu.com. About Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:SMCI), Inc. Supermicro (NASDAQ: SMCI) is a global leader in Application-Optimized Total IT Solutions. Founded and operating in , 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, , and ), 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). All company or product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Information provided in this press release is accurate at time of publication and is subject to change without advance notice.
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Fujitsu, Super Micro to Jointly Develop Energy-Efficient AI Servers
Japanese electronics company Fujitsu and U.S. server maker Super Micro Computer plan to collaborate on developing energy-efficient artificial-intelligence servers to support surging AI workloads. The two companies will leverage Super Micro's "building block" approach and integrate Fujitsu's energy-saving Monaka processor to create an AI server portfolio in response to growing demand for data-center capacity, Super Micro said in a statement late Wednesday. The two companies will also jointly develop water-cooling systems for high performance computing, generative AI and data centers. Super Micro Computers, commonly referred to as Supermicro, is known for making electronic "building blocks" that can be quickly built and assembled into servers in an almost endless number of configurations. Fujitsu's Monaka processor is an Arm-based chip, employing 2-nanometer technology and is set to be delivered in 2027. The AI boom has posed increasing challenges to power consumption. Data centers could use as much as 9% of U.S. electricity by 2030, according to the Electric Power Research Institute.
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Fujitsu releasing an Arm-based CPU with help of Supermicro
Fujitsu and server maker Supermicro are jointly working on a platform featuring Fujitsu's upcoming Arm-based high-performance MONAKA processor, as well as liquid cooling systems. The alliance is notable in two ways: Arm chips are known for running cooler than competitors and require less innovation where heat in concerned, and Fujitsu largely walked away from this type of server two years ago. Fujitsu revealed in February 2022 that it would cease manufacturing and selling mainframe systems by 2030, and discontinue its Unix server systems by the end of 2029. A year later, Fujitsu said it would release a successor to its A64FX processor in the form of the new Arm-based datacenter chip called MONAKA by 2027. MONAKA was pitched as an energy-efficient high-performing chip for traditional HPC, in addition to AI and data analytical workloads. This week, the companies detailed how they "will combine their technical capabilities and world-class global reach to offer a market-leading server portfolio," leaning on Supermicro's "Building Block" approach to server design. Supermicro's Building Block approach is billed as a modular option, allowing customers to choose system components optimized for their workloads and applications, making the system scalable and cost efficient. Among the customized choices is thermal management - air-conditioned, free air cooled, or liquid cooled. Fujitsu subsidiary Fsas Technologies "will provide AI platform-based generative AI solutions globally that combine Supermicro's GPU server products and implementation support services for datacenter operators and enterprises." Fsas was spun out in December of last year to manage Fujitsu's PC, server, and storage business sans mainframe or Unix server. While liquid cooling for Arm-based systems is not common, it's not unheard of. For example, the Fugaku Supercomputer is based on Fujitsu's Arm-based A64FX processors and includes liquid cooling piping. The focus on developing liquid-cooled systems suggests a targeted market of machines with higher AI and HPC workloads, a segment that is growing anyway. "As the use of AI continues to grow, demand for datacenter capacity is rising faster than what can be supplied, and one of the biggest challenges is efficiently meeting growing power consumption requirements," Fujitsu stated. "A key focus will be bringing together Fujitsu and Supermicro expertise to further develop rack-scale liquid cooling solutions." ®
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Fujitsu and Supermicro announce strategic collaboration to develop green AI computing technology and liquid-cooled datacenter solutions - Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:SMCI), Fujitsu (OTC:FJTSY)
Companies combine engineering and design expertise for next generation systems supporting Gen AI and HPC workloads for on-prem and cloud data centers and the promotion of green IT KAWASAKI, Japan and SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Fujitsu Limited and Supermicro, Inc. SMCI, today announced they will collaborate to establish a long-term strategic engagement in technology and business, to develop and market a platform with Fujitsu's future Arm-based "FUJITSU-MONAKA" processor that is designed for high-performance and energy efficiency and targeted for release in 2027. In addition, the two companies will also collaborate on developing liquid-cooled systems for HPC, Gen AI, and next-generation green data centers. "Supermicro is excited to collaborate with Fujitsu to deliver state-of-the-art servers and solutions that are high performance, power efficient, and cost-optimized," said Charles Liang, president and CEO of Supermicro. "These systems will be optimized to support a broad range of workloads in AI, HPC, cloud and edge environments. The two companies will focus on green IT designs with energy-saving architectures, such as liquid cooling rack scale PnP, to minimize technology's environmental impact." As the use of AI continues to grow, demand for data center capacity is rising faster than what can be supplied, and one of the biggest challenges is efficiently meeting growing power consumption requirements. Liquid cooling technology innovation has already made Supermicro an industry leader in shipping liquid cooling solutions today. A key focus will be bringing together Fujitsu and Supermicro expertise to further develop rack-scale liquid cooling solutions. Fujitsu and Supermicro will combine their technical capabilities and world-class global reach to offer a market-leading server portfolio. Supermicro's Building Block approach to server design enables a wide range of servers to be quickly built and certified for specific workloads across AI/HPC and general-purpose computing domains in deployments from cloud data centers to edge applications. In addition, by integrating Fujitsu's cutting-edge "FUJITSU-MONAKA" processor, the two companies will realize excellent performance and power efficiency while also pursuing high reliability, security, and ease of use with wide software compatibility, thereby empowering customers to implement green AI infrastructure. FUJITSU-MONAKA is a processor based on the Arm instruction set architecture, employing cutting-edge 2-nanometer technology and is set to be delivered in 2027. This new technology applied to the FUJITSU-MONAKA is based on results obtained from a project subsidized by the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO). The collaboration will also extend to Fsas Technologies Inc., a Fujitsu subsidiary, which will provide AI platform-based generative AI solutions globally that combine Supermicro's GPU server products and implementation support services for data center operators and enterprises. "The collaboration between Fujitsu and Supermicro is a groundbreaking initiative that will accelerate green computing innovation," said Vivek Mahajan, Corporate Vice President, CTO, and CPO, Fujitsu. "By combining our technologies, we will enable high-performance, energy-efficient AI system infrastructure, driving the evolution of AI and Digital Transformation (DX)." As a provider of information and communication technology services and data center infrastructure, Fujitsu and Supermicro believe that promoting a green AI infrastructure that reduces power consumption and environmental impact in data centers is a top priority. About Fujitsu Fujitsu's purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers in over 100 countries, our 124,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: Computing, Networks, AI, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.7 trillion yen (US$26 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: www.fujitsu.com. About Super Micro Computer, Inc. Supermicro 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). All company or product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Information provided in this press release is accurate at time of publication and is subject to change without advance notice. View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/fujitsu-and-supermicro-announce-strategic-collaboration-to-develop-green-ai-computing-technology-and-liquid-cooled-datacenter-solutions-302265885.html SOURCE Super Micro Computer, Inc. Market News and Data brought to you by Benzinga APIs
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Fujitsu, Supermicro, team for Arm-based servers
MONAKA processor due in 2027 to be worked into liquid-cooled rackscale hardware Fujitsu on Wednesday announced a collaboration that Supermicro to build liquid-cooled servers based on the Japanese giant's forthcoming Arm-based MONAKA processor. Fujitsu largely walked away from non-x86 servers in 2022 when it announced the end of its mainframes and Unix servers. A year later, it revealed plans to release a successor to the A64FX processor it built for use in supercomputers. The new chip, dubbed MONAKA, was pitched as having "ultra-low voltage" requirements, boasting 144 Arm v9 cores, and suited to HPC, AI, and analytics workloads. 2027 was set as the date for its debut. On Wednesday, Supermicro and Fujitsu detailed plans to "combine their technical capabilities and world-class global reach to offer a market-leading server portfolio." Supermicro's "Building Block" approach to server design, which offers modular designs that customers can assemble into rigs tailored to their needs, will be used for the new server range. All of which means Fujitsu will be back in the slightly funky server caper, albeit with a partner to do the mucky business of designing and building hardware. "As the use of AI continues to grow, demand for data center capacity is rising faster than what can be supplied, and one of the biggest challenges is efficiently meeting growing power consumption requirements," stated Fujitsu. "A key focus will be bringing together Fujitsu and Supermicro expertise to further develop rack-scale liquid cooling solutions." The presence of liquid cooling is interesting, given Fujitsu's pledge that MONAKA will sip energy - as is often the case with Arm silicon. Liquid cooled Arm-based systems are not unheard of. For example, the Fugaku Supercomputer is based on Fujitsu's Arm-based A64FX processors uses liquid cooling. The focus on developing liquid-cooled systems suggests MONAKA systems will target AI and HPC workloads, a growing segment. Meanwhile, Fujitsu subsidiary Fsas Technologies "will provide AI platform-based generative AI solutions globally that combine Supermicro's GPU server products and implementation support services for data center operators and enterprises."
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Arm Powered AI: Fujitsu and Supermicro's New Partnership
In a significant leap toward sustainable, high-performance computing, Fujitsu Limited and Supermicro, Inc. have announced a long-term strategic partnership. This collaboration, centered around the development of the Arm-based "FUJITSU-MONAKA" processor, aims to revolutionize the landscape of AI computing and data center infrastructure. Slated for release in 2027, the FUJITSU-MONAKA processor promises to deliver both high performance and energy efficiency, signaling a new era for AI, HPC (high-performance computing), and cloud computing. At the core of this alliance is the shared goal of minimizing environmental impact while addressing the rapidly growing demand for AI computing. Both companies are working on developing green data center technologies that integrate liquid cooling solutions, which not only improve energy efficiency but also make large-scale AI infrastructure more environmentally sustainable. As the demand for AI processing grows, this collaboration could play a crucial role in enabling companies to meet those needs without compromising on performance or energy usage. The heart of this partnership is Fujitsu's forthcoming FUJITSU-MONAKA processor. Built on the Arm instruction set architecture, this processor will employ 2-nanometer technology -- an advancement that is expected to significantly boost both processing power and energy efficiency. While Fujitsu's MONAKA processor won't be available until 2027, it already promises to be a game-changer for industries relying on AI and HPC technologies. One of the main advantages of the FUJITSU-MONAKA processor is its ability to handle demanding AI workloads with lower power consumption. This makes it an ideal choice for companies looking to deploy AI in a sustainable and cost-effective manner. Furthermore, the processor is designed for versatility, providing compatibility with a wide range of software, ensuring that it can be easily integrated into existing systems while offering cutting-edge performance. In collaboration with Supermicro, known for its expertise in server design, Fujitsu plans to incorporate the processor into a broad array of computing systems. These systems will be customized to meet various AI and HPC needs, ranging from cloud data centers to edge applications. The Building Block approach adopted by Supermicro allows for quick customization and certification of these servers, making them ready for rapid deployment across multiple industries. One of the most pressing challenges in AI and HPC today is the increasing demand for data center capacity. As AI applications become more prevalent, the power requirements of these data centers have surged, leading to concerns about their environmental impact. This is where Fujitsu and Supermicro's collaboration on liquid-cooling technology becomes vital. Liquid cooling is a more efficient method of managing the heat generated by powerful computing systems compared to traditional air cooling. By employing liquid-cooling rack-scale solutions, both companies aim to develop systems that can handle massive AI and HPC workloads without consuming excessive energy. Supermicro, already a leader in liquid-cooled solutions, is working closely with Fujitsu to create advanced cooling systems that reduce power consumption, allowing for the development of greener data centers. The partnership's focus on sustainability is not just about cooling but also about overall energy optimization. By combining Fujitsu's processor technology with Supermicro's expertise in server design, the two companies aim to provide data center operators with a holistic solution to energy-efficient AI infrastructure. This will be crucial as companies across the globe face increasing pressure to reduce their carbon footprints while meeting the growing demand for AI capabilities. The scope of this collaboration extends beyond just technical innovation; it's about driving global digital transformation in a sustainable manner. Fujitsu and Supermicro are both committed to ensuring that their technologies contribute to a more sustainable future for AI computing. This is why they are not only focusing on the hardware side of things but also on the integration of these technologies into practical solutions for enterprises and data center operators. Fujitsu subsidiary Fsas Technologies Inc. will also play a key role in this initiative by providing AI platform-based generative AI solutions. These solutions, which will combine Supermicro's GPU server products, will offer enterprises the tools they need to implement next-generation AI capabilities while minimizing their environmental impact. This global reach ensures that the benefits of Fujitsu and Supermicro's collaboration will be felt across various industries and regions, from tech giants in Silicon Valley to industrial sectors in Asia and Europe. As AI continues to evolve and become an essential component of digital transformation efforts worldwide, the importance of creating sustainable, high-performance computing systems cannot be overstated. Fujitsu and Supermicro's partnership stands at the intersection of innovation and sustainability, providing the technologies necessary to power the future of AI while addressing one of the most critical challenges of our time: energy consumption. The 2027 release of the FUJITSU-MONAKA processor and the liquid-cooled systems they are developing will likely mark a turning point in how the world approaches AI computing. By focusing on green technologies, the collaboration sets an example for the rest of the tech industry, demonstrating that performance and sustainability are not mutually exclusive. This partnership may well pave the way for a new generation of AI-driven innovations that are both powerful and environmentally conscious. Here are a selection of other articles from our extensive library of content you may find of interest on the subject of ARM processors :
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Fujitsu, Supermicro working on Arm-based liquid cooled servers for 2027
Fujitsu is collaborating with Supermicro to build liquid-cooled servers by 2027, according to a report by The Register. These liquid cooler servers will be based on Fujitsu's upcoming ARM-based Monaka processor, which is slated to be released in the same timeframe. The combination of liquid cooling and Fujitsu's energy-efficient Monaka chips is aimed at combating sky-high demand for data center capacity, which has become greater than what can be supplied thanks to various factors, including AI. One of the biggest obstacles preventing accelerated data center capacity development the ability to meet the growing power consumption of modern datacenter chips. By combining the efficiency of the ARM architecture with liquid cooling, Fujitsu and Supermicro hope to offer a market-leading server portfolio for their customers. Monaka is the name of Fujitsu's next generation ARM-based datacenter processor. The new chip is aimed at AI, HPC, and datacenter deployments featuring 150 Armv9-A cores with SVE2. Monaka is designed to take full advantage of the power efficiency of the ARM architecture, and Fujitsu has set an ambitious goal of having Monaka be twice as power-efficient as its competitors' chips -- not its competitors' current chips, but those that will be made in 2026 and 2027. Monaka will be built on TSMC's 2nm fabrication process. Fujitsu apparently originally designed these CPUs with air cooling in mind. However, the manufacturer is now shifting gears in this partnership with Supermicro. The main goal is to reduce the size of Monaka-based servers; liquid cooling paired with highly power-efficient processors allows designers to build highly compact cooling solutions. It's also likely that liquid cooling Monaka could result in greater power efficiency gains as compared to air cooling. Testing by SMC has revealed that Nvidia's GPU servers are 50% more power efficient when using submersion liquid cooling compared to air cooling. We don't know how exactly these servers will be setup, but Fujitsu and Supermicro have an opportunity to make some of the densest and most power-efficient servers in the world by 2027, if Fujitsu can deliver on its goals for Monaka.
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Supermicro And Fujitsu Partner For AI-Powered Server: What's In Store? - Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:SMCI)
The collaboration focuses on energy-efficient, liquid-cooled systems for AI, HPC, and green data centers. Super Micro Computer, Inc. SMCI has entered a long-term strategic partnership with Fujitsu Limited to develop and market a platform that will feature Fujitsu's future Arm-based "FUJITSU-MONAKA" processor. The platform is designed for high performance and energy efficiency and is scheduled for release in 2027. The partnership will also focus on creating liquid-cooled systems for high-performance computing (HPC), generative AI, and next-generation green data centers. Fujitsu and Supermicro will combine their expertise to create a leading server portfolio. Supermicro's flexible Building Block design enables quick customization of servers for AI, HPC, and general computing, supporting both cloud and edge deployments. The collaboration will involve Fsas Technologies Inc., a Fujitsu subsidiary, to deliver global generative AI solutions using Supermicro's GPU servers and support services for data centers and enterprises. "Supermicro is excited to collaborate with Fujitsu to deliver state-of-the-art servers and solutions that are high performance, power efficient, and cost-optimized," said Charles Liang, president and CEO of Supermicro. "These systems will be optimized to support a broad range of workloads in AI, HPC, cloud and edge environments. The two companies will focus on green IT designs with energy-saving architectures, such as liquid cooling rack scale PnP, to minimize technology's environmental impact." Investors can gain exposure to Super Micro through iShares Future AI & Tech ETF ARTY and Defiance Daily Target 2X Long SMCI ETF SMCX. Price Action: SMCI shares are down 0.26% at $41.89 premarket at the last check Thursday. Read Next: EXCLUSIVE: Top 20 Most-Searched Tickers On Benzinga Pro In September 2024 - Where Do Tesla, Nvidia, Apple, DJT Stock Rank? Market News and Data brought to you by Benzinga APIs
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Fujitsu and Supermicro join hands for green AI computing technology (NASDAQ:SMCI)
Fujitsu (OTCPK:FJTSY) and Supermicro (NASDAQ:SMCI) collaborate to establish a long-term strategic engagement in technology and business, to develop and market a platform with Fujitsu's future Arm-based "FUJITSU-MONAKA" processor. It is designed for high-performance and energy efficiency and targeted for release in 2027. The collaboration
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Fujitsu and Supermicro announce a strategic collaboration to create energy-efficient, Arm-based servers and liquid-cooled data center solutions, targeting the growing demand for AI and high-performance computing.
Fujitsu Limited and Super Micro Computer, Inc. (Supermicro) have announced a strategic collaboration to develop and market cutting-edge, energy-efficient computing solutions for AI and high-performance computing (HPC) applications 12. This partnership aims to address the rapidly growing demand for data center capacity and the associated challenges of power consumption and efficiency in the AI era.
At the heart of this collaboration is Fujitsu's upcoming Arm-based processor, codenamed "FUJITSU-MONAKA" 2. This processor, designed for high performance and energy efficiency, is set to be released in 2027. Key features of FUJITSU-MONAKA include:
A significant focus of the Fujitsu-Supermicro partnership is the development of liquid-cooled systems for HPC, generative AI, and next-generation green data centers 3. This initiative builds on Supermicro's existing leadership in liquid cooling solutions and aims to:
The collaboration will leverage Supermicro's "Building Block" approach to server design, which allows for:
Both Fujitsu and Supermicro emphasize the importance of promoting green AI infrastructure to reduce power consumption and environmental impact in data centers 2. This aligns with projections that data centers could use up to 9% of U.S. electricity by 2030 4.
The partnership will also involve Fsas Technologies Inc., a Fujitsu subsidiary, which will:
This collaboration is expected to accelerate green computing innovation and drive the evolution of AI and Digital Transformation (DX) 2. By combining Fujitsu's processor technology with Supermicro's server design expertise, the partnership aims to deliver high-performance, energy-efficient AI system infrastructure to meet the growing demands of the tech industry 135.
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