Supermicro Unveils Advanced AI and HPC Solutions with NVIDIA Blackwell Platform

Supermicro Showcases Largest Portfolio of HPC-Optimized Multi-Node Systems at SuperComputing 2024 By Investing.com

All-new FlexTwin™ and New Generation SuperBlade ® Maximize Compute Density with up to 36,864 Cores per Rack, featuring Direct to Chip Liquid Cooling and Upgraded Technologies to Maximize HPC Performance and , /PRNewswire/ -- Supercomputing Conference -- Supermicro, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMCI) a Total (EPA:TTEF) IT Solution Provider for AI/ML, HPC, Cloud, Storage, and 5G/Edge, is showcasing its latest high-compute-density multi-node solutions which are optimized for high intensity HPC workloads. These systems include the innovative liquid-cooled FlexTwin 2U (OTC:TWOUQ) 4-node purpose-built HPC architecture and the industry leading SuperBlade with up to 20 nodes in a 6U or an 8U chassis with a range of storage drive options. Each SuperBlade can accommodate an NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA) GPU per node, accelerating specific applications. Supermicro multi-nodes feature shared resources to enhance efficiency and reduce raw materials usage, with significant density improvements compared to standard rackmount systems. "Since the release of the industry-first Twin systems back in 2007, Supermicro has consistently been a pioneer in developing the densest, most efficient multi-node architectures for HPC workloads," said , president and CEO of Supermicro. "The new FlexTwin houses either the Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) Xeon 6 processors with P-cores or the new AMD (NASDAQ:AMD) EPYC 9005 processors, giving customers the choice for their HPC racks scale deployments. The combination of Supermicro's liquid cooling experience, extensive multi-node development expertise, rack-scale integration capacity, and the latest industry technologies enables us to provide our customers with HPC solutions of unprecedented performance and scale, helping to solve the world's most complex computational challenges." See these new systems and learn more about Supermicro at SC24 by visiting www.supermicro.com/hpc. The Supermicro multi-node systems are optimized for HPC workloads, including financial services, manufacturing, climate & weather modeling, oil & gas, and scientific research. Each distinct product family is designed with an optimized combination of density, performance, and efficiency. FlexTwin " All-new dual-processor platform designed for maximum performance density in a liquid-cooled multi-node architecture, featuring support for the latest CPUs, memory, storage, and cooling technologies. Purpose-built to support demanding HPC workloads at scale, including financial services, manufacturing, scientific research, and complex modeling, FlexTwin is optimized for performance per dollar. Using a 48U rack as an example, FlexTwin can support up to 96 dual processor nodes and 36,864 cores within this rack size. SuperBlade - High-performance, density-optimized, and energy-efficient architecture with up to 100 servers and 200 GPUs per rack. Direct liquid cooling (DLC) can support servers with the highest power CPUs to achieve the lowest PUE with the best TCO. SuperBlade utilizes shared, redundant components, including power supplies, cooling fans, chassis management modules (CMMs), ethernet and InfiniBand switches, and pass-thru modules to deliver the most cost-effective, green computing solutions. Depending on customer requirements, the flexible SuperBlade is available in either a 6U or 8U form factor. BigTwin " The versatile Supermicro BigTwin is available as a 2U-4Node or 2U-2Node system. The Supermicro BigTwin shares power supplies and fans, which reduce power consumption. The BigTwin is available with the Intel Xeon 6 processor. With its Complete Rack Integration Services, Supermicro works closely with customers to architect and design rack and entire data center solutions for HPC workloads. After the design is validated with customer close involvement, Supermicro offers on-site deployment services, reducing the time-to-deployment. Supermicro has a global manufacturing footprint with production facilities in the , , and . It can produce a total of 5,000 racks per month, including 2,000 liquid-cooled racks, with lead times of weeks, not months. Supermicro's multi-node systems feature the latest technologies to enhance HPC performance. New-generation processors " Dual Intel ® Xeon 6900 series processors with P-cores up to 500W and 128 cores or AMD EPYC™ 9005 series processors up to 500W and 192 cores are available in a range of Supermicro HPC servers. In addition, dual Intel Xeon 6700 processors with E-cores up to 330W and 144 cores are also available in select Supermicro servers. Higher bandwidth memory - Support for DDR5 up to 6400MT/s improves throughput for memory-intensive and in-memory computing HPC applications. Systems featuring Intel Xeon 6 processors also support the new MRDIMMs with a bandwidth of up to 8800MT/s. Direct Liquid Cooling " Supermicro's complete liquid cooling solutions include CPU and DIMM module cold plates, cooling distribution manifolds (CDM), in-rack and in-row cooling distribution units (CDM), connectors, tubing, and cooling towers, efficiently cooling high-powered CPUs and reducing instances of thermal throttling. Supermicro has deployed more than 2,000 fully integrated liquid-cooled racks in the past three months. EDSFF drives " New support for EDSFF E1.S and E3.S drives improves storage density and enhances throughput, providing better storage performance for data-intensive HPC applications. EDSFF drives also have a more efficient thermal design than standard storage drives, allowing a higher drive density in space-constrained multi-node architectures. Supermicro at Supercomputing Conference 2024 Supermicro will showcase a full AI and HPC infrastructure solutions portfolio at the Supercomputing Conference, including our liquid-cooled GPU servers for AI SuperClusters. Check out the speaking sessions at our in-booth theater, where customers, experts from Supermicro, and our technology partners will be presenting on the latest breakthroughs in computing technology. 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 a Total IT Solutions manufacturer with server, AI, storage, IoT, switch systems, software, and support services. Supermicro's motherboard, power, and chassis design expertise further enable our development and production, enabling next-generation innovation from cloud to edge for our global customers. Our 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). Supermicro, Server , and We Keep IT Green are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Super Micro Computer, Inc. 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Supermicro expands AI compute density with new systems By Investing.com

SAN JOSE, Calif - Supermicro, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMCI), known for its IT solutions in AI, Cloud, Storage, and 5G/Edge, has unveiled its latest SuperCluster, an AI data center solution featuring NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA)'s Blackwell platform. The new SuperCluster is designed to significantly expand the number of NVIDIA HGX B200 8-GPU systems within a liquid-cooled rack, offering a substantial increase in GPU compute density over the company's existing liquid-cooled NVIDIA HGX H100 and H200-based SuperClusters. Charles Liang, president and CEO of Supermicro, stated that the company has the capability to deploy some of the world's largest liquid-cooled AI data center projects, including a recent deployment containing 100,000 GPUs. Liang highlighted the efficiency, density, and performance benefits of their SuperClusters, which now utilize the NVIDIA Blackwell platform. The upgraded SuperClusters integrate a rack-scale design with vertical coolant distribution manifolds, allowing for a higher number of compute nodes per rack. The systems also feature advancements in cold plates and hose design to enhance the efficiency of the liquid cooling system. An in-row cooling distribution unit (CDU) option is available for larger deployments. Additionally, the new NVIDIA HGX B200 8-GPU systems offer improvements in thermals, power delivery, and support for high-powered processors. Supermicro's offerings also extend to all NVIDIA GB200 Grace Blackwell Superchips, including the NVIDIA GB200 NVL4 and NVL72 systems. The NVL4 Superchip, compatible with Supermicro's liquid-cooled NVIDIA MGX modular systems, aims to deliver doubled performance for specific computing applications over the prior generation. The NVL72 SuperCluster, featuring an end-to-end liquid-cooling solution, is described as an exascale supercomputer in a single rack. For enterprise rack designs, Supermicro has introduced 5U PCIe accelerated computing systems with NVIDIA H200 NVL, which are suitable for various AI and HPC workloads. These systems support NVIDIA NVLink technology and come with a five-year subscription to NVIDIA AI Enterprise. Supermicro will be showcasing its portfolio of AI and HPC infrastructure solutions at the Supercomputing Conference, including the liquid-cooled GPU servers for AI SuperClusters. In other recent news, Super Micro Computer Inc. witnessed a significant surge in its Q1 FY'25 revenue, driven primarily by a robust demand for AI solutions. The preliminary net revenue is estimated between $5.9 billion to $6 billion, marking a 181% increase year-over-year. Non-GAAP earnings per share are projected at $0.75 to $0.76, a rise of 122% from the previous year. The company is also expanding its manufacturing capabilities with a new campus in Malaysia and increased capacity in Silicon Valley. Super Micro launched new AI infrastructure products and sees potential growth in its direct liquid cooling technology. For Q2 FY'25, the company expects net sales to range from $5.5 billion to $6.1 billion, with GAAP diluted earnings per share projected between $0.48 and $0.58. Despite this growth, the company's revenue was at the lower end of the provided guidance due to customer delays for the new Blackwell chip. However, there is growing interest in NVIDIA's Blackwell chips, which could signal future opportunities. These are among the recent developments for Super Micro. Supermicro's recent unveiling of its advanced AI data center solution aligns with the company's strong market position and growth trajectory. According to InvestingPro data, Supermicro has demonstrated impressive revenue growth, with a 109.77% increase in the last twelve months as of Q4 2024. This robust growth is further emphasized by a quarterly revenue growth of 142.95% in Q4 2024, indicating the company's successful expansion in the AI and data center markets. An InvestingPro Tip highlights that analysts anticipate continued sales growth for Supermicro in the current year, which is consistent with the company's innovative product launches and expanding capabilities in AI infrastructure. This positive outlook is reinforced by another InvestingPro Tip noting that six analysts have revised their earnings upwards for the upcoming period, suggesting confidence in Supermicro's financial performance. Despite the recent stock price volatility, with the price falling 60.69% in the past month, Supermicro's fundamentals appear strong. The company's P/E ratio of 10.15 and adjusted P/E ratio of 9.01 for the last twelve months indicate that the stock may be undervalued relative to its earnings potential, especially considering its high growth rate. For investors seeking more comprehensive analysis, InvestingPro offers 19 additional tips for Supermicro, providing a deeper understanding of the company's financial health and market position.

Supermicro Delivers Direct-Liquid-Optimized NVIDIA Blackwell Solutions

Supermicro's SuperClusters with NVIDIA HGX B200 8-GPU, NVIDIA GB200, NVL4, and NVL72 Systems Deliver Unprecedented AI Compute Density SAN JOSE, Calif and ATLANTA, Nov. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Supercomputing Conference - Supermicro, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMCI), a Total IT Solution Provider for AI, Cloud, Storage, and 5G/Edge, is announcing the highest-performing SuperCluster, an end-to-end AI data center solution featuring the NVIDIA Blackwell platform for the era of trillion-parameter-scale generative AI. The new SuperCluster will significantly increase the number of NVIDIA HGX B200 8-GPU systems in a liquid-cooled rack, resulting in a large increase in GPU compute density compared to Supermicro's current industry-leading liquid-cooled NVIDIA HGX H100 and H200-based SuperClusters. In addition, Supermicro is enhancing the portfolio of its NVIDIA Hopper systems to address the rapid adoption of accelerated computing for HPC applications and mainstream enterprise AI. "Supermicro has the expertise, delivery speed, and capacity to deploy the largest liquid-cooled AI data center projects in the world, containing 100,000 GPUs, which Supermicro and NVIDIA contributed to and recently deployed," said Charles Liang, president and CEO of Supermicro. "These Supermicro SuperClusters reduce power needs due to DLC efficiencies. We now have solutions that use the NVIDIA Blackwell platform. Using our Building Block approach allows us to quickly design servers with NVIDIA HGX B200 8-GPU, which can be either liquid-cooled or air-cooled. Our SuperClusters provide unprecedented density, performance, and efficiency, and pave the way toward even more dense AI computing solutions in the future. The Supermicro clusters use direct liquid cooling, resulting in higher performance, lower power consumption for the entire data center, and reduced operational expenses." For more information, please visit: www.supermicro.com/hpc Proven AI Performance at Scale: Supermicro NVIDIA HGX B200 Systems The upgraded SuperCluster scalable unit is based on a rack-scale design with innovative vertical coolant distribution manifolds (CDMs), which allow for an increased amount of compute nodes in a single rack. Newly developed and efficient cold plates and an advanced hose design further improve the efficiency of the liquid cooling system. A new in-row CDU option for large deployments is also available. Traditional air-cooled data centers can also take advantage of the new NVIDIA HGX B200 8-GPU systems with a new air-cooled system chassis. The new Supermicro NVIDIA HGX B200 8-GPU systems come with a range of upgrades compared to the previous generation. The new system includes improvements to thermals and power delivery, support for dual 500W Intel® Xeon® 6 (with DDR5 MRDIMMs at 8800 MT/s), or AMD EPYC9005 Series processors. A new air-cooled 10U form-factor Supermicro NVIDIA HGX B200 system features a redesigned chassis with expanded thermal headroom to accommodate eight 1000W TDP Blackwell GPUs. These systems are designed with a 1:1 GPU-to-NIC ratio supporting NVIDIA BlueField®-3 SuperNICs or NVIDIA ConnectX-7 NICs for scaling across a high-performance compute fabric. In addition, two NVIDIA BlueField-3 data processing units (DPUs) per system streamline data handling to and from attached high-performance AI storage. Supermicro Solutions Featuring NVIDIA GB200 Grace Blackwell Superchips Supermicro also offers solutions for all NVIDIA GB200 Grace Blackwell Superchips, including the newly announced NVIDIA GB200 NVL4 Superchip and the NVIDIA GB200 NVL72 single-rack exascale computer. Supermicro's lineup of NVIDIA MGX designs will support the NVIDIA GB200 Grace Blackwell NVL4 Superchip. This superchip unlocks the future of converged HPC and AI, delivering revolutionary performance through four NVIDIA NVLink™-connected Blackwell GPUs unified with two NVIDIA Grace™ CPUs over NVLink-C2C. Compatible with Supermicro's liquid-cooled NVIDIA MGX modular systems, the Superchip provides up to 2x performance for scientific computing, graph neural network (GNN) training, and inference applications over the prior generation. The NVIDIA GB200 NVL72 SuperCluster with Supermicro end-to-end liquid-cooling solution delivers an exascale supercomputer in a single rack with SuperCloud Composer (SCC) software, providing comprehensive monitoring and management capability for liquid-cooled data centers. 72 NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs and 36 NVIDIA Grace CPUs are all connected via fifth-generation NVIDIA NVLink and NVLink Switch, effectively operating as one powerful GPU with a massive pool of HBM3e memory, facilitating 130TB/s of total GPU communication bandwidth with low latency. Accelerated Computing Systems with NVIDIA H200 NVL Supermicro's 5U PCIe accelerated computing systems are now available with NVIDIA H200 NVL, ideal for lower-power, air-cooled enterprise rack designs that require flexible configurations, delivering acceleration for many AI and HPC workloads regardless of size. With up to four GPUs connected by NVIDIA NVLink, a 1.5x memory capacity, and a 1.2x bandwidth increase with HBM3e, NVIDIA H200 NVL can fine-tune LLMs in a few hours, delivering up to 1.7x faster LLM inference performance over the previous generation. NVIDIA H200 NVL also includes a five-year subscription to NVIDIA AI Enterprise, a cloud-native software platform for developing and deploying production AI. Supermicro's X14 and H14 5U PCIe accelerated computing systems support up to two 4-way NVIDIA H200 NVL systems through NVLink technology with a total of 8 GPUs in a system, providing up to 900GB/s GPU-to-GPU interconnection with a combined pool of 564GB of HBM3e memory per 4-GPU NVLink domain. The new PCIe accelerated computing system can support up to 10 PCIe GPUs and now also features the latest Intel Xeon 6 or AMD EPYC 9005 Series processors to deliver flexible and versatile options for HPC and AI applications. Supermicro at Supercomputing Conference 2024 Supermicro will showcase a complete portfolio of AI and HPC infrastructure solutions at the Supercomputing Conference, including our liquid-cooled GPU servers for AI SuperClusters. Check out the speaking sessions at our in-booth theater where customers, experts from Supermicro, and our technology partners will be presenting on the latest breakthroughs in computing technology. Supermicro (NASDAQ: 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 a Total IT Solutions provider with server, AI, storage, IoT, switch systems, software, and support services. Supermicro's motherboard, power, and chassis design expertise further enable our development and production, enabling next-generation innovation from cloud to edge for our global customers. Our 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). Supermicro, Server Building Block Solutions, and We Keep IT Green are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Super Micro Computer, Inc. All other brands, names, and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/supermicro-delivers-direct-liquid-optimized-nvidia-blackwell-solutions-302307696.html