The HPE Apollo 6500 Gen10 System is a high-performance computing and deep learning platform designed to deliver exceptional performance for complex workloads. It supports up to eight GPUs per server, providing up to 125 teraflops of single-precision compute performance. The system is equipped with the latest 2nd generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors, high-speed/low-latency networking, NVMe drives, and high-speed 2933 MT/s HPE DDR4 SmartMemory. With NVLink technology, it enables dedicated GPU-to-GPU communication at up to 300 GB/s, significantly enhancing performance for deep learning and other HPC applications.
Key Features and Functionality:
- Accelerated Performance: Supports up to eight GPUs per server, delivering up to 125 teraflops of single-precision compute performance.
- Advanced GPU Interconnect: Utilizes NVLink technology for dedicated GPU-to-GPU communication at up to 300 GB/s, enhancing performance for deep learning and HPC workloads.
- Flexible Configurations: Offers a choice between NVLink for increased bandwidth and PCIe options for traditional GPU support, with multiple accelerator topologies supported, including Hybrid Cube Mesh for NVLink and 4:1 or 8:1 GPU-to-CPU flexibility in PCIe.
- Comprehensive Storage Options: Provides up to 16 front-accessible storage devices, including SAS/SATA solid-state drives and up to four NVMe drives, catering to diverse storage needs.
- Enterprise-Grade Management and Security: Features HPE iLO 5 for efficient system management and security, offering enterprise-grade security with Silicon Root of Trust.
Primary Value and User Solutions:
The HPE Apollo 6500 Gen10 System addresses the growing demands of HPC and deep learning workloads by providing a scalable and high-performance platform. Its support for multiple GPUs and advanced interconnect technologies enables faster and more economical deep learning model training, reducing time-to-insight for researchers and data scientists. The system's flexibility in configuration and comprehensive storage options allow organizations to tailor the platform to their specific workload requirements. Additionally, its enterprise-grade management and security features ensure reliable and secure operations, making it an ideal solution for organizations seeking to accelerate their HPC and AI initiatives.