ASUS: Redefining AI and HPC Solutions
During SC ‘24, Yuyang Sun of Solidigm caught up with Joseph Lu, Director of Storage Technology at ASUS, to discuss ASUS’s role in advancing HPC and AI server solutions.
While ASUS is widely recognized for its gaming and consumer electronics products, Joseph highlighted the company’s extensive history in server technology. Since establishing its server division in 1989, ASUS has continually evolved to address the growing demands of enterprise, data center, and HPC markets.
“We’ve been in the server business for over 25 years,” he said, emphasizing ASUS’s commitment to innovation and focus on delivering comprehensive, customizable server packages. The company provides consultation, installation, and after-service support tailored to meet diverse customer needs.
At SC ‘24, ASUS demonstrated its latest AI supercomputing solutions, featuring NVIDIA, Intel and AMD GPU servers. Joseph emphasized that ASUS’s broad portfolio enables the company to optimize solutions for various workloads and customer preferences, empowering organizations to tackle complex challenges in AI and HPC.
“Our offerings cater to diverse workloads, providing customers with the flexibility and performance they need to succeed,” he noted.
High-Density SSDs: A Game-Changer for AI Workloads
A highlight of the discussion centered on Solidigm’s recently launched 122TB SSD and the transformative potential of high-density storage for data-intensive applications.
The new SSD is a great option for ASUS customers, Joseph said, because AI workloads require high-speed data transmission between GPU and storage servers.
“High-density SSDs help overcome bandwidth bottlenecks, enabling seamless data flow and non-blocking infrastructure,” he said.
The combination of high capacity and performance offered by such SSDs not only supports massive data volumes, but also enhances infrastructure efficiency. Joseph highlighted the benefits of reduced physical footprint, lower infrastructure costs, and improved energy efficiency—key considerations for modern data centers.
As AI data volumes continue to grow exponentially, scalability remains a top priority. ASUS’s commitment to integrating high-density storage into its offerings ensures customers can scale without worrying about future limitations.
“With the increase in AI data, it’s hard to predict how massive the storage requirements will be in a few years,” Joseph noted. “By adopting high-density storage solutions early, customers can scale effortlessly, ensuring they’re prepared for future demands.”
He also shared insights into ASUS’s ongoing efforts to develop software-defined storage solutions in collaboration with independent software partners. These innovations aim to provide customers with flexible, high-capacity storage options for both core and edge workloads.
“High-density storage is not just about capacity—it’s about driving innovation in AI and HPC,” Joseph said. “It empowers organizations to store more data, run diverse workloads, and achieve unprecedented performance.”
So what’s the TechArena take? ASUS and Solidigm’s collaboration underscores the importance of leading-edge storage technologies in unlocking the full potential of AI applications. High-density SSDs represent an important advancement, enabling faster, smarter, and more sustainable computing.
During SC ‘24, Yuyang Sun of Solidigm caught up with Joseph Lu, Director of Storage Technology at ASUS, to discuss ASUS’s role in advancing HPC and AI server solutions.
While ASUS is widely recognized for its gaming and consumer electronics products, Joseph highlighted the company’s extensive history in server technology. Since establishing its server division in 1989, ASUS has continually evolved to address the growing demands of enterprise, data center, and HPC markets.
“We’ve been in the server business for over 25 years,” he said, emphasizing ASUS’s commitment to innovation and focus on delivering comprehensive, customizable server packages. The company provides consultation, installation, and after-service support tailored to meet diverse customer needs.
At SC ‘24, ASUS demonstrated its latest AI supercomputing solutions, featuring NVIDIA, Intel and AMD GPU servers. Joseph emphasized that ASUS’s broad portfolio enables the company to optimize solutions for various workloads and customer preferences, empowering organizations to tackle complex challenges in AI and HPC.
“Our offerings cater to diverse workloads, providing customers with the flexibility and performance they need to succeed,” he noted.
High-Density SSDs: A Game-Changer for AI Workloads
A highlight of the discussion centered on Solidigm’s recently launched 122TB SSD and the transformative potential of high-density storage for data-intensive applications.
The new SSD is a great option for ASUS customers, Joseph said, because AI workloads require high-speed data transmission between GPU and storage servers.
“High-density SSDs help overcome bandwidth bottlenecks, enabling seamless data flow and non-blocking infrastructure,” he said.
The combination of high capacity and performance offered by such SSDs not only supports massive data volumes, but also enhances infrastructure efficiency. Joseph highlighted the benefits of reduced physical footprint, lower infrastructure costs, and improved energy efficiency—key considerations for modern data centers.
As AI data volumes continue to grow exponentially, scalability remains a top priority. ASUS’s commitment to integrating high-density storage into its offerings ensures customers can scale without worrying about future limitations.
“With the increase in AI data, it’s hard to predict how massive the storage requirements will be in a few years,” Joseph noted. “By adopting high-density storage solutions early, customers can scale effortlessly, ensuring they’re prepared for future demands.”
He also shared insights into ASUS’s ongoing efforts to develop software-defined storage solutions in collaboration with independent software partners. These innovations aim to provide customers with flexible, high-capacity storage options for both core and edge workloads.
“High-density storage is not just about capacity—it’s about driving innovation in AI and HPC,” Joseph said. “It empowers organizations to store more data, run diverse workloads, and achieve unprecedented performance.”
So what’s the TechArena take? ASUS and Solidigm’s collaboration underscores the importance of leading-edge storage technologies in unlocking the full potential of AI applications. High-density SSDs represent an important advancement, enabling faster, smarter, and more sustainable computing.
