Powering the Future of AI and HPC with High-Density Storage
SC ‘24 brought together innovators, thought leaders, and cutting-edge technologies to push the boundaries of high-performance computing (HPC).
During the event, Solidigm’s own Yuyang Sun had the chance to speak with Chen Lee, VP of Sales, HPC, Data Center and Enterprise for Giga Computing, about Gigabyte’s pivotal role in the server and AI market and the transformative impact of high-density SSDs.
Gigabyte’s Evolution: From Gaming to Global Server Leader
Gigabyte is widely recognized for its gaming and consumer electronics. Perhaps less widely known is that the company established a server division in 1989 to address the growing demand for enterprise and data center solutions. Today, Gigabyte ranks among the world’s top white-box server manufacturers, with a portfolio tailored for HPC, AI, and enterprise workloads.
Chen shared an anecdote about Gigabyte’s early collaboration with Google during the inception of open compute, underscoring the company’s focus on innovation, foresight, and willingness to embrace challenges.
“Game-changing” new 122 TB SSDs
Just before SC ‘24, Solidigm unveiled its groundbreaking 122 TB SSD, a high-density storage solution designed to supercharge AI workloads and data-intensive applications. Chen praised the SSD’s ability to deliver unprecedented storage capacity and speed, essential for the seamless integration of data with CPUs and GPUs in AI systems.
“The density and performance of this SSD are game-changing,” he noted. “It allows organizations to store more data with a smaller physical footprint, reducing infrastructure costs and energy consumption.
“With the emergence of the AI market, it becomes necessary to be able to react fast along with the GPU, the CPU, and the data needs to be seamless with the systems. So being able to have something with this kind of capacity, plus the speed, is amazing.”
Efficiency Meets Performance
High-density SSDs not only boost performance, but also address critical challenges in modern data centers. Compared to traditional 3.5-inch SAS drives, these compact SSDs dramatically reduce weight and space requirements, enabling enterprises to optimize their hardware investments.
Chen highlighted how Solidigm’s innovations align with Gigabyte’s vision of delivering efficient and reliable server solutions.
“Imagine holding a petabyte of data in just eight of these drives—it’s a testament to how far we’ve come. High-density storage is not just about capacity; it’s about enabling faster, smarter, and more sustainable computing.”
Gigabyte and Solidigm share a commitment to advancing AI and HPC. By integrating leading-edge technologies like high-density SSDs into their server solutions, Gigabyte empowers customers to tackle complex workloads with ease, efficiency, and scalability.
So what’s the TechArena take? As AI evolves and the infrastructure to support it becomes more advanced, hats off to Gigabyte for doubling down on its strengths—high-performance GPU servers, innovative cooling technologies, and partnerships with leading hardware and storage vendors.
SC ‘24 brought together innovators, thought leaders, and cutting-edge technologies to push the boundaries of high-performance computing (HPC).
During the event, Solidigm’s own Yuyang Sun had the chance to speak with Chen Lee, VP of Sales, HPC, Data Center and Enterprise for Giga Computing, about Gigabyte’s pivotal role in the server and AI market and the transformative impact of high-density SSDs.
Gigabyte’s Evolution: From Gaming to Global Server Leader
Gigabyte is widely recognized for its gaming and consumer electronics. Perhaps less widely known is that the company established a server division in 1989 to address the growing demand for enterprise and data center solutions. Today, Gigabyte ranks among the world’s top white-box server manufacturers, with a portfolio tailored for HPC, AI, and enterprise workloads.
Chen shared an anecdote about Gigabyte’s early collaboration with Google during the inception of open compute, underscoring the company’s focus on innovation, foresight, and willingness to embrace challenges.
“Game-changing” new 122 TB SSDs
Just before SC ‘24, Solidigm unveiled its groundbreaking 122 TB SSD, a high-density storage solution designed to supercharge AI workloads and data-intensive applications. Chen praised the SSD’s ability to deliver unprecedented storage capacity and speed, essential for the seamless integration of data with CPUs and GPUs in AI systems.
“The density and performance of this SSD are game-changing,” he noted. “It allows organizations to store more data with a smaller physical footprint, reducing infrastructure costs and energy consumption.
“With the emergence of the AI market, it becomes necessary to be able to react fast along with the GPU, the CPU, and the data needs to be seamless with the systems. So being able to have something with this kind of capacity, plus the speed, is amazing.”
Efficiency Meets Performance
High-density SSDs not only boost performance, but also address critical challenges in modern data centers. Compared to traditional 3.5-inch SAS drives, these compact SSDs dramatically reduce weight and space requirements, enabling enterprises to optimize their hardware investments.
Chen highlighted how Solidigm’s innovations align with Gigabyte’s vision of delivering efficient and reliable server solutions.
“Imagine holding a petabyte of data in just eight of these drives—it’s a testament to how far we’ve come. High-density storage is not just about capacity; it’s about enabling faster, smarter, and more sustainable computing.”
Gigabyte and Solidigm share a commitment to advancing AI and HPC. By integrating leading-edge technologies like high-density SSDs into their server solutions, Gigabyte empowers customers to tackle complex workloads with ease, efficiency, and scalability.
So what’s the TechArena take? As AI evolves and the infrastructure to support it becomes more advanced, hats off to Gigabyte for doubling down on its strengths—high-performance GPU servers, innovative cooling technologies, and partnerships with leading hardware and storage vendors.
