SuperMicro, a Total IT Solution Provider for AI, Cloud, Storage, and 5G/Edge, and Blaize®, the AI computing innovator revolutionizing Edge computing solutions, have teamed up to offer two new server products within the extensive SuperMicro product lineup. This collaboration will bring enhanced AI Inferencing capability to the Enterprise Edge Data Center by incorporating the groundbreaking and fully programmable Blaize® Graph Streaming Processor (GSP®) Architecture and access to the Blaize Software Suite into select SuperMicro Server SKUs. With the AI revolution in full swing, enterprises across the technology spectrum at the edge and in the data center are considering how to manage the increasing need to execute AI workloads on servers, whether in the Cloud or on-prem, adding more AI Inferencing capability can help future proof systems for the unique demands presented by AI workloads. Traditional CPU, GPU, and FPGA solutions alone are not equipped to handle the needs of AI applications efficiently. With the addition of bespoke Blaize GSP-powered hardware and Blaize Software Suite, SuperMicro expands its product portfolio as a total IT Solutions Provider, offering end-to-end solutions for AI Inferencing to data center customers.

The Products

Two new server product options, each designed for different use cases, are available. Together, they offer broad solutions to customers looking to introduce AI Inferencing capability into their server workloads. The SuperMicro SuperServer SSG-121E-NES24R with the  Blaize® Xplorer® X1600E EDSFF Small Form Factor Accelerator, providing the AI Inferencing capability for traditional Cloud server applications, and the SuperMicro GPU A+ Server with the Blaize® Xplorer® X1600P-Q PCIe Accelerator providing AI Inferencing capability for on-prem server solutions. Let’s dive deeper into each server product to explore some key benefits.

SuperMicro SuperServer SSG-121E-NES24R
AI Solutions Powered by the Blaize® Xplorer® X1600EEDSFF Accelerator

Maximize Efficiency and Reduce Cost with AI Computing for Data Centers

Starting with the SuperServer SSG-121E-NES24R, equipped with the Xplorer X1600EEDSFF Accelerator. This server for cloud-based solutions offers high-density computing in a compact 1U form factor, helping customers reduce costs at scale for a lower overall total cost of ownership. Consider density per card scaled to the number of cards per server, servers per rack, and racks per data center. Customers can realize 3-5x cost savings versus alternatives. The server provides ultra-high-density performance at ~400 TOPs per 1U server, supporting up to 24 Xplorer X1600E EDSFF cards per server. This results in ultra-efficient CPU usage as Blaize accelerators require near-zero management, and each card can self-regulate to handle AI/ML workloads. This is all provided at a low power cost, which can enhance workload efficiency and help to reduce carbon footprint as each card has an 8W average power under 300W and 600W total for a 1U server. Some industries and verticals that can benefit from this sever solution include Healthcare, Financial, Commercial, Education, Smart City, Retail, Defense, and Cloud Computing.

Cost-Effective: Low Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)

• High-Density Computing in a Small Footprint helps reduce CAPEX expenditure at scale for lower overall TCO
• Scalability: Compact 1U standard form factor allows quick integration from small edge devices to larger data centers
• 3-5x Cost Savings vs Alternatives

 Sustainable Power Consumption Built for Efficiency

• Ultra-High Density: 1U Server supporting up to 24 Xplorer® 1600E EDSFF cards
• Ultra-Efficient CPU Usage: Blaize accelerators require near-zero management; each card is self-regulating and handles AI/ML workloads.
• Low Power: Enhancing workload efficiency helps to reduce carbon footprint by averaging 8W card power for under 300W and under 600W total 1U server power

 Fully Programmable

• Unique Blaize GSP Architecture enables the execution of multiple AI workloads simultaneously and efficiently.
• Blaze Software Suite offers an easy-to-use UX interface with no/low code framework. This enables users to solve real-world problems using AI for rapid deployment.

SuperMicro GPU A+ Server: AI Solutions Powered by Blaize® Xplorer® X1600P-Q PCIe Card

Unify Your AI Operations in One Powerful Server

The SuperMicro GPU+ server with AI Inferencing capability provided by the Xplorer® X1600P-QPCIe card is a powerful all-in-one solution for on-prem needs. This provides unbridled performance, supporting 1,000+ cameras for Video Analytics applications with low latency and high throughput compared to legacy hardware solutions. Additionally, this solution enables end-to-end management and monitoring software with custom dashboards that are available for a bespoke user experience. This server is ideal for those who need a secure on-prem solution to secure sensitive data that complies with regulatory standards. This allows for complete control of confidential data and the freedom to conduct AI operations only with authorized personnel.

Both server systems benefit from the fully programmable Blaize GSP architecture, which enables the execution of multiple AI workloads concurrently and efficiently. Our architecture also utilizes the full capability of the Blaize Software Suite, which provides numerous options for UX interface with a low-code or no-code framework to help fast-track development time and allow users to solve real-world problems with the added benefit of rapid deployment. Some industries and verticals that can benefit from this on-prem solution include Healthcare, Financial, Commercial, Education, Smart City, Retail, Defense, HPC, and Deep Learning.

For more details on Blaize GSP Architecture and the full capability of the Blaize Software Suite, check out our previous blog, Where Does Blaize Fit in the Enterprise and Edge Data Center Frontier? (https://bit.ly/4bbHE7o)

Powerful All-In-One solution

• Unbridled Performance – Supporting 1,000+ cameras for Video Analytics applications with low latency and high throughput compared to legacy hardware solutions
• End-to-End Management & Monitoring Standard or custom dashboards available for an intuitive user experience to fit your needs

Secure Your Data On-Prem

• Stores Data Locally – Ideal solution for on-prem locations where limited bandwidth is a problem
• Security and Privacy – Keep sensitive customer data secure on-prem while adhering to strict regulatory and compliance standards.
• Complete Data Control – Maintain full control of your confidential data, allowing you freedom in your AI operations for authorized personnel only.

Fully Programmable

• Unique Blaize® GSP Architecture enables the execution of multiple AI workloads simultaneously and efficiently.
• Blaze® Software Suite offers an easy-to-use UX interface with no/low code framework. This enables users to solve real-world problems using AI for rapid deployment.

Supermicro and Blaize are thrilled to collaborate and bring AI inferencing solutions to the data center. Whether in the cloud with the cost-effective Supermicro SuperServer SSG-121E-NES24R equipped with the Blaize Xplorer X1600P EDSFF Accelerator to reduce total cost of ownership at scale or on-prem with the Supermicro GPU+ server featuring AI inferencing capability provided by the Xplorer X1600P-Q PCIe accelerator, this partnership offers a powerful all-in-one solution that puts you in control of your data. Each has the full programmability offered by the unique Blaize GSP architecture and Blaize Software Suite.

Coming Up

As our blog series continues, we will examine other server capabilities and key verticals like Retail, Defense, and Smart City and expand on the full capabilities of our software stack.