As part of the SC24 conference, Dell Technologies presented significant advancements in its Dell AI Factory platform, designed to simplify the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in businesses. With an offering that includes infrastructures, innovative solutions, and services, the company aims to accelerate AI deployments and maximize data utilization, providing companies with tools to compete in today’s digital landscape.
New Infrastructures for AI Intensive Workloads
Dell introduced updates to its Integrated Rack Scalable Systems (IRSS) program, which offers ready-to-use rack systems with smart cooling and space-efficient design. Notable additions include the Dell PowerEdge XE9685L and PowerEdge XE7740 servers, optimized for demanding tasks such as machine learning, high-performance computing (HPC), and large-scale data analytics.
- Dell PowerEdge XE9685L: This 4U liquid-cooled server is equipped with 5th Generation AMD EPYC™ CPUs and NVIDIA HGX H200 or B200 platforms. It offers industry-leading GPU density, allowing for up to 96 NVIDIA GPUs per rack, making it ideal for high-density AI and HPC workloads.
- Dell PowerEdge XE7740: This 4U air-cooled server utilizes Intel Xeon® CPUs and can be configured with up to 16 accelerators for specific tasks such as fine-tuning and inference of generative AI models.
Dell also announced that its upcoming server, based on the NVIDIA GB200 Grace Blackwell NVL4 Superchip, will manage up to 144 GPUs per rack, catering to the demands of massive AI and HPC workloads.
Dell Data Lakehouse: Modern Data Management for AI
The Dell Data Lakehouse platform received significant enhancements, including the integration of Apache Spark, which enables processing of distributed data at scale. This AI-optimized architecture facilitates the management, analysis, and extraction of information from large data volumes, accelerating the acquisition of actionable results.
Strategic Collaborations to Accelerate AI Adoption
Dell has expanded its collaboration with technology partners to enhance the capabilities of its AI Factory. Key partnerships include:
- Dell Agentic RAG with NVIDIA: A solution designed to improve workflows for generating complex queries through the integration of tools like NVIDIA NeMo Retriever and NVIDIA AI Blueprint.
- Dell Validated Designs for AI PCs: Open-source guides that enable the development of customized AI applications, integrating language, vision, and voice recognition models across various platforms.
Specialized Services for Efficient AI Adoption
To address the challenges associated with implementing AI strategies, Dell introduced a set of services designed to help companies achieve their goals more efficiently:
- Optimized AI Network Design Services: Provide network designs with higher speed and lower latency.
- Sustainable Data Center Services: Focused on energy efficiency and emissions reduction, aligning with companies’ sustainability goals.
- Data Management Services: Help organizations discover, classify, and optimize their data, facilitating access to high-quality information ready for AI.
A Future Driven by AI
According to Arthur Lewis, President of Dell’s Infrastructure Solutions Group, “Making AI work across an organization can be a significant challenge. We are facilitating this process for our customers with infrastructures, solutions, and services that simplify AI deployments, paving the way for smarter, more adaptable ways of working.”
These innovations are designed to position businesses at the center of digital transformation, enabling them to automate tasks, reduce costs, and enhance data security through the integration of AI in devices and processes.
Availability
Some of the products and services are already available, while others will arrive in 2025. Among them:
- Dell PowerEdge XE9685L: Globally available in the first quarter of 2025.
- Dell PowerEdge XE7740: Globally available in the second quarter of 2025.
- Dell Data Lakehouse and Dell Validated Designs for AI PCs: Available now.
With these solutions, Dell reaffirms its commitment to leading enterprise AI adoption, providing tools that not only accelerate innovation but also drive sustainable and efficient resource development.
via: Dell