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NVIDIA DGX SuperPOD with NetApp ONTAP Storage
NVIDIA DGX SuperPOD with NetApp ONTAP Storage combines the computing performance of NVIDIA DGX systems with the world-class enterprise AI functionality of cloud-connected NetApp AFF A90 storage systems to enable data-driven workflows for ML, AI, and high-performance technical computing (HPC).
NVIDIA DGX SuperPOD™ with NetApp® ONTAP® Storage combines the computing performance of NVIDIA DGX™ systems with the world-class enterprise AI functionality of cloud-connected NetApp AFF A90 storage systems to enable data-driven workflows for ML, AI, and high-performance technical computing (HPC). This integrated solution provides organizations with a scalable, secure, and efficient platform for AI development and deployment. The architecture can eliminate traditional infrastructure silos, enabling seamless collaboration among data scientists, engineers, and other stakeholders.
Features and Benefits
The capabilities that set NVIDIA DGX SuperPOD with NetApp ONTAP Storage apart.
Key Benefits
Unified Data Management
A centralized platform that provides comprehensive control over your AI data lifecycle.
Accelerated Data Access
Rapid, secure access to data across your organization.
Seamless Infrastructure scaling
A unified platform that grows with your needs, from proof of concept to enterprise-wide deployment.
Comprehensive data protection
Enterprise-grade data protection that safeguards sensitive information throughout the entire AI lifecycle
Zero-Trust Security
Security with a zero-trust architecture that protects your AI infrastructure at every layer
Data management and access
Advanced Data Reduction Technology
NVIDIA DGX SuperPOD with NetApp ONTAP Storage implements advanced data reduction technology that optimizes storage utilization while maintaining performance.
NetApp Snapshot and FlexClone Capabilities
Through the NetApp Snapshot™ and FlexClone® capabilities of ONTAP, teams can instantly create space-efficient copies of datasets for parallel development and testing. Multiple AI teams can work simultaneously on different versions of the same dataset without consuming additional storage space or compromising data integrity.
Unified Data Access Framework
With the solution’s unified data access framework, teams can easily integrate existing workflows and tools. Data scientists and engineers can leverage familiar protocols and interfaces while benefiting from enterprise-grade data protection and management capabilities.
Intelligent Data Tiering
The platform’s intelligent data tiering automatically optimizes data placement across storage tiers, so frequently accessed datasets remain readily available while less frequently used data moves to more cost-effective storage. This intelligent approach to data management, combined with the global namespace capabilities of ONTAP, provides AI teams with a truly unified and efficient data access experience.
Scalability
Intelligent Workload Orchestration
NVIDIA DGX SuperPOD with NetApp ONTAP Storage features intelligent workload orchestration that automatically balances resources, optimizing performance for concurrent AI training jobs and inference workloads. ONTAP storage efficiency technologies like deduplication and compression maximize storage capacity as data grows.
Eliminate Infrastructure Silos
By breaking down infrastructure silos and optimizing resource management within AI Centers of Excellence, organizations can eliminate redundant systems and reduce operational overhead. This unified infrastructure accelerates AI project timelines and improves the return on technology investments.
Seamless Scaling
Organizations can seamlessly scale by adding DGX compute nodes and ONTAP storage systems without disruption. The architecture supports both scale-up and scale-out approaches for computational power, memory, and storage. The unified fabric maintains high performance and low latency at any scale, optimizing efficiency for AI workloads.
Security
Robust Security Measures
Through NetApp’s robust security measures such as role-based access control (RBAC), multifactor authentication, and audit logging, organizations can confidently pursue AI initiatives while protecting intellectual property and maintaining compliance. With this protection, only authorized personnel and AI agents can access sensitive models, training data, and enterprise data.
Comprehensive Encryption
The solution protects data through comprehensive encryption both at rest and in transit, while providing integrated security monitoring for real-time threat detection and automated response.
Snapshot and Backup Capabilities
Built-in Snapshot and backup capabilities enable quick recovery from security incidents, minimizing both downtime and data loss.
Strong Security Foundation
This strong security foundation allows businesses to innovate faster, collaborate more effectively with partners, and scale their AI operations while maintaining excellent data protection.
Expert Guidance
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Technical Specifications
Exhaustive hardware and software metrics extracted directly from official documentation.
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Compute PlatformNVIDIA DGX systems
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Storage PlatformNetApp AFF A90 storage systems (cloud-connected)
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Storage Operating SystemNetApp ONTAP
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Supported WorkloadsMachine Learning (ML), Artificial Intelligence (AI), High-Performance Technical Computing (HPC)
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Data ReductionAdvanced data reduction technology
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Space-Efficient CopiesNetApp Snapshot and FlexClone
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Storage EfficiencyDeduplication and compression
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Data TieringIntelligent data tiering across storage tiers
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NamespaceGlobal namespace capabilities of ONTAP
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Workload OrchestrationIntelligent workload orchestration with automatic resource balancing
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Scaling ApproachScale-up and scale-out
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Scaling DimensionsComputational power, memory, and storage
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FabricUnified fabric with high performance and low latency at any scale
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ExpansionAdd DGX compute nodes and ONTAP storage systems without disruption
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Access ControlRole-based access control (RBAC)
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AuthenticationMultifactor authentication
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LoggingAudit logging
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EncryptionComprehensive encryption at rest and in transit
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MonitoringIntegrated security monitoring for real-time threat detection and automated response
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RecoveryBuilt-in Snapshot and backup capabilities
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ArchitectureZero-trust architecture
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