TAIPEI, Taiwan, November 21, 2024—ASUS today announced that its ESC N8-E11 servers will be integrated into the newly launched FPT AI Factory in Vietnam. The announcement was made during FPT Techday 2024, an annual technology forum organized by FPT Corporation that attracts thousands of participants and brings together medium and large enterprises in various fields.
To promote AI Factory development and operations in Vietnam and Japan, FPT and NVIDIA® brought together leading international organizations in the industry, including ASUS, DDN Storage, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, SCSK, and VAST Data. This partner ecosystem will combine its expertise, resources, and networks to unlock the AI Factory’s potential as a powerhouse for ever-expanding AI innovation while also reinforcing Sovereign AI in Vietnam and Japan.
“ASUS is one of the main partners of the NVIDIA Cloud Partner Program. With our experience in large-scale AI server deployment and operations, we are excited to partner with FPT and NVIDIA in this pioneering venture,” said Jason Chung, ASUS Regional Director of East Asia and Indochina, speaking at the FPT Techday 2024 event. “Together, we're empowering businesses in Vietnam and Japan to harness the power of AI. By fostering innovation and collaboration, we’re building an ecosystem that will ensure that no business is left behind in the AI era.”
Also in attendance at the event were Dr. Truong Gia Binh, FPT Corporation Chairman and representatives from the other six leading global technology vendors.
Powerful and innovative servers: FPT AI Factory with ASUS ESC N8-E11
The FPT AI Factory in Vietnam will include ASUS ESC N8-E11 servers. These 7U dual-socket servers are powered by 5th Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors and eight NVIDIA H100 Tensor Core GPUs. Designed to accelerate the development of AI and data science, ESC N8-E11 offers a dedicated one-GPU-to-one-NIC topology and supports up to eight NICs for the highest throughput during compute-intensive workloads. To reduce operating costs, the ASUS ESC N8-E11 is engineered to provide effective cooling and innovative components that deliver thermal efficiency, scalability, and unprecedented performance.
Other features of the servers include:
• Faster storage, graphics, and networking capabilities
• Modular design with reduced cable usage
• High level of power efficiency
• Accelerated networking and security for advanced cloud and AI workloads
• Comprehensive IT infrastructure solutions
FPT AI Factory offers “an all-inclusive stack for end-to-end AI product lifecycle, leveraging thousands of NVIDIA GPUs (H200, H100, and upcoming ones), along with the latest NVIDIA AI Enterprise software and frameworks, NVIDIA NeMo™, and NVIDIA Omniverse™. FPT AI Factory grants organizations, researchers, and innovators scalable GPU supercomputing to cultivate sophisticated AI solutions from scratch with faster time-to-market while safeguarding sensitive information and maintaining sovereignty. The suite also authorizes clientele to manage resources and processes expeditiously for large-scale AI and machine learning workloads, achieving up to 45% better total cost of ownership.”
A comprehensive AI solution provider
With its Ubiquitous AI. Incredible Possibilities strategy, ASUS is committed to making AI accessible and beneficial for everyone, everywhere:
• Public Cloud: ASUS provides AI Servers and AIHPCs that can be used for model training. The company not only provides a platform-as-a-service but also the infrastructure needed for AIHPCs. The goal is to put cloud-based AI computing within reach of everyone.
• Private Cloud: This is where organizations can leverage ASUS solutions for their inferencing needs. And the AI Foundry Service (AFS) provides pre-trained foundation models and fine-tuning capabilities to jumpstart AI development.
• Connected Edge: ASUS is helping businesses deploy AI applications across various industries, from cutting-edge smart healthcare and smart manufacturing to smart city, smart retail, and much more.
• Personal Client: AI-powered PCs and smartphones that empower users with intelligent features that streamline tasks, personalize experiences, and boost productivity.
ASUS is also leading AI innovation with its commitment to making AI solutions accessible worldwide. During his speech at FPT Techday 2024, Jason Chung, ASUS Regional Director of East Asia and Indochina, emphasized the dedication ASUS brings to transforming industries through cutting-edge technology.
In the realm of HPC Data Centers, ASUS is introducing the RS Series and ESC Series GPU Servers equipped with advanced air cooling and liquid cooling solution technology. These enhancements ensure superior performance and efficiency. ASUS is also advancing in generative AI, LLM training, inference, and machine learning, catering to diverse business needs.
In addition to innovation, ASUS provides consulting services to tailor AI solutions for clients, leveraging its expertise in GPU servers such as the ESC N8, ESC4000, and ESC8000 Series. This comprehensive approach underscores the company’s leadership in large-scale AI technology and its commitment to enhancing operational efficiency across sectors.
A global track record of success
The ASUS server team has conducted similar successful projects around the world, including India, Singapore, and Taiwan. A recent highlight was the work done in early 2024 with Yotta Data Services, a leading end-to-end digital transformation provider, to launch Shakti Cloud – India's first AI-centric cloud.
The ASUS ESC N8-E11 server emerged as a strong contender for Yotta Shakti Cloud's infrastructure due to its perfect synergy with AI-focused platforms. Equipped with the latest NVIDIA HGX H100 GPUs, the ESC N8-E11 delivers exceptional processing power, ideal for the demanding workloads that a user will encounter.
Additionally, the ESC N8-E11 allows for faster training times for complex AI models and smoother handling of large datasets. Furthermore, the server’s modular design allows for effortless scaling for user base growth, ensuring the cloud infrastructure can keep pace with increasing demands without needing a complete overhaul.
ASUS has also worked with Ubilink to create the largest supercomputing facility in Taiwan, delivering 45.82 PFLOP/s. The project exemplifies the power of strategic collaboration and enables extraordinary performance milestones in the field of artificial intelligence.
More information about the Yotta Data Services, Shakti Cloud, project, can be found at: https://servers.asus.com/stories/yotta-h100-server-success
To learn more about all the AI server and infrastructure solutions that ASUS provides, please see here: https://servers.asus.com/