Reducing the Carbon Footprint: Energy-Saving Strategies for Data Centers

The Dell PowerEdge XE9680 is a flagship 8-GPU, 6U server engineered to overcome infrastructure bottlenecks and move enterprises from experimental AI to full-scale production. It is built around dual 4th or 5th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors and supports up to 4TB of DDR5 memory with PCIe Gen 5.0 I/O. A key advantage is its flexible accelerator ecosystem, allowing choice between NVIDIA (H100/H200), AMD (MI300X), or Intel (Gaudi 3) GPUs without requiring a platform redesign. Performance benchmarks show up to 1.8× faster BERT pre-training and 2× higher inference throughput, demonstrating minimal communication bottlenecks and sustained utilization. The XE9680 provides operational efficiency; for example, AMD configurations offer 10–20% acquisition savings, enabling organizations to balance cost and performance for diverse AI workloads. Security is maintained through a Cyber Resilient Architecture and TPM 2.0.

The NVIDIA H200 NVL GPU redefines enterprise AI inference performance by focusing on higher throughput and efficiency for complex workloads like large language models and computer vision systems. The architecture features a substantial upgrade to 141 GB of HBM3e memory with 4.8 TB/s bandwidth, enabling larger AI models to fit entirely within GPU memory, minimizing latency and the need for partitioning. The H200 NVL utilizes fourth-generation NVLink for direct GPU communication up to 900 GB/s, crucial for efficient multi-GPU scaling in generative AI deployments. MLPerf Inference benchmarks confirmed the H200 NVL's advancements, demonstrating up to 1.8x higher performance in LLM inference compared to the H100 PCIe configuration. Furthermore, it offers superior performance-per-watt, resulting in lower energy and infrastructure costs for enterprises scaling their AI services. The NVL form factor is specifically designed for inference and provides flexible deployment options, excelling in recommendation systems and mixed workload environments

The Mellanox Spectrum-2 MSN3700C is a next-generation 100GbE switch engineered for high-performance, high-density data center environments. With 6.4 Tbps non-blocking throughput, 4.76 billion packets per second, and ultra-low 400ns latency, it’s purpose-built for demanding AI, ML, HPC, and cloud workloads. This compact 1U switch features 32 QSFP28 ports that can be split into 128 10/25GbE connections—offering spine and leaf flexibility in a single platform. It supports advanced networking protocols, RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCE), lossless traffic via PFC, and robust security through ACLs. Hot-swappable fans and dual redundant PSUs ensure high availability, while Open Ethernet support enables OS freedom—Onyx, Cumulus Linux, or SONiC via ONIE. Whether powering AI clusters, connecting NVMe fabrics, or serving hyperscale clouds, the MSN3700C delivers unmatched adaptability and reliability. For data centers seeking future-proof infrastructure without vendor lock-in, the MSN3700C stands out as a strategic investment in performance, density, and operational control.

Data centers are racing toward faster 25G and 100G networks. But how do you upgrade affordably without wasting space or sacrificing performance? The answer lies in smart, high-density top-of-rack (ToR) switches. These devices sit at the top of server racks, acting as a central hub connecting all servers below to the rest of your network.

Modern artificial intelligence demands immense computing power. AI servers rely on specialized hardware like NVIDIA H100 or AMD MI300X GPUs to train complex models. This incredible power comes with a significant challenge: intense heat generation.

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Computing infrastructure modernization can enhance productivity, foster innovation, improve security, and ensure compliance.

Global companies are realizing the value of data democratization, the process of giving non-technical employees throughout an organization access to high-powered data analytics.

Since the start of 2020, our personal devices—already ubiquitous on a daily basis—have taken on new levels of significance in our personal and professional lives. For many of us, the personal computer (PC) became a lifeline for our professional roles. It became a foundation for recreation and connecting with others when meeting in person was dangerous as well.

It’s more challenging than ever to find viable IT talent. Managed services help organzations get the talent they need, right when they need it. If you’re considering outsourcing or augmenting your IT function, here’s what you need to know about the benefits of partnering with a managed service provider. Managed services can provide you with strategic IT capabilities that support your long-term goals. Here are some of the benefits of working with an MSP.