Eviden leads the charge in high-performance computing with new
AI-ready scale-out networking offering
Paris, France – November 14, 2024
– Eviden, the Atos Group business leading in advanced
computing, today announces the launch of BXI v3,
the third generation of the only European scale-out networking
technology, specifically designed for Artificial Intelligence (AI)
and high-performance computing (HPC) workloads, set to be available
in the second half 2025.
AI and HPC domains are witnessing an exponential
increase in compute power with exascale1 workloads,
trillion parameters large language models being developed. In
contrast scale-out networking - the backbone of the system – has
not seen the same performance improvements, which represents a
networking wall for advancing AI & HPC science and requires a
radically different approach.
To address this challenge, Eviden has developed
the third generation of its patented BullSequana eXascale
Interconnect (BXI v3) in partnership with the French CEA
(Atomic Energy Commission and Alternative Energies). This
advancement makes breakthroughs in SmartNIC (Smart Network
Interface Card) and application protocol offloading a reality for
AI and HPC applications.
While the number of GPUs in computing systems
rapidly increases, especially for AI applications, many existing
scale-out networking solutions are struggling to enhance the
performance of these powerful processors. A key feature of the BXI
v3 is its ability to offload application communications - typically
managed by the processor - to a specialized component on the NIC.
This unique approach optimizes distributed communications at scale,
thus handling them much more effectively than current methods,
optimizing CPU and GPU resource allocation. This is ultimately
resulting in faster application execution up to 35% and lower TCO
(Total Cost of Ownership).
With the BXI v3, Eviden has embraced
Ethernet as the base communication protocol,
enhancing it with features that are typically reserved for high-end
scale-out networking, such as Infiniband. The BXI v3 delivers
exceptionally low latencies (less than 200 ns port-to-port), high
bandwidth, in order packet delivery, advanced congestion management
and remarkable scalability.
Adopting Ethernet as the base protocol and
enhancing its capabilities marks a significant milestone on the BXI
Scale-Out networking roadmap allowing Eviden to deliver a solution
in 2025 that already aligns with the Ultra Ethernet Consortium
(UEC)’s ambitions. As the only European founding member in the UEC,
Eviden collaborates with industry giants to expand Ultra-Ethernet
Consortium, with the aim to enable a broader ecosystem of
components and markets, extending Ethernet for AI and HPC workloads
with application ready SmartNIC capabilities.
Earl Joseph, CEO of Hyperion
Research said "The launch of Eviden’s newest BXI marks
a significant milestone in the HPC market, one that speaks to the
growing demand for innovative network technologies designed to
unlock the full potential of HPC and Artificial Intelligence. As
the appetite for AI-ready scalable infrastructures continues to
grow, Eviden’s unique approach offers a strong perspective,
combining seamless plug-and-play capabilities with a deep
understanding of market needs. By embracing the most widely used
protocol in the market, while extending it with the unique features
of application protocol offload to the NIC, Eviden brings to the
market a real SmartNIC Network with Plug&Play capabilities for
both OpenMPI (HPC) and NCCL/RCCL (AI) highly demanding workloads.
This solution is designed to become an essential tool for
organizations aiming to enhance the potential of their CPU and GPU
power while improving TCO and ease of integration."
Jacques-Charles Lafoucrière, Program
Director at CEA’s Military Applications Directorate said
“We’ve seen firsthand the power of Eviden’s BullSequana
eXascale Interconnect in our EXA1 HE supercomputer, delivered
earlier this year and ranked #17 in the TOP500 (May 2024). We fully
support this new version; as AI workloads grow increasingly
demanding, a robust interconnect is essential and having a ‘made in
France’ solution is strategic for our sovereignty.”
Emmanuel Le Roux, SVP, Global Head of
Big Data and Security, at Eviden, Atos Group, said
“As technological demands continue to grow and evolve, we are
uniquely equipped to meet these challenges. As the European leader
in Advanced Computing, we are committed to offering sovereign and
innovative technology solutions. This positions us at the forefront
of the industry, empowering our customers to shape the future of AI
and high-performance computing.”
For a deeper understanding of the solution and
its context, please refer to the dedicated white paper available
here.
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About
Eviden2
Eviden is a next-gen technology leader in
data-driven, trusted and sustainable digital transformation with a
strong portfolio of patented technologies. With worldwide leading
positions in advanced computing, security, AI, cloud and digital
platforms, it provides deep expertise for all industries in more
than 47 countries. Bringing together 41,000 world-class talents,
Eviden expands the possibilities of data and technology across the
digital continuum, now and for generations to come. Eviden is an
Atos Group company with an annual revenue of c. € 5 billion.
About Atos
Atos is a global leader in digital
transformation with c. 82,000 employees and annual revenue of c. €
10 billion. European number one in cybersecurity, cloud and
high-performance computing, the Group provides tailored end-to-end
solutions for all industries in 69 countries. A pioneer in
decarbonization services and products, Atos is committed to a
secure and decarbonized digital for its clients. Atos is a SE
(Societas Europaea) and listed on Euronext Paris.
The purpose of Atos is to help design
the future of the information space. Its expertise and services
support the development of knowledge, education and research in a
multicultural approach and contribute to the development of
scientific and technological excellence. Across the world, the
Group enables its customers and employees, and members of societies
at large to live, work and develop sustainably, in a safe and
secure information space.
Press contact
Constance Arnoux – constance.arnoux@eviden.com –
+33 (0) 44 12 16 35
1 Exascale is a measure of supercomputing performance, it refers
to computing systems able to achieve one trillion calculations per
second.
2 Eviden business is operated through the
following brands: AppCentrica, ATHEA, Cloudamize, Cloudreach,
Cryptovision, DataSentics, Edifixio, Energy4U, Engage ESM, Evidian,
Forensik, IDEAL GRP, In Fidem, Ipsotek, Maven Wave, Profit4SF, SEC
Consult, Visual BI, Worldgrid, X-Perion.
Eviden is a registered trademark. © Eviden
SAS, 2024.
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