Dell Technologies is ramping up its AI capabilities with a suite of new hardware and software aimed at accelerating enterprise artificial intelligence (AI) development. Celebrating the one-year anniversary of the Dell AI Factory collaboration with Nvidia, the company introduced a range of new products, including high-performance servers, AI-specific PCs, and an expanded AI data platform.
Among the standout innovations is the PowerEdge XE8712, a liquid-cooled server designed for high-performance computing, powered by Nvidia’s Grace CPUs and Blackwell GPUs. The server can support up to 144 Nvidia GPUs per rack and deliver up to 264 kilowatts of power, providing unmatched performance for AI workloads. This new architecture, coupled with Dell Integrated Rack 7000 infrastructure, aims to enhance both scalability and efficiency for demanding AI applications.
In addition to the server upgrades, Dell is expanding its Pro Max AI PC portfolio. The new systems include desktops and notebooks equipped with the Nvidia Grace Blackwell Superchip, delivering cutting-edge performance with up to 20 petaflops of computational power, making them ideal for AI developers. These systems are purpose-built for AI tasks, enabling developers to train massive models from their desks, a shift from traditional data center-only solutions.
Dell is also advancing its AI software stack. The Dell AI Data Platform, co-developed with Nvidia, is designed to streamline the deployment of AI applications with near real-time data processing. Features like agentic reasoning, enhanced data throughput, and support for Nvidia’s NIM microservices for foundation models will make large-scale AI model training more efficient. Additionally, the platform offers robust security features, including encryption and proactive threat detection, ensuring safe deployment of AI applications across organizations.
Speed and efficiency are central to the new offerings, with Dell’s PowerScale storage now validated for both Nvidia’s Cloud Partner Program and Nvidia-Certified Storage. Enhancements in storage performance include 220% faster data ingestion and 99% quicker data retrieval, significantly improving GPU utilization.
“Optimizing throughput so that data speed isn’t the bottleneck for AI workloads is a key part of our strategy,” said Varun Chhabra, Senior Vice President of Infrastructure and Telecom Marketing at Dell. He emphasized that the integration of these new tools and technologies will accelerate AI development, enabling organizations to deploy AI models faster and more securely.
With over 2,000 customers already using the Dell AI Factory platform, these latest developments underscore Dell’s commitment to driving innovation in AI. The expanded portfolio of AI-ready hardware and software aims to provide businesses with the tools they need to tackle the growing demands of enterprise AI, positioning Dell and Nvidia as leaders in the AI infrastructure space.
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