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October 24, 2011

NextComputing's Blade Server Supports NVIDIA Tesla C-Class GPU Computing Processors

NextComputing (News - Alert), a provider of small form-factor and dense computing servers and workstations, announced support for the NVIDIA (News - Alert) Tesla C-class GPU computing processors in its NextStream dense streaming blade server, including Tesla C2075.

The NextStream is optimized for high-performance computing tasks that require a mix of multi-core CPU processing with GPU co-processing in a dense form-factor.

Businesses need to make significant investment in rack real estate for traditional blade servers. Typical blade servers start at 5U high and the optimized one for heavy GPU computing is 7U high.

The combination of CPU and GPU density is now a need across multiple industries. This includes projects in smaller environments like remote research labs or in vehicles such as aircraft or ships.

“We’re enthusiastic about the benefits NVIDIA Tesla GPU computing processors can bring to our entire product line of small form-factor servers and workstations,” said Bob Labadini, president and CTO of NextComputing, in a statement.

“As the demand for GPU computing continues to grow across many of our key vertical markets, including the government, entertainment, and various high-end 3D visualization applications, NextComputing is uniquely positioned to offer specialized platforms such as the NextStream that fulfill needs where traditional servers cannot,” Labadini added.

Leveraging the NextStream blade server, organizations can solve load 2U chassis with maximum CPU processing, support for the latest NVIDIA Tesla GPU computing processors, integrated Ethernet switching, and a dedicated management PC module for in-chassis direct management of blade nodes.

Recently, NextComputing announced the launch of Nucleus compact graphics workstation. Offering immersive 3D experience for professional graphics applications, the Nucleus compact graphics workstation provides designers, digital artists, engineers, and geospatial analysts with a single, turn-key solution for working in stereoscopic 3D with a variety of popular applications.

The Nucleus compact graphics workstation is now bundled with the NVIDIA 3D Vision Pro system, NVIDIA Quadro professional graphics solutions from PNY Technologies (News - Alert), and the Planar SA2311W 23-inch 3D monitor.



Rajani Baburajan is a contributing editor for TMCnet. To read more of Rajani's articles, please visit her columnist page.

Edited by Jennifer Russell
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