The Atos BullSequana EX series servers are a class of edge servers built for high-performance, low-latency applications including computer vision, virtual reality, and gaming. There are two types available: the BullSequana EXD for far edge deployments and the BullSequana EXR for edge data center deployments. The BullSequana EX series servers are powered by 4th Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors and can accommodate up to four NVIDIA A100 Tensor Core GPUs. This processor-GPU combo delivers the performance and scalability required to handle even the most demanding AI and analytics applications.
Features
The “Hardware Root of Trust” is a basic security concept that lays the groundwork for a safe system. It entails generating and storing cryptographic keys, certificates, and other sensitive information using a tamper-resistant hardware component or module known as a Trusted Platform Module (TPM).
This module is built to withstand both physical and software-based assaults. It serves as the foundation of security by providing a reliable source of verification for the server’s firmware and software. The hardware root of trust is critical in confirming the integrity of the system’s boot process, cryptographic activities, and software upgrades, hence resisting various sorts of assaults aimed at compromising the system’s security.
Secure boot is a security method that ensures that only trustworthy and approved software is performed during the boot process of a server. It uses cryptographic signatures to validate the bootloader, kernel, and other key components before loading them into memory.
This prevents unapproved or malicious software from being introduced into the boot process, ensuring the integrity of the server from the start. The secure boot protects against bootkits, rootkits, and other sophisticated attacks that try to change the boot procedure to obtain unauthorized access or control over the system.
Hot-swappable components are server hardware pieces that can be replaced or removed without shutting down the entire server. This feature improves server availability and reduces downtime during maintenance or component updates.
Servers having hot-swappable components, such as hard drives, power supplies, fans, and memory modules, enable IT professionals to make modifications or repairs on the fly, ensuring that key services remain operational.
This capability is especially useful in data centers and business contexts where uptime is critical. It also contributes to the server infrastructure’s general robustness and flexibility.
Application Areas
Computer vision is a branch of artificial intelligence (AI) that focuses on teaching robots to interpret and comprehend visual data from the outside environment. BullSequana EX servers are ideal for AI-powered applications that make use of computer vision algorithms. These servers can handle and analyze visual data effectively due to their high processing capabilities and optimized hardware.
Facial recognition systems, for example, can identify persons from images or video streams, object identification algorithms could identify and locate specific things within images or videos, and video analytics can extract valuable insights from video recordings. These technologies have several applications, ranging from improving security and surveillance to allowing creative retail experiences and industrial automation.
VR is the creation of immersive and interactive digital worlds that imitate real-world experiences. BullSequana EX servers can be critical in providing high-quality VR experiences. To generate complex and realistic 3D scenes in real-time, virtual reality applications demand tremendous computer resources.
BullSequana EX servers provide the processing ability to meet the substantial graphics and computing needs of VR content, delivering seamless and immersive user experiences. These servers can assist construct engaging and aesthetically appealing virtual reality environments for gaming, training simulations, architectural visualization, and other applications.
BullSequana EX servers provide a flexible and powerful platform for a variety of applications such as computer vision, virtual reality, gaming, and edge data centers. Because of their durable hardware and optimized performance, they are well-suited for offering innovative and resource-intensive services in a variety of fields.