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SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 31, 2020 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/--

-- Deep Learning Supercomputer MN-Core(TM) Achieves Record 21.11 Gigaflops

Performance-Per-Watt Based on Real-World Scientific Application Benchmarks  

Super Micro Computer, Inc. (Nasdaq: SMCI), a global leader in enterprise

computing, storage, networking solutions and green computing technology, today

announced that its collaboration with Preferred Networks achieved the #1

ranking for the Green500 (https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2902900-1&h=2405638943&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top500.org%2Fnews%2Ftop500-certificates-top-ranking-systems-55th-list%2F&a=Green500 ) semi-annual industry assessment.  

The MN-3 reached a record 21.11Gigaflops of performance-per-watt on a benchmark

run that delivered a total performance of 1.62 Petaflops.  This efficiency achievement is

15% higher than the previous Green500 record of 18.404 Gflops/W, which was recorded in June 2018.

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"Supermicro was excited to work with PFN on this exceptional system supporting

machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL) applications and energy

efficiency," said Charles Liang, CEO and president of Supermicro. "The Green500

international recognition confirms that Supermicro delivers exceptional

products -- resource-saving, superior design, and high-reliability to the market."

PFN (https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2902900-1&h=3044360004&u=https%3A%2F%2Fpreferred.jp%2Fen%2F&a=PFN )

partnered with Supermicro to develop this customized server, which addresses

a wide range of applications that require ultra-fast communications. Based in

Japan, PFN strives to solve complex problems that utilize deep learning,

robotics, and other advanced technologies.

"We are very pleased to have partnered with Supermicro, who worked with us very

closely to build MN-3, which was recognized as the world's most

energy-efficiency supercomputer," stated Yusuke Doi, VP of Computing

Infrastructure at Preferred Networks. "We can deliver outstanding performance

while using a fraction of the power that was previously required for such a

large supercomputer."

The PFN solution is based on the Supermicro GPU server that utilizes Intel(R)

Xeon(R) CPUs, and MN-Core boards developed by Preferred Networks. This advanced

system offers up to 6TB of DDR4 memory, and multiple GPUs or accelerators, as

well as the interconnects that enable ultra-fast communications between GPUs.

PFN Supercomputer

The PFN supercomputer can serve many users simultaneously. The initial cluster

consisted of 48 servers- four interconnect nodes, and five 100GbE switches.

There was a total of 2,080 CPU cores, housed in a 7U high rack-mounted unit.

Learn (https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2902900-1&h=1415851034&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.supermicro.com%2Fen%2Fsuccess-story%2Fgreen500-number1&a=Learn ) more about the Green500 supercomputer.  

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About Super Micro Computer, Inc.

Supermicro (Nasdaq: SMCI), the leading innovator in high-performance,

high-efficiency server technology, is a premier provider of advanced Server

Building Block Solutions(R) for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT,

Hadoop/Big Data, HPC and Embedded Systems worldwide. Supermicro is committed to

protecting the environment through its "We Keep IT Green(R)" initiative and

provides customers with the most energy-efficient, environmentally-friendly

solutions available on the market.

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SOURCE:  Super Micro Computer, Inc.

CONTACT: Greg Kaufman

         Super Micro Computer, Inc.

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