Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL) and Red Hat, Inc. have announced a strategic collaboration to bring Red Hat Enterprise Linux AI (RHEL AI) to Dell PowerEdge servers, positioning RHEL AI as a preferred platform on the Dell PowerEdge R760xa server. This joint effort aims to streamline the development, testing, and deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI (gen AI) models for enterprises.
Enhanced AI Capabilities on Dell PowerEdge Servers
RHEL AI, an AI-optimized platform, provides organizations with the tools needed to implement AI/ML strategies at scale. Dell and Red Hat’s collaboration ensures that PowerEdge servers deliver consistent AI experiences on optimized hardware, incorporating NVIDIA accelerated computing for AI workloads. This solution brings together Red Hat’s open-source Granite large language models (LLMs) and InstructLab’s model alignment tools to support AI model development.
RHEL AI will be packaged as an optimized bootable image for individual server deployments across hybrid cloud environments. It will also be integrated with Red Hat OpenShift AI, allowing enterprises to manage and run AI models at scale on distributed clusters.
Global Availability and Test Drive
RHEL AI on Dell PowerEdge will be available in Q3 2024. Enterprises can explore the solution at Dell Customer Solution Centers located globally.
Supporting Quotes
Joe Fernandes, Vice President and General Manager, Generative AI Foundation Model Platforms, Red Hat: “AI by nature requires extensive resources spanning enabled servers, compute power and GPUs. As organizations evaluate and implement gen AI use cases, it is imperative that they build on a platform that is able to scale with their business while also providing the agility to experiment and develop AI-driven innovations. By collaborating with Dell Technologies to validate and empower RHEL AI on Dell PowerEdge servers, we are enabling customers with greater confidence and flexibility to harness the power of gen AI workloads across hybrid cloud environments and propel their business into the future.”
Arun Narayanan, Senior Vice President, Dell Technologies: “Validating RHEL AI for AI workloads on Dell PowerEdge servers provides customers with greater confidence that the servers, GPUs and foundational platforms are tested and validated on an ongoing basis. This simplifies the gen AI user experience and accelerates the process to build and deploy critical AI workloads on a trusted software stack.”
Anil Sethi, Vice President, Infrastructure Solutions Group, Dell Technologies India: “Dell Technologies’ collaboration with Red Hat on AI is an exciting update for businesses across the globe, focused on creating their mark through digital transformation. RHEL AI will be facilitating seamless enterprise development, testing, and deployment of AI and GenerativeAI models empowering businesses with cutting-edge technology. Integrating RHEL AI with our advanced PowerEdge servers provides a robust, validated platform that simplifies AI adoption and accelerates digital transformation. As AI-driven strategies gain momentum, this initiative will help businesses harness AI’s full potential and drive growth in a dynamic digital landscape. This collaboration presents an opportunity for Indian enterprises to explore future-ready offerings with Dell Technologies which can support their journey towards the future of work, with the tools needed to innovate and scale.”
Bob Pette, Vice President, Enterprise Platforms, NVIDIA: “In today’s fast-paced market, it is critical for organizations to be equipped with validated and trusted AI-enabled solutions to kick-start their gen AI use cases. Red Hat and Dell will extend gen AI capabilities for customers with an optimized experience for NVIDIA accelerated computing, including NVIDIA H100 Tensor Core GPUs, with Dell PowerEdge servers and RHEL AI.”
With this collaboration, Dell and Red Hat are set to redefine enterprise AI adoption, providing businesses with the tools they need to harness the full potential of AI in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
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