HPC Infrastructures: High Level Architecture and Role of the Network

Overview

Explore HPC and AI infrastructure architecture, focusing on communication networks and green computing systems to reduce energy consumption through real-world examples.

Syllabus

- Introduction to HPC Infrastructures -- Definition and importance of HPC -- Overview of AI infrastructure -- Historical evolution and future trends - HPC Architecture -- Components of HPC systems -- Processor architectures and performance -- Memory hierarchy and storage solutions - Networking in HPC -- Communication protocols and frameworks -- High-speed interconnects (InfiniBand, Ethernet) -- Network topology and design principles - Green Computing in HPC -- Energy-efficient design strategies -- Power management techniques -- Case studies of green HPC systems - Role of Networks in AI and HPC -- Network impact on AI performance -- Optimizing networks for AI workloads -- Distributed computing and edge AI integration - Energy Consumption in HPC -- Metrics and benchmarks for energy efficiency -- Cooling technologies and their effects -- Software solutions for energy savings - Real-world HPC Implementations -- Case studies of leading HPC infrastructures -- Challenges and solutions in HPC networking -- Innovations in reducing energy usage - Emerging Trends and Future Directions -- Quantum computing and its potential impact -- Advances in photonic networks -- Leveraging AI for infrastructure management - Conclusion -- Recap of key concepts -- Future outlook on HPC and AI infrastructure development -- Opportunities for innovation and research

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