Tech companies GigaIO and SourceCode have joined forces to launch a disruptive portable AISupercomputer ——GryfUnlike previous bulky supercomputers, Gryf is cleverly designed to be the size of a suitcase. Unlike previous bulky supercomputers, Gryf is cleverly designed to be the size of a suitcase, weighing no more than 55 pounds (note: about 24.97 kg), and fully compliant with TSA suitcase regulations, so users can easily take it on the road.
But don't be fooled by the Gryf's small form factor - with four built-in graphics processing units (GPUs), 246 terabytes of storage, and an integrated power supply of up to 2,500 watts, it's capable of handling the rigors of data collection and processing for AI projects. Gryf solves the problem of sending data back to large data centers for processing, which is time-consuming, labor-intensive, and poses data security concerns.
Another highlight of Gryf is its customizable hardware configuration. Thanks to GigaIO's FabreX Artificial Intelligence Memory Architecture, users have the flexibility to change the internal modules according to different workloads. For example, for AI or machine learning projects, users can choose to install a combination of two compute modules, a gas pedal module, two storage modules and a networking module. And when the project focuses on storage, it can be easily replaced with a configuration of one compute module and five storage modules.
According to GigaIO and SourceCode, a single Gryf can process more than a petabyte (2 to the 50th power) of information. With the FabreX in-memory architecture, up to five Gryf's can be stacked to collaborate on even larger and more complex tasks. After in-situ data collection and initial processing, Gryf can be easily transported back to the data center and connected to the more powerful core computer, GigaPod, for in-depth analysis via the FabreX in-memory architecture.
Alan Benjamin, CEO of GigaIO, highlighted the value of Gryf in applications such as defense. For example, military personnel need timely access to actionable intelligence information in field environments, and Gryf's portability and robustness are perfectly suited to meet this need. Its customizable hardware configurations and innovative architecture powered by FabreX allow Gryf to adapt to a variety of sensor-intensive edge computing environments, providing users with advanced compute, storage, and graphics processing capabilities.
The Gryf is now officially on sale, with the exact price yet to be announced.