Scan Computers revolutionizes GPU storage with PEAK:AIO

In a major development for the AI infrastructure industry, an EMEA-based GPU server cloud provider has adopted PEAK:AIO storage technology to manage and store customer data for its Blackwell GPU cluster. This cluster, primarily designed for GPU-as-a-Service offerings, represents a substantial multimillion-pound investment into advanced AI computing setup. The company behind the initiative, Scan Computers, is already recognized as a key player in the GPU service market, being both an existing customer of PEAK and an Nvidia Elite Partner. PEAK:AIO, a startup focused on crafting efficient storage solutions, has developed scale-out AI Data Server storage that dramatically enhances density, performance, and power efficiency. Their technology can achieve a throughput of 120 GBps from a 2RU server chassis that accommodates Solidigm 61.44 TB SSDs utilizing a PCIe Gen 5 bus. Mark Klarzynski, the founder and Chief Strategy Officer, emphasized the importance of their approach, highlighting how PEAK:AIO has perfected ultra-efficient single-node AI storage, allowing for a building block approach to storage that can scale as needed to meet the increasing demands of AI workloads. The architecture of PEAK’s AI Data Servers includes innovative features such as GPUDirect NVMe-oF and GPUDirect RDMA NFS, facilitating high-speed, interruption-free data transfer directly between storage and GPU memory. These advancements aim to address the needs of I/O-intensive workloads and larger AI clusters effectively. Furthermore, their deployment of Next-Gen S3 Storage greatly enhances the efficiency and accessibility of object storage, positioning them as leaders in this competitive sector. In this rapidly evolving landscape, it's apparent that the integration of cutting-edge storage technologies is essential for organizations looking to leverage the full potential of AI. As stated by Elan Raja, CEO of Scan Computers, the mastery of harmonizing system components is crucial for delivering the expected results to customers. PEAK has ambitious plans in place, including a two-year roadmap aimed at rolling out additional features and collaborations that promise to reshape the future of AI storage. With the focus on developing new, innovative solutions that diverge from traditional enterprise storage models, PEAK and Scan Computers offer a compelling glimpse into the next era of AI infrastructure.