NVIDIA Quadro(R) Plex VCS Server Combines Four Quadro GPUs in a Standard 1U
Server Configuration for Remote Graphics and Offline Rendering Applications
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SIGGRAPH 2007 -- NVIDIA
Corporation (Nasdaq: NVDA) continues to smash through visual computing
performance barriers with the introduction of NVIDIA Quadro(R) Plex Visual
Computing System (VCS) Model S4, a graphics server featuring a record
number of graphics processing units (GPUs) in a standard 1U server form
factor. The new server contains more Quadro graphics processing power in
less space than has ever been achieved before, enabling interactive
visualization of extremely large-scale data sets by multiple users with a
minimal footprint.
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Designed for data-centric applications such as off-line rendering,
remote graphics applications and embedded visual computing, the Quadro Plex
Model S4 server takes visual compute density to new extremes by
incorporating four NVIDIA Quadro(R) FX 5600 professional GPUs in an
industry-standard 1U rack configuration; dynamically allocating compute,
geometry, shading and pixel processing power for optimized GPU performance.
GPU computing for visualization solves programming functionality available
in the NVIDIA CUDA(TM) tool suite.
The Quadro Plex Model S4 is designed to serve high-quality interactive
visualization of large models to multiple users. Its 6 GB frame buffer (1.5
GB per GPU) can process large textures with full-screen antialiasing while
Shader Model 4.0 vertex and pixel programmability delivers ultra-realistic
effects for OpenGL and DirectX 10 applications. The server's accelerated 3D
texture performance provides greater interactivity for the visualization of
large volumetric datasets often required in energy and scientific research.
The Quadro Plex Series
Until now, NVIDIA's Quadro Plex product line has consisted of desk side
units that can also be mounted side-by-side in a 3U rack space. The Model
S4 server complements the rest of the product line by offering extreme
compute density in 1U housing for solving the largest visualization and
high- performance computing problems.
The Quadro Plex VCS Model II is intended primarily for powering large
arrays of monitors. Featuring four Quadro FX 4500 GPUs with a 512 MB frame
buffer per GPU, the Model II can power up to eight frame-synched, dual-link
DVI displays.
The Quadro Plex Model III adds high-definition SDI output by replacing
the GPUs in the Model II with two Quadro FX 5500s with a 1 GB frame buffer
per GPU and dual HD SDI graphics-to-video output boards, powering two
dual-link DVI displays plus two HD SDI outputs.
The Quadro Plex Model IV is intended primarily for processing and
visualization of large data sets desk side, in a workbench environment. It
features two Quadro FX 5600 GPUs with a 1.5 GB frame buffer per GPU for
processing of larger textures and can power up to four frame-synched
dual-link DVI displays.
The Quadro Plex Model S4 is an industry standard form factor optimized
for large-scale server deployments. Featuring four Quadro GPUs in a
high-density 1U chassis for high-performance remote graphics and offline
rendering applications, the Quadro Plex Model S4 offers system monitoring,
thermal control and fault notification for efficient integration into data
centers.
NVIDIA Quadro Plex VCS Models I, II, III, and IV are currently
available through NVIDIA and distribution partners worldwide, including PNY
Technologies, Leadtek, and Elsa. The Quadro Plex VCS Model S4 will be
available in the fourth quarter of 2007. Visit http://www.nvidia.com for Quadro
Plex system configurations and additional product details.
NVIDIA Corporation
NVIDIA Corporation is the worldwide leader in programmable graphics
processor technologies. The company creates innovative, industry-changing
products for computing, consumer electronics, and mobile devices. NVIDIA is
headquartered in Santa Clara, CA and has offices throughout Asia, Europe,
and the Americas. For more information, visit http://www.nvidia.com.
Certain statements in this press release including, but not limited to,
statements as to: the benefits, uses, impact, performance and features of
NVIDIA Quadro Plex Visual Computing System Model S4, the Quadro Plex VCS
Model II, the Quadro Plex Model III, the Quadro Plex Model IV, the NVIDIA
CUDA tool suite, and GPU computing; and information regarding pricing and
availability are forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and
uncertainties that could cause results to be materially different than
expectations. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to,
delays in ramping new products into production; software and manufacturing
defects; delays in manufacturing or delivery of products; developments of
new products and technologies by competitors; unexpected loss of
performance when system builders integrate NVIDIA products and
technologies; continued acceptance and use of new technologies and
products; the impact of competitive products and pricing alternatives;
changes in industry standards and interfaces; as well as other factors
detailed from time to time in the reports NVIDIA files with the Securities
and Exchange Commission including its Form 10-Q for the fiscal period ended
April 29, 2007. Copies of reports filed with the SEC are posted on our
website and are available from NVIDIA without charge. These forward-
looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and speak only
as of the date hereof, and, except as required by law, NVIDIA disclaims any
obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect future
events or circumstances.
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legend. NVIDIA, the NVIDIA logo, Quadro, and CUDA are trademarks or
registered trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation in the U.S. and/or other
countries. All other company and/or product names may be trade names,
trademarks and/or registered trademarks of the respective owners with which
they are associated. Features, pricing, availability, and specifications
are subject to change without notice.
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