Dell and IBM subsidiary Red Hat have unveiled the PowerEdge R760xa server, which is integrated with Red Hat Enterprise Linux AI (RHEL AI) specifically designed for generative AI applications.

This innovative platform incorporates the open-source Granite large language model (LLM) family alongside InstructLab model alignment tools, all packaged as an optimized RHEL image for seamless server deployment.

RHEL AI aims to streamline the development, testing, and execution of large language models for enterprise applications, addressing the growing demand for AI solutions.

Tushar Katarki, Red Hat's senior director, claims that RHEL AI can deliver up to 50% lower costs compared to competitors while maintaining similar or superior performance.

By reducing the high costs associated with AI training and inference, RHEL AI aims to alleviate the financial burden that has deterred many companies from adopting AI technologies.

Industry leaders, including IBM and IDC, emphasize the necessity for accessible and scalable AI solutions, which RHEL AI is designed to provide.

RHEL AI is versatile, available across various environments such as on-premise, edge, and public cloud platforms, including AWS, Google Cloud, IBM Cloud, and Microsoft Azure.

Currently, RHEL AI can be accessed through the Red Hat Customer Portal, with plans to introduce a 'bring your own subscription' (BYOS) option on Azure and Google Cloud by the fourth quarter of 2024.

NVIDIA's Bob Pette highlighted the importance of validated AI-enabled solutions, stating that this collaboration will enhance AI capabilities for customers using Nvidia H100 Tensor Core GPUs with Dell PowerEdge servers.

The solution is backed by Red Hat's subscription benefits, which include trusted product distribution, 24/7 support, and legal protections, ensuring a reliable foundation for enterprises.

The collaboration between Dell and Red Hat seeks to create a robust platform that empowers businesses to effectively leverage AI technology and drive growth in today's digital landscape.

The PowerEdge R760xa server features advanced specifications, including support for up to 2 x 5th generation Xeon 64-core CPUs and various Nvidia GPUs, enhancing its capabilities for AI workloads.