SOLUTION BRIEF

SambaNova + DDN Ref Architecture
Building the easiest, fastest, most scalable AI solutions

Challenge

Across a variety of AI and Machine Learning applications, there

Emerging AI work cases require ais a trend towards large memory models. These larger models

significantly different type of balance

are being developed for more sophisticated and complex

between compute, storage, andapplications, requiring higher compute capability and more

networking, and developers can nomemory at scale. The SambaNova Reconfigurable Dataflow

longer depend on traditional instruction

Architecture™ (RDA), in conjunction with DDN® scalable

set architectures to provide the flexibility
and scale to accurately and efficiently
analyze the massive quantities of data.

memory systems, is a complete platform for AI/ML workflows
with the flexibility and scalability to grow with applications as
those workflows become more complex and sophisticated.

Solution

The Challenge

Optimizing from algorithm to silicon,

As Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

with a focus on scaling and continued
flexibility of configuration, the SambaNova
Reconfigurable Dataflow Architecture™️applications become more capable, they are recognized
as essential for businesses to compete in existing and future(RDA) is a new approach to deep learningmarkets. The trend towards large memory models is creating acomputing architecture. Capable of being

demand for new architectures that can accommodate these

coupled with a tiered memory storage

exceptionally compute intensive, storage (memory) intensive,

system from DDN, which allows for limitlessand network intensive workloads.

scalability, the SambaNova RDA provides
the compute power needed to enable thenext generation of machine learning andhigh-performance computing applications.

The rate of advancement in traditional processing architectures(CPU fat-core and GPU thin-core) has drastically slowed while
the amounts of data to process grow exponentially. Attempting
to process large amounts of data on architectures that lack

Key Benefits

flexible compute power and sufficient memory results in lower• Complete platform for AI/ML workflows

efficiency and lower accuracy.

• Security, capacity, and accessibility ofdata at petascale

A new approach to compute architecture is necessary to• Maximum performancemeet the current performance requirements needed to• Limitless scaling

support emerging AI/ML applications and large memory• Ease of integration into existingmodels: a platform that has the flexibility and capability

environments

to scale with those models and applications.

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Dataflow Architecture™ (RDA)

DataDirect Networks A3I solutions

The SambaNova Reconfigurable Dataflow

data storage supplier to data-intensive, global

Architecture™ (RDA) is a computingorganizations. While enterprise file storagearchitecture designed to enable the next

architectures and protocols like NFS starve

generation of machine learning and high-AI computing of data, DDN A3I speeds up

performance computing applications. As aapplications by providing the highest level ofcomplete, full-stack solution that incorporates

bandwidth and lowest latency for data transfers.

innovations at all layers, SambaNova RDA canDDN’s A3I AI-optimized Intelligent Infrastructure

be programmed specifically for each model,

removes data management risks. The A3I

resulting in a highly optimized, application-solutions enable instant and accurate insight for

specific accelerator.

customers processing massive amounts of data

DataDirect Networks is the world’s leadingand consolidate all AI workflows for training,
The Reconfigurable Dataflow Architecture

inference, and analytics into a unified, easy-to-

is composed of the following:

deploy, easy-to-scale platform, with unparalleled

1. SambaNova Dataflow-as-a-Service™ is aperformance and ROI at scale.

fully managed and supported extensible
ML services platform. Dataflow-as-a-Service
uses Natural Language Processing, Highresolution Computer Vision, andRecommendation services to analyze
data and produce industry specific insights.
2. SambaNova Systems DataScale® is acomplete, rack-level, data-center-readyaccelerated computing system. Each
DataScale system configuration consists of
one or more DataScale nodes, integrated
networking and management infrastructure
in a standards-compliant data center rack,
referred to as the SN10-8R.

DDN A³I provides:
Highest Bandwidth throughput withthe lowest latency data transfer
Superior Performance and Scalability

3. SambaNova Reconfigurable Dataflow Unit ™
is a next-generation processor designed toprovide native dataflow processing andprogrammable acceleration.
4. SambaFlow™ is a complete software stack

Unsurpassed Reliability and Data
Availability
Secure Multi-tenant environments

designed to take input from standardmachine-learning frameworks such as
PyTorch and TensorFlow. SambaFlow also

NFS/SMB/S3 Protocols Storage Accessprovides an API for expert users and those
who are interested in leveraging the RDA
for workloads beyond machine learning.

2SambaNova RDA + DDN
As a complete solution, the SambaNova RDA and DDN storage provide the architecture to powerlarge memory models and flexibly process data at scale, delivering the insights needed to achievebusiness value faster.

DDN x SambaNova
Architected to work synergistically, expand to capacity

Achieve Business Value Faster=X• Simplify, Accelerate AI lifecycles• CapEx or OpEx Models• Accelerate time to solution• Start small, grow to scale• Single source: Software, System,Models, Service• Reduce cost

• Peak Performance without
the complexity• Faster Solution Development• Models: Pre-built, fully Optimized,
Pre-trained, SOTA, Converged• Streamline, Centralize Workflows
and data governance• Continuously updated on thelatest algorithms and techniques• Increase revenue from new products
and services• Increase Operational efficiency

The complete platform architecture is designed for limitless scale and contains redundancies to ensureseamless operation.

SambaNova + DDN Reference Network Architecture
Configure MC-LAG Active-Active with redundant 'Core' Switches

ICCP backup

ISL + ICCP control‘Core’Switch #1em0em0

Juniper QFX5200

Juniper QFX5200‘Core’Switch #2

UPLINK TO ITOps

UPLINK TO ITOps
4+LAG#1

4+LAG#2

LAG#3

Juniper QFX5200

LAG#4

Flexible Configuration:
o2222222232 Port 100GbE Switch

3SambaNova is Redefining AI Boundaries
To learn more about how the SambaNova
Reconfigurable Dataflow Architecture, partneredwith DDN, can accelerate and transform yourorganization with AI, schedule a meeting.

Learn more at SambaNova.AISambaNova Systems is an AI innovation company that empowers organizations to deploy best-in-class solutions for computer vision, natural language processing,recommendation, and AI for science with confidence. SambaNova’s flagship offering, Dataflow-as-a-Service™, helps organizations rapidly deploy AI in days,unlocking new revenue and boosting operational efficiency. SambaNova’s DataScale® is an integrated software and hardware system using Reconfigurable
Dataflow Architecture™, along with open standards and user interfaces. Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, SambaNova Systems was founded in 2017 byindustry luminaries, and hardware and software design experts from Sun/Oracle and Stanford University. Investors include SoftBank Vision Fund 2, funds andaccounts managed by BlackRock, Intel Capital, GV, Walden International, Temasek, GIC, Redline Capital, Atlantic Bridge Ventures, Celesta, and several others.
For more information, please visit us at sambanova.ai or contact us at info@sambanova.ai. Follow SambaNova Systems on LinkedIn.

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