Configuration
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Could different GPU models be used at the same time?
Yes, different GPU models could be installed inside Falcon 4010/ 4210 and used for one server host at the same time as long as they are on our compatibility list. GPU devices proved workable with Falcon chassis could be used as if they are directly integrated into the server host. However, the situation still varies from hardware manufacturer to hardware manufacturer. For example, Nvidia CUDA driver only allows GPU under the same model name and with the same memory size to run simultaneously.
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Is Ethernet needed for using Falcon chassis?
Yes, the management user interface of Falcon chassis is run through the 1Gb management port. The management port should be connected to the network.
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Could I mix different GPUs from different vendors on Falcon chassis, such as NVIDIA, AMD, etc.?
Yes, as long as those GPUs are on our compatibility list.
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How many GPUs can be added to a host machine?
The number of PCIe devices that a host machine can handle depends on the PCIe resources (MMIO size and bus numbers in particular) that it is capable of.
Our host bus adapter card would take up 13 buses, and the 4010 and 4210 chassis (with devices fully installed) would take up 17 and 10 buses per drawer under standard mode and advanced mode respectively.
The MMIO size depends on the memory of your GPU devices. The MMIO size should be set (from the host BIOS) greater than the sum of all GPU devices. It is recommended to set MMIO size to at least 512 GB.
e.g., 4* NVIDIA A100 40GB = 160GB, therefore set MMIO size greater than 160 GB.
The host machine would experience booting failure when PCIe resource is insufficient for your configuration.
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Do I need to install anything on the server host?
No, no additional software is required to be installed on the server host as we simply use the device native drivers on the host OS.
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Is Ethernet needed for using H3 Center?
Yes, the management user interface of H3 Center is run through the 1Gb management port. All the Falcon models could be accessed by this 1Gb management port.
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Could I add two HBA cards into one server host?
Yes, as long as there are enough PCIe slots on the server host.