Sentinel Dome 1S Server for Yosemite V4

Summary

In this presentation, Abe Garcia from Meta and Jordan from AMD discuss the innovative C Sandome server, built on the Yos V4 compute platform and powered by AMD's fifth-generation EPYC Turin processors. They highlight the server's modular design, enhanced performance capabilities, and flexible configurations tailored for various workloads. The Turin processor features a significant IPC boost, optimized for high-performance computing and AI applications. With plans for mass production in Q2 2025, they encourage attendees to explore the server's specifications and capabilities for future compute solutions.

Takeaways

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Q & A

What is C Sandome?

C Sandome is a single socket server designed for Meta's YOS V4 platform, based on AMD's fifth-generation EPYC CPU, Turin.

What are the main goals of the YOS V4 platform?

The main goals include supporting higher TDP CPUs, increasing memory capacity, and enhancing network bandwidth while maintaining modularity for future use cases.

How does the architecture of C Sandome enhance flexibility?

The architecture is modular, allowing various configurations and supporting different types of workloads, such as high compute and high memory servers.

What role does the Medusa power board play in the C Sandome server?

The Medusa power board supplies power to all blades and includes redundancy, with two power zones that can each power up to four blades.

What types of configurations are available for YOS V4?

Configurations include high compute servers, high memory servers, direct-attach flash servers, and disaggregated flash servers.

What improvements does the Turin processor offer over previous generations?

The Turin processor offers a 177% increase in IPC for enterprise workloads and a 307% improvement for high-performance computing and AI workloads.

What is the significance of the PCIe connections in C Sandome?

The PCIe connections enable scalability and support for a variety of expansion options, allowing customization based on workload requirements.

How does the C Sandome server contribute to sustainability efforts?

By reusing DDR4 DIMMs from decommissioned platforms, the server helps reduce waste and supports sustainability goals.

What are the expected production timelines for C Sandome?

Mass production is planned for Q2 2025, with specifications to be published within the next month.

What are the key technical specifications of the Turin processor?

The Turin processor is built on Zen 5 architecture, supports over 128 cores, and can operate at a TDP of up to 500 watts, enhancing overall performance.