"Extraordinary Achievement": Nvidia CEO Amazed as Musk Establishes 100,000 GPUs in 19 Days
Jensen Huang, the CEO of Nvidia, has praised Elon Musk for his "extraordinary" accomplishment of setting up a supercluster of 100,000 H200 Blackwell GPUs in a mere 19 days. This is a task that typically takes a year to complete, according to Huang.
From Concept to Full-Ready Compatibility
As reported by Tom's Hardware, the xAI team managed to transition from the "concept" stage to full-ready compatibility with Nvidia's "gear" in less than three weeks. This timeframe also included running xAI's first AI training run.
The Process
The entire process entailed constructing the enormous X factory to house the GPUs and outfitting the factory with liquid cooling and power to make all 200,000 GPUs operational. Additionally, there was the task of coordinating between Nvidia's and Elon Musk's engineering teams to ensure all the hardware and infrastructure were shipped and installed accurately and in a coordinated fashion.
Networking Nvidia's Gear
Huang further explained that networking Nvidia's gear is not as straightforward as networking traditional data center servers. "The number of wires that goes in one node...the back of a computer is all wires," he stated. He went on to add that Musk's integration of 100,000 H200 GPUs is unprecedented and likely won't be replicated by anyone else in the near future.
Public Praise
During a public address, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang praised Elon Musk and his xAI team for their remarkable achievement. He stated, “Never been done before – xAI did in 19 days what everyone else needs one year to accomplish. That is superhuman – There's only one person in the world who could do that – Elon Musk is singular in his understanding of engineering.”
Bottom Line
This extraordinary feat by Elon Musk and his team is a testament to their engineering prowess and determination. It's a clear demonstration of what can be achieved when innovation, skill, and determination come together. What are your thoughts on this remarkable achievement? Do you think other companies will be able to replicate this feat in the future? Share this article with your friends and let us know your views. Remember, you can also sign up for the Daily Briefing, which is available every day at 6 pm.
"Extraordinary Achievement": Nvidia CEO Amazed as Musk Establishes 100,000 GPUs in 19 Days
Jensen Huang, the CEO of Nvidia, has praised Elon Musk for his "extraordinary" accomplishment of setting up a supercluster of 100,000 H200 Blackwell GPUs in a mere 19 days. This is a task that typically takes a year to complete, according to Huang.
