Lenovo is expanding its AI infrastructure offerings with new servers and an HCI stack that now include support for AMD GPUs in addition to Nvidia and Intel accelerators.
The first product, the Lenovo ThinkSystem SR685a V3 server, is powered by the latest generation of AMD EPYC CPUs and features AMD Instinct MI300X GPUs for compute-intensive workloads, including large language model training. This server is suitable for both private data center and public cloud deployments.
Lenovo is also introducing the ThinkAgile MX455 V3 Edge Premier Solution, an HCI device designed for AI compute and storage on premises and in the cloud using Azure Stack HCI. Additionally, they are releasing the ThinkSystem SD535 V3 edge server, which combines AMD and Intel architecture in a single chassis.
According to analyst Steven Dickens of Futurum Group, Lenovo has a strong portfolio in the AI space, offering comprehensive end-to-end solutions from ruggedized far-end devices to the core.
Lenovo’s “AI for all” strategy involves releasing multiple products to meet various AI requirements. The ThinkSystem SR685a V3 supports AMD EPYC CPUs, AMD Instinct MI300X GPUs, and Nvidia GPUs. It aims to target AI use cases as well as financial services applications such as fraud detection and algorithmic trading strategies.
In terms of edge computing, Lenovo’s ThinkAgile MX455 V3 Edge Premier Solution enables AI inferencing and real-time analytics on-site and in an Azure Stack HCI cluster. The ThinkSystem SD535 V3 edge server is the first to combine Intel and AMD architecture in the same chassis, providing customers with more options and flexibility.
Alongside the hardware offerings, Lenovo is launching AI Advisory and Professional Services, which include goal development, software partner ecosystem support, and advisory services for technology options and hardware recommendations.
While offering customers more options is beneficial, it can also lead to increased complexity. Analysts suggest that Lenovo should find ways to simplify the selection process for customers.