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Description
The Elastic Fabric Adapter (EFA) serves as a specialized network interface for Amazon EC2 instances, allowing users to efficiently run applications that demand high inter-node communication at scale within the AWS environment. By utilizing a custom-designed operating system (OS) that circumvents traditional hardware interfaces, EFA significantly boosts the performance of communications between instances, which is essential for effectively scaling such applications. This technology facilitates the scaling of High-Performance Computing (HPC) applications that utilize the Message Passing Interface (MPI) and Machine Learning (ML) applications that rely on the NVIDIA Collective Communications Library (NCCL) to thousands of CPUs or GPUs. Consequently, users can achieve the same high application performance found in on-premises HPC clusters while benefiting from the flexible and on-demand nature of the AWS cloud infrastructure. EFA can be activated as an optional feature for EC2 networking without incurring any extra charges, making it accessible for a wide range of use cases. Additionally, it seamlessly integrates with the most popular interfaces, APIs, and libraries for inter-node communication needs, enhancing its utility for diverse applications.
Description
Effortlessly synchronize on-premises asset files with Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3) to guarantee cloud availability. Connect seamlessly with local servers, oversee data transfers prior to the rendering process, and categorize accounts and instances for precise billing. Acquire software licenses based on usage, utilize your own licenses, or combine both approaches to develop third-party digital content. Take advantage of Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) Spot Instances to achieve savings of up to 90% compared to traditional on-demand pricing. Establish a render farm in just a few minutes, allowing for the execution of multiple projects simultaneously while enhancing cost management. Create either a hybrid or cloud-centric render farm that can scale to thousands of cores in mere minutes through the AWS Portal. Construct, customize, and implement render farms using the Render Farm Deployment Kit (RFDK) in well-known programming languages like Python. Employ the Jigsaw tool to accelerate the rendering of ultra-high-resolution images by distributing the workload across numerous machines, significantly improving efficiency. This integrated approach not only simplifies the rendering process but also optimizes resource utilization and cost-effectiveness.
API Access
Has API
API Access
Has API
Integrations
Amazon EC2
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
AWS HPC
AWS Marketplace
AWS Nitro System
AWS ParallelCluster
AWS Thinkbox Sequoia
Amazon
Amazon S3
Caffe
Integrations
Amazon EC2
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
AWS HPC
AWS Marketplace
AWS Nitro System
AWS ParallelCluster
AWS Thinkbox Sequoia
Amazon
Amazon S3
Caffe
Pricing Details
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Free Trial
Free Version
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
Free Version
Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Vendor Details
Company Name
United States
Founded
1994
Country
United States
Website
aws.amazon.com/hpc/efa/
Vendor Details
Company Name
Amazon
Founded
1994
Country
United States
Website
aws.amazon.com/thinkbox-deadline/
Product Features
Machine Learning
Deep Learning
ML Algorithm Library
Model Training
Natural Language Processing (NLP)
Predictive Modeling
Statistical / Mathematical Tools
Templates
Visualization