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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
As the distribution of enterprise applications continues to expand, the need for adaptability, high performance, security, and oversight is increasing significantly. InterCloud stands out as the sole provider of software-defined cloud interconnect solutions, offering a comprehensive managed service that prioritizes security. Our API-first platform streamlines and speeds up network management, delivering improved performance and greater visibility. In collaboration with leading cloud service providers (CSPs), we create connectivity solutions specifically designed to meet the unique requirements of your organization. InterCloud ensures that your critical applications are securely connected, providing end-to-end protection and optimal performance for your data traffic as it travels from your on-site infrastructure to various cloud environments through private connectivity services offered by CSPs. Additionally, we oversee the design and implementation of Internet exchange peering to further enhance the performance of your applications accessed online, ensuring that your business operates smoothly and efficiently.
API Access
Has API
API Access
Has API
Integrations
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
3DS OUTSCALE
AWS HPC
AWS Nitro System
AWS ParallelCluster
Alibaba CloudAP
Amazon
Amazon EC2
Caffe
Chainer
Integrations
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
3DS OUTSCALE
AWS HPC
AWS Nitro System
AWS ParallelCluster
Alibaba CloudAP
Amazon
Amazon EC2
Caffe
Chainer
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
InterCloud
Country
France
Website
intercloud.com
Product Features
Machine Learning
Deep Learning
ML Algorithm Library
Model Training
Natural Language Processing (NLP)
Predictive Modeling
Statistical / Mathematical Tools
Templates
Visualization