Procure a substantial amount of GPU compute capacity, with both compute performance and large GPU memory. The key aspects were:
High GPU compute & memory capacity
Short lead time
Enterprise/data centre hardware
A platform that could be thoroughly tested before deployment
Nordic Computer was able to provide 16 refurbished enterprise Nvidia GPUs & 2 refurbished GPU servers. In the end, our help resulted in:
Securing a significant amount of A100 80GB capacity quickly
Reducing the initial capital requirement substantially
Reducing the cost of the project
A platform that could be thoroughly tested before deployment
The project saved 18.083.36kg of CO2 by using refurbished equipment instead of new. That's an equivalent to the carbon captured by around 300 tree seedlings grown for 10 years.
Choosing a sustainable option grants additional benefits such as:
Lowers footprint without disrupting operations
Helps to meet sustainability requirements under the EU CSRD
Meets ESG targets