Out of Band for AI Infrastructure

Solve AI Infrastructure Challenges with Out-of-Band Management

Recover, optimize, and secure AI infrastructure, even when your network is down

Organizations are investing billions into artificial intelligence. But because AI requires a robust supporting infrastructure, organizations using traditional in-band management struggle with inefficient operations, long outages, and growing security risks. Download our whitepaper “Solving AI Infrastructure Challenges with Out-of-Band Management” to see why so many organizations are adopting out-of-band to overcome the top AI challenges:

Resource Utilization and Power Efficiency – See how OOB reduces energy costs and prevents overloads
Downtime and Performance Bottlenecks – Get the best practice that guarantees access even during outages
Security and Compliance Risks – See how to keep sensitive info secure via CISA’s recommendations

Optimize your AI environment
You’ll also get Nvidia’s SuperPOD reference design and a list of devices that integrate with out-of-band. Fill out the form to get it sent directly to your inbox.

Challenges of AI infrastructure

Resources are difficult to optimize for efficiency. A single GPU can use up to 700W, meaning power distribution is a major operational factor, especially in large-scale data centers.
AI workloads rely on uninterrupted performance. Research shows IT outages cost $14,056 per minute, meaning AI requires PDUs, switches, and networking equipment that can be instantly fixed in case of errors or failures.
AI workloads are prime targets for attack. Operators need to meet HIPAA, PCI, and other standards, which means having end-to-end security for the management plane.

Why traditional solutions fall short

Traditional management infrastructure (or lack thereof) relies on admins gaining direct access to production equipment. Errors or misconfigurations can bring network devices offline and simultaneously cut off admin access. Breaches can also occur due to management interfaces being exposed to the internet. Out-of-band eliminates all of these risks by creating a dedicated management path.

ZPE Systems’ Nodegrid is built to keep AI running

Nodegrid Serial Consoles let admins remotely resolve hardware failures, optimize AI clusters, and mitigate attacks – even if the main network is offline. This is because deploying the NSC creates an out-of-band management network that follows CISA’s recommended best practice of isolation, while the built-in Nodegrid OS gives teams low-level device access to fully control their AI’s supporting infrastructure:

Reduce energy costs and overloads by optimizing infrastructure
Minimize downtime using a full virtual presence for troubleshooting
Protect sensitive data with isolation and dozens of enterprise-grade security features

Nodegrid is ideal for Nvidia’s SuperPOD Architecture

Nodegrid supports many management interface types and is the ideal out-of-band solution for AI architectures. Our whitepaper shows different models of GPUs, PDUs, switches, storage, and other devices Nodegrid integrates with, as described in Nvidia’s SuperPOD reference architecture. Download the whitepaper now for more details!

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Resolve network failures without expensive truck rolls

Failed servers, switches, or storage systems no longer require on-site fixes. Nodegrid Serial Consoles isolate admin access from relying on the primary network. Remote-in via dedicated 5G, broadband, or Starlink, and get BIOS-level control that lets you fully resolve hardware failures even when your network is offline.

Optimize AI infrastructure and productivity

AI workloads are time-sensitive, but an overheating cluster decreases processing speed, model training, and accuracy. Nodegrid Serial Consoles let you gather usage and device performance trends, and deploy automation that proactively responds to prevent damage. Optimize power, cooling, and critical AI infrastructure to maintain productivity.

Secure AI systems against cyberattacks

AI systems are attractive targets, and a breach on the primary network usually requires you to shut down the entire system to recover. But Nodegrid Serial Consoles isolate admin access to only those within your organization. Stay in control using an Isolated Recovery Environment to stop the attack, cleanse affected systems, and prevent reinfection.