As artificial intelligence (AI) keeps advancing, the infrastructure supporting these technologies needs to keep pace. The sheer scale and complexity of AI workloads require raw computational power and an integrated, intelligent approach to managing data, networking, and storage. With this in mind, we are excited to introduce a key addition to VAST Data’s AI strategy: Cisco’s Hyperfabric for AI.
Hyperfabric for AI marks a big step forward. It’s a scalable, integrated infrastructure specifically designed for AI-driven enterprises. And it’s built to meet the demands of today’s AI workloads while laying the groundwork for future innovations.
Partnering with Cisco allows VAST Data to combine its AI-ready data platform with Cisco’s decades of enterprise networking experience, addressing the growing complexity of AI infrastructure. Together, we’re simplifying AI deployment for enterprises, making it more accessible and scalable to unlock new insights from their data.
– John Mao, VP Alliances, VAST Data
Integrated Scalability: The Foundation of Hyperfabric for AI
At its core, Hyperfabric for AI is about simplicity and scalability. AI workloads are notoriously demanding, meaning they need extensive computational resources, massive datasets, and near-instantaneous data transfers. Hyperfabric for AI addresses these challenges directly by integrating Cisco’s 6000 Series Switches, UCS servers equipped with NVIDIA GPUs, and VAST’s storage solutions. Everything comes together in one cohesive, scalable system that adapts as your AI needs grow and change.
The system allows you to scale AI operations seamlessly, all while using familiar enterprise-grade components. The combination of these technologies forms a strong foundation that’s ready for today’s challenges and tomorrow’s innovations. As enterprises continue to push the boundaries of what AI can achieve, having a scalable and reliable infrastructure is crucial.
A Unified Hardware and Software Ecosystem
One of Hyperfabric’s most compelling features is its unified ecosystem. The hardware isn’t the centerpiece here- what’s really important is how everything works together. The whole thing is a carefully engineered combination of hardware, software, cloud management, and telemetry to optimize AI operations.
The software layer ensures everything is unified. It manages the data flow between your servers, storage, and compute resources, cutting down on the time and hassle involved in getting AI apps up and running. What used to be complex can now happen in a few quick clicks. With built-in automation, tasks like storage design and data management are streamlined and efficient, enabling teams to spend less time babysitting their infrastructure and more time innovating and driving business outcomes.
Advanced Networking Capabilities for AI Workloads
Networking is the backbone of any AI infrastructure, and Hyperfabric for AI is no exception. At its core are Cisco’s 6000 Series Switches, built for the high-bandwidth, low-latency connectivity AI demands. With innovative tech like RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCE) and NVMe over Fabrics (NVMeoF), Hyperfabric can handle even the most data-intensive AI workloads.
Besides its networking power, the intelligence built into its management also sets Hyperfabric apart. The Hyperfabric switches are part of a broader automation and telemetry infrastructure, including features like automatic flow provisioning, port profiles, and traffic forwarding. These capabilities maintain the performance and reliability of AI apps, even under the heaviest workloads.
And best of all: it’s future-ready. The platform is designed with future generations of high-bandwidth Ethernet in mind, including support for current 400GbE and 800GbE topologies switching at the outset. This means that, as your AI applications grow, your networking infrastructure can grow along with it.
VAST Data: A First-Class Data Platform Partner in Hyperfabric
Storage, of course, also plays a huge role in AI infrastructure, and that’s where VAST Data really shines here. As Cisco’s partner, we bring our VAST Data Platform technologies to the Hyperfabric ecosystem, offering seamless integration that boosts the performance of AI workloads.
The VAST Data Platform is purpose-built for AI, with features like advanced data reduction through similarity matching and an insight engine optimized for analytics. These capabilities ensure the massive datasets needed for AI apps can be stored, accessed, and analyzed efficiently. VAST’s disaggregated, shared-everything (DASE) architecture also scales as your AI models and datasets grow, without compromising performance.
Future-Proofing AI Applications with Hyperfabric
AI is constantly changing, and you need infrastructure that can keep up. Hyperfabric for AI is designed for today’s biggest AI workloads and tomorrow’s innovations, providing security and confidence in the long run.
Hyperfabric’s built-in telemetry and automation capabilities provide deep insights into how data moves across the network and where potential bottlenecks may be. This level of visibility helps you fine-tune the performance of AI apps, especially as they become more advanced.
In addition to telemetry, Hyperfabric’s automation features simplify scaling AI apps. If you need to provision new resources or manage data flow, the system is designed to adapt quickly and easily based on your changing needs.
Bringing It All Together
Cisco’s Hyperfabric for AI is more than just an infrastructure solution- it’s a cornerstone of VAST’s vision for the future of AI. By combining scalable hardware, intelligent software, and advanced storage solutions, Hyperfabric for AI gives enterprises the tools needed to harness the full potential of AI.
As AI demands continue growing, having an infrastructure that can keep pace is key. Hyperfabric for AI meets these demands and positions enterprises to thrive in the rapidly evolving AI landscape. Whether you’re deploying LLMs, real-time AI processing, or other advanced AI applications, Hyperfabric for AI is built to support you at every step.
