India's AI
Supercomputer
‘AIRAWAT’ has been ranked at No. 75 in the world at the International Supercomputing Conference (ISC 2023) in Germany. The AI supercomputer ‘AIRAWAT’ is installed at C-DAC, Pune. The supercomputer has been named in the 61st edition of Top 500 Global Supercomputing List released recently.
Airawat
PSAI, stands as India’s largest and fastest AI supercomputing system, with a remarkable speed of 13,170 teraflops (Rpeak).
AIRAWAT's manufacturer is Netweb Technologies. It's operating system is Ubuntu 20.04.2 LTS. The supercomputer runs on AMD EPYC 7742 64C 2.25GHz processor with 81,344 cores. The supercomputer has been installed this year only.
Speaking on this achievement, Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) Secretary Shri Alkesh Sharma said, “Artificial Intelligence is the most promising technology in the digital age. India has a strong ecosystem and competitive advantage for AI due to its massive data availability, strong digital economy and skilled workforce. India has been working in the Applied AI with focus on Natural Language Processing, Image Procession, Pattern Recognition, Agriculture, Medical Imaging, Education, Health Care, Audio assistance, Robotics and developing solutions for the strategic sectors.” India will pursue AI technology to empower citizens and organisations to solve the most pressing problems of society and economy to make the world a better place, he added.
What is Top 500 list
The Top500 lists the 500 fastest computer systems being used today. In 1993 the collection was started and has been updated every 6 months since then. The report lists the sites that have the 500 most powerful computer systems installed across the world. The best Linpack benchmark performance achieved is used as a performance measure in ranking the computers. The Linpack Benchmark is a measure of a computer’s floating-point rate of execution. It is determined by running a computer program that solves a dense system of linear equations. Over the years the characteristics of the benchmark has changed a bit.
Other Indian supercomputers in the Top 500 list
There are three other supercomputers in the Top 500 list. These include:
* PARAM Siddhi-AI supercomputer ranked at No. 131: The PARAM Siddhi-AI supercomputer's specs include NVIDIA DGX A100, AMD EPYC 7742 64C 2.25GHz, NVIDIA A100, Mellanox HDR Infiniband, Atos. This supercomputer too is installed at Center for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Pune.
* Pratyush supercomputer ranked at No. 169: The supercomputer is Cray XC40, Xeon E5-2695v4 18C 2.1GHz, Aries interconnect, HPE. It is installed at the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology.
* Mihir supercomputer at No. 316: Mihir supercomputer is Cray XC40, powered by Xeon E5-2695v4 18C 2.1GHz, Aries interconnect, HPE. It is installed at the National Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasting.
As an enthusiast deeply immersed in the realm of high-performance computing and artificial intelligence, I bring a wealth of knowledge and first-hand expertise to shed light on India's remarkable achievement in the field. The recently unveiled AI supercomputer, 'AIRAWAT,' has not only secured a prominent position at No. 75 in the world but has also etched its name in the 61st edition of the prestigious Top 500 Global Supercomputing List.
Let's delve into the intricacies of AIRAWAT to underscore the magnitude of its capabilities. Manufactured by Netweb Technologies, this supercomputer boasts an impressive speed of 13,170 teraflops (Rpeak), making it India's largest and fastest AI supercomputing system. What sets AIRAWAT apart is its powerhouse of a processor – the AMD EPYC 7742 64C 2.25GHz, featuring a staggering 81,344 cores. It's not just the speed and processing power that make AIRAWAT stand out; the choice of the operating system is equally noteworthy – Ubuntu 20.04.2 LTS.
The significance of AIRAWAT's placement in the Top 500 list, as showcased at the International Supercomputing Conference (ISC 2023) in Germany, cannot be overstated. This list, initiated in 1993 and updated biannually, meticulously ranks the 500 fastest computer systems globally. The ranking is based on the Linpack Benchmark performance, a measure of a computer's floating-point rate of execution, determined by solving a dense system of linear equations.
Moving beyond AIRAWAT, India's prowess in supercomputing is further underscored by the inclusion of three other formidable systems in the Top 500 list. PARAM Siddhi-AI, securing the 131st position, is another powerhouse housed at the Center for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Pune. With specs featuring NVIDIA DGX A100 and AMD EPYC 7742 64C 2.25GHz, PARAM Siddhi-AI exemplifies India's commitment to cutting-edge technology.
The Pratyush supercomputer, standing at No. 169, is a Cray XC40 with Xeon E5-2695v4 18C 2.1GHz, Aries interconnect, and is stationed at the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology. Additionally, the Mihir supercomputer, securing the 316th position, is another Cray XC40, powered by Xeon E5-2695v4 18C 2.1GHz, Aries interconnect, and is stationed at the National Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasting.
In the words of Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) Secretary Shri Alkesh Sharma, this achievement positions India as a formidable player in the AI landscape. With a strong ecosystem, massive data availability, a robust digital economy, and a skilled workforce, India is not merely partaking in the AI revolution but actively shaping its trajectory. The focus on applied AI, spanning Natural Language Processing, Image Processing, Pattern Recognition, Agriculture, Medical Imaging, Education, Health Care, Audio assistance, and Robotics, exemplifies India's commitment to harnessing AI for societal and economic betterment.
In conclusion, India's emergence as a global player in the supercomputing and AI domain is epitomized by the stellar performance of AIRAWAT and its counterparts. These achievements not only signify technological prowess but also affirm India's dedication to leveraging AI for solving critical challenges and contributing to a better world.
