HPE Cray XD670 GPU-Optimized Server

HPE Cray XD670 GPU-Optimized Server

Brand: HPE | Category: Servers

SKU: R8Z34A | Part #: R8Z34A | MPN: R8Z34A

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About the HPE Cray XD670 GPU-Optimized Server

The HPE Cray XD670 is an 8-GPU dense server architecture engineered specifically for large-scale AI and machine learning training operations. Each system accommodates eight NVIDIA H100 SXM5 GPUs with full NVLink support, enabling high-bandwidth GPU-to-GPU communication essential for distributed training across multiple nodes. The XD670 integrates dual-socket AMD EPYC processors, high-speed interconnect options, and optimized thermal management to sustain peak compute performance in production data center environments.

Designed for enterprises deploying transformer models, deep learning frameworks, and scientific computing workloads, the XD670 delivers approximately 5.3 petaflops of theoretical FP8 compute per system. The server supports seamless integration into existing HPE and third-party cluster management ecosystems, with flexible networking configurations including HDR InfiniBand and Ethernet for both storage and compute plane connectivity.

Launched in Q2 2023, the XD670 represents HPE Cray's commitment to purpose-built AI infrastructure, addressing the computational intensity requirements of modern generative AI model training and fine-tuning operations at enterprise scale.

Ideal for

  • Training large language models (LLMs) and foundational transformer architectures at scale
  • Distributed deep learning across multiple XD670 nodes for computer vision and NLP applications
  • Scientific computing and computational fluid dynamics simulations requiring GPU acceleration
  • Generative AI model development and experimentation with reduced time-to-insight
  • Multi-tenant AI model training platforms and MLOps infrastructure
  • Financial modeling and risk simulation leveraging GPU-accelerated analytics

Technical specifications

ManufacturerHPE
Product LineCray XD670
Manufacturer Part NumberR8Z34A
GPU Configuration8x NVIDIA H100 SXM5
GPU Memory640 GB total (80 GB per GPU)
GPU InterconnectNVLink with NVSwitch
CPU ConfigurationDual-socket AMD EPYC 9004 series
CPU CoresUp to 192 cores (96 per socket)
System MemoryUp to 4 TB DDR5
Memory Bandwidth864 GB/s system memory, 7.2 TB/s GPU interconnect
Storage16x NVMe SSD bays (2.5" or 3.5" form factor)
NetworkingHDR InfiniBand 200 Gb/s or Ethernet 1/10/25/40/100 Gb/s
Power ConsumptionApproximately 25-30 kW
Dimensions3U form factor, 19" standard rack mount
CoolingLiquid and air cooling options
OS SupportSUSE Linux Enterprise Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Launch DateQ2 2023

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Technical Specifications

BrandHPE
CategoryServers
SKUR8Z34A
Part NumberR8Z34A
ConditionNew
Product LineCray XD670
Manufacturer Part NumberR8Z34A
GPU Configuration8x NVIDIA H100 SXM5
GPU Memory640 GB total (80 GB per GPU)
GPU InterconnectNVLink with NVSwitch
CPU ConfigurationDual-socket AMD EPYC 9004 series
CPU CoresUp to 192 cores (96 per socket)
System MemoryUp to 4 TB DDR5
Memory Bandwidth864 GB/s system memory, 7.2 TB/s GPU interconnect
Storage16x NVMe SSD bays (2.5" or 3.5" form factor)
NetworkingHDR InfiniBand 200 Gb/s or Ethernet 1/10/25/40/100 Gb/s
Power ConsumptionApproximately 25-30 kW
Dimensions3U form factor, 19" standard rack mount
CoolingLiquid and air cooling options
OS SupportSUSE Linux Enterprise Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Launch DateQ2 2023

Frequently Asked Questions about HPE Cray XD670 GPU-Optimized Server

What does the HPE Cray XD670 GPU-Optimized Server do?

The HPE Cray XD670 GPU-Optimized Server is built for enterprise data-center workloads — virtualization (VMware, Proxmox, Nutanix), private cloud, database hosting, and AI/ML training. It fits standard EIA-310 server racks and supports redundant PSUs and hot-swap drives common in production environments.

What are the headline specs of the HPE Cray XD670 GPU-Optimized Server?

Key specifications for the HPE Cray XD670 GPU-Optimized Server: new condition; manufacturer HPE; product line Cray XD670; manufacturer part number R8Z34A; gpu configuration 8x NVIDIA H100 SXM5; gpu memory 640 GB total (80 GB per GPU); gpu interconnect NVLink with NVSwitch. Manufacturer part number R8Z34A. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.