Fabric Attached Memory: Hardware and Software Architecture for HPC Systems

Explore a 51-minute conference presentation from SDC 2023 that delves into the hardware and software architecture of Fabric Attached Memory (FAM) in HPC environments. Learn how FAM enables large data sets to be accessible across Slingshot-connected HPC clusters, providing a solution for workloads that exceed node local memory capacity. Discover the integration of CXL hardware capabilities and innovative software approaches that bridge traditional HPC, AI, and data analytics applications. Understand the comprehensive system architecture, software stack implementation, and practical applications through an Arkouda-based proxy application case study for real-time data analytics. Gain insights from Hewlett Packard Enterprise experts David Emberson, Sharad Singhal, and Clarete Crasta as they explain FAM's benefits for distributed HPC applications, system building requirements, and real-world implementation examples.