AI in the Himalayas
- AI in the Himalayas: Server Configuration
This article details the server configuration deployed for the "AI in the Himalayas" project, a research initiative focused on utilizing artificial intelligence for environmental monitoring and disaster prediction in the Himalayan region. This guide is intended for newcomers to our MediaWiki site and provides a detailed overview of the hardware and software components. It assumes a basic understanding of server administration and networking.
Project Overview
The "AI in the Himalayas" project requires significant computational resources for processing large datasets from various sensors (weather stations, seismic monitors, satellite imagery). The servers are located in a secure, climate-controlled facility in Kathmandu, Nepal, with redundant power and network connectivity. The primary goal of the server infrastructure is to support real-time data analysis, model training, and prediction services. Data Acquisition is a key aspect of this project.
Hardware Configuration
The server infrastructure comprises three main types of servers: data ingestion servers, processing servers, and storage servers. Each type has a specific role and configuration.
Data Ingestion Servers
These servers are responsible for receiving data from remote sensors and preparing it for processing. They handle data validation, cleaning, and initial formatting.
| Component | Specification |
|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Xeon Silver 4310 (12 Cores) |
| RAM | 64GB DDR4 ECC |
| Storage | 2 x 1TB NVMe SSD (RAID 1) |
| Network Interface | Dual 10GbE NIC |
| Operating System | Ubuntu Server 22.04 LTS |
These servers utilize a dedicated firewall for security.
Processing Servers
These servers perform the computationally intensive tasks of model training and real-time prediction. They are equipped with high-end GPUs to accelerate AI algorithms.
| Component | Specification |
|---|---|
| CPU | AMD EPYC 7763 (64 Cores) |
| RAM | 256GB DDR4 ECC |
| GPU | 4 x NVIDIA A100 (80GB) |
| Storage | 2 x 4TB NVMe SSD (RAID 0) + 1 x 16TB HDD |
| Network Interface | Dual 100GbE NIC |
| Operating System | CentOS Stream 9 |
GPU Drivers are regularly updated to ensure optimal performance.
Storage Servers
These servers provide long-term storage for the raw data and processed results. They are designed for high capacity and data redundancy.
| Component | Specification |
|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Xeon Gold 6338 (32 Cores) |
| RAM | 128GB DDR4 ECC |
| Storage | 8 x 18TB SATA HDD (RAID 6) – Total 108TB usable. |
| Network Interface | Quad 10GbE NIC |
| Operating System | FreeBSD 13.2 |
Data is backed up daily to an offsite location using rsync.
Software Configuration
The software stack is built around open-source technologies to ensure flexibility and cost-effectiveness.
- Operating Systems: As detailed above, we use a mix of Ubuntu Server, CentOS Stream, and FreeBSD.
- Programming Languages: Python is the primary language for AI model development and deployment. Python Libraries such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, and scikit-learn are extensively used.
- Database: PostgreSQL with the PostGIS extension is used for storing and managing geospatial data. Database Management is crucial for data integrity.
- Message Queue: RabbitMQ is used for asynchronous communication between servers.
- Web Server: Nginx is used as a reverse proxy and load balancer.
- Containerization: Docker and Kubernetes are used for containerizing and orchestrating applications. Containerization Best Practices are followed.
- Monitoring: Prometheus and Grafana are used for system monitoring and visualization. System Monitoring Tools provide real-time insights.
- Version Control: Git is used for source code management. Git Workflow is strictly enforced.
Networking
The servers are connected via a high-speed private network. A dedicated VLAN is used for the "AI in the Himalayas" project to isolate it from other network traffic. Network Security is paramount.
- Network Topology: Spine-Leaf architecture.
- IP Addressing: Static IP addresses are assigned to each server.
- DNS: Internal DNS server for name resolution.
- Load Balancing: Nginx is used for load balancing across the processing servers.
Security Considerations
Security is a top priority. We employ multiple layers of security to protect the data and infrastructure.
- Firewall: A dedicated firewall protects the servers from external threats.
- Intrusion Detection System (IDS): An IDS monitors the network for malicious activity.
- Regular Security Audits: Regular security audits are conducted to identify and address vulnerabilities.
- Access Control: Strict access control policies are enforced.
- Data Encryption: Data is encrypted both in transit and at rest. Data Encryption Standards are adhered to.
Future Scalability
The infrastructure is designed to be scalable to accommodate future growth. We plan to add more processing servers as the project evolves and the demand for computational resources increases. Scalability Planning is ongoing.
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Intel-Based Server Configurations
| Configuration | Specifications | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Core i7-6700K/7700 Server | 64 GB DDR4, NVMe SSD 2 x 512 GB | CPU Benchmark: 8046 |
| Core i7-8700 Server | 64 GB DDR4, NVMe SSD 2x1 TB | CPU Benchmark: 13124 |
| Core i9-9900K Server | 128 GB DDR4, NVMe SSD 2 x 1 TB | CPU Benchmark: 49969 |
| Core i9-13900 Server (64GB) | 64 GB RAM, 2x2 TB NVMe SSD | |
| Core i9-13900 Server (128GB) | 128 GB RAM, 2x2 TB NVMe SSD | |
| Core i5-13500 Server (64GB) | 64 GB RAM, 2x500 GB NVMe SSD | |
| Core i5-13500 Server (128GB) | 128 GB RAM, 2x500 GB NVMe SSD | |
| Core i5-13500 Workstation | 64 GB DDR5 RAM, 2 NVMe SSD, NVIDIA RTX 4000 |
AMD-Based Server Configurations
| Configuration | Specifications | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Ryzen 5 3600 Server | 64 GB RAM, 2x480 GB NVMe | CPU Benchmark: 17849 |
| Ryzen 7 7700 Server | 64 GB DDR5 RAM, 2x1 TB NVMe | CPU Benchmark: 35224 |
| Ryzen 9 5950X Server | 128 GB RAM, 2x4 TB NVMe | CPU Benchmark: 46045 |
| Ryzen 9 7950X Server | 128 GB DDR5 ECC, 2x2 TB NVMe | CPU Benchmark: 63561 |
| EPYC 7502P Server (128GB/1TB) | 128 GB RAM, 1 TB NVMe | CPU Benchmark: 48021 |
| EPYC 7502P Server (128GB/2TB) | 128 GB RAM, 2 TB NVMe | CPU Benchmark: 48021 |
| EPYC 7502P Server (128GB/4TB) | 128 GB RAM, 2x2 TB NVMe | CPU Benchmark: 48021 |
| EPYC 7502P Server (256GB/1TB) | 256 GB RAM, 1 TB NVMe | CPU Benchmark: 48021 |
| EPYC 7502P Server (256GB/4TB) | 256 GB RAM, 2x2 TB NVMe | CPU Benchmark: 48021 |
| EPYC 9454P Server | 256 GB RAM, 2x2 TB NVMe |
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