AI in the South Ossetia Rainforest
AI in the South Ossetia Rainforest: Server Configuration
This article details the server configuration for the "AI in the South Ossetia Rainforest" project, a research initiative focused on biodiversity monitoring and analysis using artificial intelligence. It's geared towards newcomers to our MediaWiki site and provides a detailed technical overview. This project requires significant computational resources due to the intensive nature of machine learning algorithms applied to large datasets of audio and visual information collected from the rainforest.
Project Overview
The "AI in the South Ossetia Rainforest" project utilizes a distributed server architecture to process data from a network of remote sensors. These sensors capture audio recordings of animal vocalizations, high-resolution images of plant and animal life, and environmental data like temperature and humidity. The goal is to identify species, track population changes, and monitor the overall health of the rainforest ecosystem. Data is pre-processed locally at the sensor nodes, then transmitted to the central server cluster for more complex analysis. Data Acquisition and Sensor Networks are critical components of this project.
Server Architecture
The server infrastructure consists of three primary tiers: the ingestion tier, the processing tier, and the storage tier. This separation allows for scalability and efficient resource utilization. Scalability is a key design principle.
- Ingestion Tier: Responsible for receiving data from the sensor network. Handles data validation and initial formatting.
- Processing Tier: Performs the computationally intensive AI analysis, including species identification, image recognition, and anomaly detection.
- Storage Tier: Stores the raw sensor data, processed data, and model outputs. Data Storage is a vital consideration.
Ingestion Tier Configuration
The ingestion tier consists of three load-balanced servers. These servers are responsible for handling the incoming data stream from the sensor network. Load Balancing ensures high availability.
| Server Component | Specification | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Xeon Silver 4310 (12 cores) | 3 |
| RAM | 64 GB DDR4 ECC | 3 |
| Network Interface | 10 Gbps Ethernet | 3 |
| Operating System | Ubuntu Server 22.04 LTS | 3 |
| Ingestion Software | Nginx, Kafka | 3 |
These servers utilize Kafka for message queuing, ensuring reliable data transfer and handling peak loads. Kafka provides robust messaging capabilities.
Processing Tier Configuration
The processing tier is the heart of the AI system. It consists of a cluster of servers equipped with powerful GPUs for accelerated machine learning. GPU Computing is essential for this project.
| Server Component | Specification | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD EPYC 7763 (64 cores) | 6 |
| RAM | 256 GB DDR4 ECC | 6 |
| GPU | NVIDIA A100 (80GB) | 6 |
| Storage | 4TB NVMe SSD | 6 |
| Operating System | CentOS Stream 9 | 6 |
| AI Frameworks | TensorFlow, PyTorch, OpenCV | 6 |
We employ a distributed training approach, leveraging frameworks like TensorFlow and PyTorch to train our AI models. TensorFlow and PyTorch are key tools. Model deployment is managed using Kubernetes for container orchestration. Kubernetes simplifies deployment and scaling.
Storage Tier Configuration
The storage tier provides persistent storage for all project data. It utilizes a distributed file system for scalability and redundancy. Distributed File Systems are crucial for large datasets.
| Server Component | Specification | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Storage Type | HDD (16TB, 7200 RPM) | 12 |
| RAID Configuration | RAID 6 | 12 |
| Network Interface | 25 Gbps InfiniBand | 12 |
| File System | Ceph | 12 |
| Operating System | Ubuntu Server 22.04 LTS | 12 |
| Total Storage Capacity | ~150 TB usable | 12 |
Ceph is used to create a highly available and scalable storage cluster. Ceph offers excellent data protection and performance. Data backups are performed daily to an offsite location. Data Backup is a critical security measure.
Network Configuration
The servers are connected via a dedicated 100 Gbps network. Network Topology is designed for minimal latency. Firewall rules are implemented to restrict access to the servers and protect against unauthorized access. Firewall Configuration is essential for security. Internal DNS is managed using Bind9. DNS Configuration ensures proper name resolution.
Software Stack Summary
The complete software stack includes:
- Operating Systems: Ubuntu Server 22.04 LTS, CentOS Stream 9
- Web Server: Nginx
- Message Queue: Kafka
- AI Frameworks: TensorFlow, PyTorch, OpenCV
- Container Orchestration: Kubernetes
- Distributed File System: Ceph
- DNS Server: Bind9
Future Considerations
We are currently evaluating the potential of using serverless computing for certain aspects of the processing tier. Serverless Computing could offer cost savings and improved scalability. We are also exploring the use of specialized AI accelerators, such as TPUs, to further improve performance. TPUs offer significant performance advantages for certain workloads.
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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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