
Positron Atlas - FPGA Inference Server
The Positron Atlas is an 8-card FPGA inference server delivering 4.5x better performance per watt than the NVIDIA DGX H200 at 2000W in a single 1U chassis.
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The Positron Atlas is an 8-card FPGA inference server delivering 4.5x better performance per watt than the NVIDIA DGX H200 at 2000W in a single 1U chassis.

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