NVIDIA
 
Product Info
Overview Page
Features and Benefits
Tech Specs
Compatible Platforms
Pre-purchase Assistance
Where to Buy
Additional Info
CUDA Zone

CUDA GPU Computing Software

CUDA Developer Forums

Product Literature

Awards
Industry accolades on new technology and software.

Articles
Latest news and newest trends in HPC.

Testimonials

Relevant Links
Discount on Tesla Products
Special pricing for Developers in APAC.

Podcast by Extreme Tech
CUDA technology and Tesla solution discussed in the second half of the show.
Download Podcast (16.7MB)

NVIDIA Business Solutions

Tesla: Compatible Platforms

The following workstations and servers have been tested for compatibility with the Tesla products. Other systems may also be compatible and we are continuously testing more systems for compatibility. You can request a particular system via your sales representative/distributor.

Systems for use with Tesla S870

Vendor Model Config Options
(where appropriate)
Status
HP Proliant DL 140 G3 RHEL 4.5 64-bit Check mark
HP Proliant DL 140 G3 RHEL 4.5 32-bit Check mark
HP Proliant DL 140 G3 RHEL 5 64-bit Check mark
HP Proliant DL 140 G3 RHEL 5 32-bit Check mark
HP Proliant DL 160 G5 RHEL 5 64-bit; Can support one or two PCIe connections to Tesla 1U Check mark
HP Proliant DL 160 G5 RHEL 4.5 64-bit;Can support one or two PCIe connections to Tesla 1U Check mark
HP xw9400 RHEL 4.5 64-bit Check mark
SUN Fire x2200 M2 RHEL 4.5 64-bit Check mark*
SUN Fire x2200 M2 RHEL 4.5 32-bit Check mark*
SUN Fire x2200 M2 RHEL 5 64-bit Check mark*
SUN Fire x2200 M2 RHEL 5 32-bit Check mark*
SUN Fire x4600 RHEL 4.5 64b; requires x8 PCIe host adapter card. Pending
IBM 3755 RHEL 5 64-bit Check mark
IBM 3755 RHEL 5 32-bit Check mark
IBM 3755 RHEL 4.5 64-bit Check mark
IBM 3755 RHEL 4.5 32-bit Check mark
Dell PowerEdge 1950 RHEL 4.5 64-bit Check mark**
Dell PowerEdge 1950 III Can Support one or two PCIe connections to Tesla 1U. Requires x8 PCIe host adapter card Check mark**
SuperMicro AS-1021M-UR+ RHEL 4.5 64-bit Check mark
SuperMicro X7DWA-N RHEL 4.5 64-bit Check mark
SuperMicro C2SBX motherboard RHEL 4.5 64-bit Check mark
SuperMicro X7DB8+ motherboard (aka Bensley) RHEL 4.5 64-bit Check mark
SuperMicro 6015TW-INFB 1U RHEL 4.5 64b Check mark
Tyan S2915 motherboard RHEL 4.5 64b Check mark
Tyan S2932 motherboard RHEL 4.5 64b Check mark

    * Requires special instructions for installing host interface card and PCIe cable.
** Passes all functional testing. Mechanical interference with chassis cover.



Systems for use with Tesla D870

Vendor Model Config Options
(where appropriate)
Status
Dell Precision 690 Windows XP 32-bit Check mark
Dell Precision 690 RHEL 5 64-bit Check mark
Dell Precision 690 RHEL 5 32-bit Check mark
Dell Precision 690* RHEL 4.5 64-bit Check mark
Dell Precision 690 RHEL 4.5 32-bit Check mark
Dell Precision T7400 Windows, Linux Pending
Dell Precision T5400 Windows, Linux Pending
HP xw9400 Windows XP 32-bit Check mark
HP xw9400 RHEL 4.5 64-bit Check mark
HP xw9400 RHEL 4.5 32-bit Check mark
HP xw9400 RHEL 5 64-bit Check mark
HP xw9400 RHEL 5 32-bit Check mark
HP xw8600 Windows Pending
HP xw8600* RHEL 4.5 64-bit Check mark
HP xw8400 Windows XP 64b Check mark
HP xw8400 RHEL 5 64-bit Check mark
HP xw8400 RHEL 5 32-bit Check mark
HP xw8400 RHEL 4.5 64-bit Check mark
HP xw8400 RHEL 4.5 32-bit Check mark
HP xw8600 Windows, Linux Pending
HP xw4600** Windows XP 64b Check mark
HP xw4600** RHEL 4.5 64-bit Check mark
HP xw4400 Windows Pending
HP xw4400*** RHEL 4.5 64-bit Pending
HP Proliant DL140 RHEL 4.5 64-bit Check mark
HP Proliant DL140 RHEL 4.5 32-bit Check mark
HP Proliant DL140 RHEL 5 32-bit Check mark
HP Proliant DL140 RHEL 5 64-bit Check mark
Intel Mobo Stoakley-Seaburg Windows XP 32b Check mark
nForce 680i* Windows XP 32b Check mark
Sun Ultra 24 RHEL 4.5 64-bit Check mark
Sun Ultra 24 RHEL 5 64-bit Check mark
Sun Ultra 40 M2* RHEL 4.5 64-bit Check mark
Sun Ultra 40 M2 RHEL 4.5 32-bit Check mark
Sun Ultra 40 M2 RHEL 5 64-bit Check mark
Sun Ultra 40 M2 RHEL 5 32-bit Check mark
Sun Fire X2200 M2 RHEL 4.5 64-bit Check mark
Sun Fire X2200 M2 RHEL 5 64-bit Check mark
SuperMicro Motherboard X7DWA-N Windows XP 64b Check mark
SuperMicro Motherboard X7DWA-N Windows XP 32b Check mark
SuperMicro Motherboard X7DA8 Windows XP 32b Check mark
SuperMicro Motherboard X6DA8-G2 Windows XP 32b Check mark
Tyan S2932-E RHEL 4.5 64-bit Check mark
Compatibility testing with several Dell, Lenovo, IBM, and Sun workstations is pending

* Also tested with two D870 Deskside GPU Computing Systems
** SBIOS needs to be updated to make it work with two D870 desksides
*** Host interface card must be in PCIe x4 electrical (x16 mechanical) slot



Systems for use with Tesla C870

Vendor Model Config Options
(where appropriate)
Status
Dell Precision 690 Windows XP 32-bit Check mark
Dell Precision 690 Windows XP 64-bit Check mark
Dell Precision 690 RHEL 4.5 64-bit Check mark
Dell Precision 690 RHEL 4.5 32-bit Check mark
Dell Precision 690 RHEL 5 64-bit Check mark
Dell Precision 690 RHEL 5 32-bit Check mark
Dell Precision T7400 Windows, Linux Pending
Dell Precision T5400 Windows, Linux Pending
HP xw9400 Windows XP 32-bit Check mark
HP xw9400 RHEL 4.5 64-bit Check mark
HP xw9400 RHEL 4.5 32-bit Check mark
HP xw9400 RHEL 5 64-bit Check mark
HP xw9400 RHEL 5 32-bit Check mark
HP xw8600* Windows XP 32-bit Check mark
HP xw8600* Windows XP 64-bit Check mark
HP xw8600 RHEL 5 64-bit Check mark
HP xw8600* RHEL 4.5 64-bit Check mark
HP xw8600 RHEL 4.5 32-bit Check mark
HP xw8400 Windows XP 32-bit Check mark
HP xw8400 Windows XP 64-bit Check mark
HP xw8400 RHEL 4.5 64-bit Check mark
HP xw8400 RHEL 4.5 32-bit Check mark
HP xw8400 RHEL 5 64-bit Check mark
HP xw8400 RHEL 5 32-bit Check mark
HP xw8600 Windows, Linux Pending
HP xw4600 Windows XP 64-bit Check mark
HP xw4600 RHEL 4.5 64-bit Check mark
HP xw4400 Windows XP 64-bit Check mark
HP xw4400* RHEL 4.5 64-bit Check mark
Intel Mobo Stoakley-Seaburg Windows XP 32b Check mark
Sun Ultra 24 RHEL 4.5 64-bit Check mark
Sun Ultra 24 RHEL 5 64-bit Check mark
Sun Ultra 40 M2 RHEL 4.5 64-bit Check mark
Sun Ultra 40 M2 RHEL 4.5 32-bit Check mark
Sun Ultra 40 M2 RHEL 5 64-bit Check mark
Sun Ultra 40 M2 RHEL 5 32-bit Check mark
SuperMicro Motherboard X7DWA-N Windows XP 64b Check mark
SuperMicro Motherboard X7DWA-N Windows XP 32b Check mark
SuperMicro Motherboard X7DA8 Windows XP 32b Check mark
SuperMicro Motherboard X6DA8-G2 Windows XP 32b Check mark
Tyan S4985G3NR (Thunder n4250QE) RHEL 5 32-bit Check mark
Compatibility testing with several Dell, Lenovo, IBM, and Sun workstations is pending

* Also tested with two C870s