• HPE R8T26C NVIDIA A16 GPU accelerator with gold graphics card and black cooling fins
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HPE R8T26C | NVIDIA A16 64GB Quad-GPU VDI Accelerator, PCIe Gen4

R8T26C

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Description

The HPE NVIDIA A16 64GB PCIe GPU Accelerator is engineered for high-density virtual desktop infrastructure and graphics-rich VDI deployments. Featuring four independent NVIDIA Ampere architecture GPUs on a single dual-slot card with 64GB total GDDR6 memory, it delivers exceptional user density and performance for virtual workstations. Designed for HPE ProLiant and Synergy servers, this passively-cooled accelerator supports up to 64 concurrent VDI users per board with advanced encoding capabilities for streaming and multimedia workloads.

Features

Four independent NVIDIA Ampere architecture GPUs on a single PCIe card for maximum density
- 64GB total GDDR6 memory (16GB per GPU) for graphics-intensive virtual desktop workloads
- PCIe Gen4 interface for high-bandwidth data transfers between CPU and GPU memory
- CUDA cores, second-generation RT Cores, and third-generation Tensor Cores for AI and ray tracing
- Support for up to 64 concurrent VDI users per board with flexible resource allocation
- Advanced video encoding with H.265, VP9, and AV1 decode support for streaming applications
- More than double the encoder throughput versus previous-generation M10 cards
- Dual-slot, full-height, full-length passive cooling design for space-efficient deployment
- Headless configuration with no display outputs, optimized for virtualization environments
- Multi-monitor support: up to two 4K or one 5K display per virtual desktop instance
- Compatible with NVIDIA Virtual PC (vPC) and RTX Virtual Workstation (vWS) software
- Qualified and tested for HPE ProLiant, BladeSystem, and Synergy server platforms
- HPE iLO integration for remote configuration, monitoring, and accelerator management
- 250W maximum power draw with 8-pin EPS power connector

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Technical Specifications

SKU: R8T26C
- GPU Configuration: 4x independent NVIDIA Ampere GPUs per card
- Total Memory: 64GB GDDR6 (4x 16GB per GPU)
- Memory Bandwidth: 4x 200GB/s per GPU
- Interface: PCIe Gen4 x16
- Form Factor: Dual-slot, full-height, full-length, passive cooling
- Maximum Power Consumption: 250W TDP
- Power Connector: 8-pin EPS
- Primary Application: VDI and virtual workstation acceleration
- User Density: Supports up to 64 concurrent VDI users per board
- Architecture: NVIDIA Ampere with Tensor Cores and RT Cores
- Encoding: Advanced H.265 encode/decode, VP9, AV1 decode support
- Platform Support: HPE ProLiant Rack/Tower/BladeSystem Servers and Synergy
- Display Output: None (headless design for VDI)

FAQs

Q: What types of workloads is the HPE NVIDIA A16 optimized for?
A: The A16 is purpose-built for high-density virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), virtual workstation deployments, and graphics-rich remote work scenarios. It excels in environments requiring multiple concurrent users, video encoding/streaming, and multimedia processing. Each of the four independent GPUs can be allocated to separate virtual machines or users for maximum flexibility.

Q: How many concurrent users can the NVIDIA A16 support?
A: The A16 can support up to 64 concurrent VDI users per board, depending on the specific use case and resource allocation. This represents double the user density of previous-generation solutions, making it highly efficient for organizations deploying large-scale virtual desktop environments.

Q: What software is required to utilize the NVIDIA A16 for VDI?
A: The A16 works with NVIDIA Virtual PC (vPC) software for virtual desktop deployments or NVIDIA RTX Virtual Workstation (vWS) software for more demanding professional visualization workloads. These software packages enable GPU sharing and virtualization capabilities for optimal resource allocation.

Q: What are the power and cooling requirements for the R8T26C?
A: The A16 has a 250W maximum TDP and features passive cooling, requiring adequate server airflow for thermal management. It uses an 8-pin EPS power connector and is designed for data center environments with proper air circulation. HPE servers may require specific power cable kits and high-performance fan configurations.

Q: Is the NVIDIA A16 compatible with all HPE server models?
A: The A16 is qualified for use in HPE ProLiant Rack, Tower, BladeSystem Servers, and Synergy platforms. Specific server models may have limitations on the number of A16 cards supported and may require additional components such as GPU power cables, high-performance heatsinks, or riser cards. Consult HPE compatibility documentation for your specific server model before ordering.

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