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Abstract
The NVIDIA RTX™ A2000 GPU is a dual-slot, low profile PCIe Gen4 graphics solution. It is an actively cooled product capable of 70W maximum graphics power. The RTX A2000 brings the power of NVIDIA RTX technology, realtime ray tracing, AI-accelerated compute, and high-performance graphics to more professionals.
This product guide provides essential presales information to understand the RTX A2000 GPU and its key features, specifications, and compatibility. This guide is intended for technical specialists, sales specialists, sales engineers, IT architects, and other IT professionals who want to learn more about the RTX A2000 GPU and consider its use in IT solutions.
Change History
Changes in the September 15, 2023 update:
- Added the Controlled status column to Table 1 - Part number information section
Introduction
The NVIDIA RTX A2000 brings the power of NVIDIA RTX technology, realtime ray tracing, AI-accelerated compute, and high-performance graphics to more professionals. Built on the NVIDIA Ampere architecture, the VR ready RTX A2000 combines 26 second-generation RT Cores, 104 third-generation Tensor Cores, and 3,328 next-generation CUDA cores and 6 or 12GB of GDDR6 graphics memory with error correction code (ECC) support for error free computing.
The RTX A2000 GPU features a power-efficient low profile, dual-slot PCIe form factor, and the RTX A2000 12GB doubles memory for even larger models and datasets. Design bigger, render faster, and work smarter than ever before with RTX A2000 GPUs.
Did you know?
Certified with a broad range of professional applications, tested by leading independent software vendors (ISVs) and workstation manufacturers, and backed by a global team of support specialists, NVIDIA RTX is the visual computing solution of choice for demanding enterprise deployments.
Part number information
The following table shows the part numbers for the RTX A2000 GPU.
The RTX A2000 GPU is not Controlled which means the GPU is unrestricted and is available in all markets.
The PCIe option part numbers includes the following:
- One RTX A2000 GPU with full-height (3U) adapter bracket attached
- Documentation
Features
The NVIDIA RTX A2000 GPU is a powerful dual slot, low profile GPU solution offering high performance real-time ray tracing, AI-accelerated compute, and professional graphics rendering, all of this in a compact design with unmatched performance. Building upon the major SM enhancements from the Turing GPU, the NVIDIA Ampere architecture enhances ray tracing operations, tensor matrix operations, and concurrent executions of FP32 and INT32 operations.
Key features:
- PCI Express Gen 4
- Four Mini DisplayPort 1.4a connectors with latching mechanism
- AV1 decode support
- DisplayPort with audio
- NVIDIA RTX Experience™
- NVIDIA RTX Desktop Manager software
- HDCP 2.2 support
- NVIDIA Mosaic technology
Technical specifications
The following table lists the specifications of the NVIDIA RTX A2000 GPU.
Server support
The following tables list the ThinkSystem servers that are compatible.
Operating system support
The following table lists the supported operating systems:
Tip: These tables are automatically generated based on data from Lenovo ServerProven.
1 Ubuntu 22.04.3 LTS/Ubuntu 22.04.4 LTS
NVIDIA GPU software
This section lists the NVIDIA software that is available from Lenovo.
NVIDIA Omniverse Software (OVE)
NVIDIA Omniverse™ Enterprise is an end-to-end collaboration and simulation platform that fundamentally transforms complex design workflows, creating a more harmonious environment for creative teams.
NVIDIA and Lenovo offer a robust, scalable solution for deploying Omniverse Enterprise, accommodating a wide range of professional needs. This document details the critical components, deployment options, and support available, ensuring an efficient and effective Omniverse experience.
Deployment options cater to varying team sizes and workloads. Using Lenovo NVIDIA-Certified Systems™ and Lenovo OVX nodes which are meticulously designed to manage scale and complexity, ensures optimal performance for Omniverse tasks.
Deployment options include:
- Workstations: NVIDIA-Certified Workstations with RTX 6000 Ada GPUs for desktop environments.
- Data Center Solutions: Deployment with Lenovo OVX nodes or NVIDIA-Certified Servers equipped with L40, L40S or A40 GPUs for centralized, high-capacity needs.
NVIDIA Omniverse Enterprise includes the following components and features:
- Platform Components: Kit, Connect, Nucleus, Simulation, RTX Renderer.
- Foundation Applications: USD Composer, USD Presenter.
- Omniverse Extensions: Connect Sample & SDK.
- Integrated Development Environment (IDE)
- Nucleus Configuration: Workstation, Enterprise Nucleus Server (supports up to 8 editors per scene); Self-Service Public Cloud Hosting using Containers.
- Omniverse Farm: Supports batch workloads up to 8 GPUs.
- Enterprise Services: Authentication (SSO/SSL), Navigator Microservice, Large File Transfer, User Accounts SAML/Account Directory.
- User Interface: Workstation & IT Managed Launcher.
- Support: NVIDIA Enterprise Support.
- Deployment Scenarios: Desktop to Data Center: Workstation deployment for building and designing, with options for physical or virtual desktops. For batch tasks, rendering, and SDG workloads that require headless compute, Lenovo OVX nodes are recommended.
The following part numbers are for a subscription license which is active for a fixed period as noted in the description. The license is for a named user which means the license is for named authorized users who may not re-assign or share the license with any other person.
NVIDIA HPC Compiler Software
Regulatory approvals
The RTX A2000 GPU has the following regulatory approvals:
- RCM
- BSMI
- CE
- FCC
- ICES
- KCC
- cUL, UL
- VCCI
Operating environment
The RTX A2000 GPU has the following operating characteristics:
- Ambient temperature
- Operational: 0°C to 50°C (-5°C to 55°C for short term*)
- Storage: -40°C to 75°C
- Relative humidity:
- Operational: 5-85% (5-93% short term*)
- Storage: 5-95%
* A period not more than 96 hours consecutive, not to exceed 15 days per year.
Warranty
One year limited warranty. When installed in a Lenovo server, the GPU assumes the server’s base warranty and any warranty upgrades.
Related publications
For more information, refer to these documents:
- ThinkSystem and ThinkAgile GPU Summary:
https://lenovopress.lenovo.com/lp0768-thinksystem-thinkagile-gpu-summary - ServerProven compatibility:
https://serverproven.lenovo.com/ - NVIDIA RTX A2000 product page:
https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/design-visualization/rtx-a2000/ - NVIDIA Ampere Architecture page
https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/data-center/ampere-architecture/
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Full Change History
Changes in the September 15, 2023 update:
- Added the Controlled status column to Table 1 - Part number information section
Original product announcement: November 8, 2022
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