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Abstract
The ThinkSystem NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition PCIe Gen5 GPU is a powerful Blackwell data center platform for AI and visual computing, delivering breakthrough performance to accelerate a wide array of enterprise data center workloads.
This product guide provides essential presales information to understand the RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell 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 PRO 6000 Blackwell GPU and consider its use in IT solutions.
Introduction
The ThinkSystem NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition PCIe Gen5 GPU is a powerful Blackwell data center platform for AI and visual computing, delivering breakthrough performance to accelerate a wide array of enterprise data center workloads. Enterprises can configure RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell GPU in high-density server platforms to deliver unmatched levels of compute power, memory capacity, and throughput to power mission-critical AI-enabled applications and accelerate use cases across industries—from healthcare, manufacturing, and geoscience to retail, media, and live broadcast.
Figure 1. ThinkSystem NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition PCIe Gen5 GPU
Did you know?
As part of the NVIDIA OVX server platform, RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell GPU delivers the highest level of graphics, ray tracing, and simulation performance for NVIDIA Omniverse. With 96 GB of GDDR7 memory, even the most intense graphics applications run at the highest level of performance.
Part number information
The following table shows the part numbers for the RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell GPU.
The RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell GPU is Controlled which means the GPU is not offered in certain markets, as determined by the US Government.
The PCIe option part numbers includes the following:
- One RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell GPU with full-height (3U) adapter bracket attached
- Documentation
Features
Based on the NVIDIA Blackwell architecture, the RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell GPU is a full-height, full-length (FHFL), dual-slot, 10.5-inch PCIe Gen5 graphics solution. The card is passively cooled and is capable of 600 W maximum board power. Equipped with 96 GB of ultra-fast GDDR7 memory, the RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell GPU provides unparalleled performance and flexibility to accelerate a broad range of use cases—from multimodal AI inference, physical AI, and scientific computing to rendering, 3D graphics, video, and more.
Suitable workloads for the RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell GPU include the following:
- LLM Fine-Tuning, Inference, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) workloads with fewer than 70B parameters
- Visual computing workloads such as graphics, video, architecture, and product design
- Workloads such as data analytics, FP32 High Performance Computing
Key features of the RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell GPU:
- Fifth-Generation Tensor cores, FP4 precision
- Fourth-Generation ray-tracing cores
- 96 GB of GDDR7 memory
- 1597 GB/s of memory bandwidth
- 9th Generation NVENC and 6th Generation NVDEC with 4:2:2 support
- PCIe Gen 5 x16 host interfact
- Multi-instance GPU (MIG) support
- Passive thermal design
The ThinkSystem NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition PCIe Gen5 GPU offers the following features:
- Fifth-Generation Tensor Cores:
Deliver up to 5x the performance of the previous generation for LLM inference with support for FP4 precision for faster AI model processing times and reduced memory usage.
- Fourth-Generation Ray-Tracing Cores:
Double the ray-triangle intersection rate of the previous generation to create photo-realistic, physically accurate scenes and immersive 3D designs with RTX™ Mega Geometry, which enables up to 100x more ray-traced triangles.
- Next-Gen Video Engines:
Accelerate multimodal AI inference, enhance video production, and power streaming workflows with real-time AI processing. The RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell features four 9th Generation NVENC and four 6th Generation NVDEC engines with support for 4:2:2 encoding and decoding.
- GDDR7 Memory:
New and improved GDDR7 memory significantly boosts bandwidth and capacity, empowering your applications to run faster and work with larger, more complex datasets. With 96 GB of GPU memory and 1.6 TB/s bandwidth, enterprises can deliver low-latency inference with larger models and render massive 3D scenes.
- NVIDIA Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS) 4:
DLSS is a revolutionary suite of neural rendering technologies that uses AI to boost FPS, reduce latency, and improve image quality. Multi-Frame Generation ensures ultra-smooth frame pacing for lifelike simulations. Experience up to 3x faster frame rates and stunning image quality in supported game engines and 3D rendering applications for smoother, more responsive performance.
- PCIe Gen 5:
Support for PCIe Gen 5 provides double the bandwidth of PCIe Gen 4, improving data-transfer speeds from CPU memory and unlocking faster performance for data-intensive tasks like AI, data science, and 3D modeling.
- Universal MIG:
Divide a single RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell into up to four fully isolated instances, each with dedicated resources, allowing for concurrent execution of graphics and AI workloads, optimized GPU utilization, and secure isolation of different applications or users.
Technical specifications
The following table lists the specifications of the RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell GPU.
** To enable the DisplayPort ports, see https://developer.nvidia.com/displaymodeselector
Server support
The following tables list the ThinkSystem servers that are compatible.
NVIDIA GPU software
This section lists the NVIDIA software that is available from Lenovo.
NVIDIA vGPU Software (vApps, vPC, RTX vWS)
Lenovo offers the following virtualization software for NVIDIA GPUs:
- Virtual Applications (vApps)
For organizations deploying Citrix XenApp, VMware Horizon RDSH or other RDSH solutions. Designed to deliver PC Windows applications at full performance. NVIDIA Virtual Applications allows users to access any Windows application at full performance on any device, anywhere. This edition is suited for users who would like to virtualize applications using XenApp or other RDSH solutions. Windows Server hosted RDSH desktops are also supported by vApps.
- Virtual PC (vPC)
This product is ideal for users who want a virtual desktop but need great user experience leveraging PC Windows® applications, browsers and high-definition video. NVIDIA Virtual PC delivers a native experience to users in a virtual environment, allowing them to run all their PC applications at full performance.
- NVIDIA RTX Virtual Workstation (RTX vWS)
NVIDIA RTX vWS is the only virtual workstation that supports NVIDIA RTX technology, bringing advanced features like ray tracing, AI-denoising, and Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS) to a virtual environment. Supporting the latest generation of NVIDIA GPUs unlocks the best performance possible, so designers and engineers can create their best work faster. IT can virtualize any application from the data center with an experience that is indistinguishable from a physical workstation — enabling workstation performance from any device.
The following license types are offered:
- Perpetual license
A non-expiring, permanent software license that can be used on a perpetual basis without the need to renew. For each perpetual license, customers are also required to purchase a 5-year SUMS support contract. Without this contract, the perpetual license cannot be ordered.
- Annual subscription
A software license that is active for a fixed period as defined by the terms of the subscription license, typically yearly. The subscription includes Support, Upgrade and Maintenance (SUMS) for the duration of the license term.
- Concurrent User (CCU)
A method of counting licenses based on active user VMs. If the VM is active and the NVIDIA vGPU software is running, then this counts as one CCU. A vGPU CCU is independent of the connection to the VM.
The following table lists the ordering part numbers and feature codes.
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 A40, L40, or L40S 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 AI Enterprise Software
Lenovo offers the NVIDIA AI Enterprise (NVAIE) cloud-native enterprise software. NVIDIA AI Enterprise is an end-to-end, cloud-native suite of AI and data analytics software, optimized, certified, and supported by NVIDIA to run on VMware vSphere and bare-metal with NVIDIA-Certified Systems™. It includes key enabling technologies from NVIDIA for rapid deployment, management, and scaling of AI workloads in the modern hybrid cloud.
NVIDIA AI Enterprise is licensed on a per-GPU basis. NVIDIA AI Enterprise products can be purchased as either a perpetual license with support services, or as an annual or multi-year subscription.
- The perpetual license provides the right to use the NVIDIA AI Enterprise software indefinitely, with no expiration. NVIDIA AI Enterprise with perpetual licenses must be purchased in conjunction with one-year, three-year, or five-year support services. A one-year support service is also available for renewals.
- The subscription offerings are an affordable option to allow IT departments to better manage the flexibility of license volumes. NVIDIA AI Enterprise software products with subscription includes support services for the duration of the software’s subscription license
The features of NVIDIA AI Enterprise Software are listed in the following table.
Note: Maximum 10 concurrent VMs per product license
The following table lists the ordering part numbers and feature codes.
Find more information in the NVIDIA AI Enterprise Sizing Guide.
NVIDIA Run:ai
NVIDIA Run:ai is an enterprise platform for AI workloads and GPU orchestration, accelerating AI operations with dynamic orchestration across the AI life cycle, maximizing GPU efficiency, and integrating seamlessly into hybrid AI infrastructure. The platform provides features such as AI-native workload orchestration, unified AI infrastructure management, flexible AI deployment, and open architecture, supporting public clouds, private clouds, hybrid environments, and on-premises data centers.
For more information, see the NVIDIA Run:ai product page:
https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/software/run-ai/
NVIDIA HPC Compiler Software
Auxiliary power cables
The RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell GPU option part number does not ship with auxiliary power cables. Cables are server-specific due to length requirements. For CTO orders, auxiliary power cables are derived by the configurator. For field upgrades, cables will need to be ordered separately as listed in the table below.
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Regulatory approvals
The RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell GPU has the following regulatory approvals:
- RCM
- BSMI
- CE
- FCC
- ICES
- KCC
- cUL, UL
- VCCI
Operating environment
The RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell 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/ - RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell GPU product page:
https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/data-center/rtx-pro-6000-blackwell-server-edition/
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