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Kaynes Technology, a prominent electronics manufacturer, has secured a pivotal contract to produce 3,000 high-performance computing (HPC) servers for the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), a government entity overseeing India's National Supercomputing Mission (NSM).

Under the NSM initiative, these servers will form the backbone of the PARAM RUDRA supercomputing systems, fulfilling critical computational needs across various sectors, including hyper-scale data centers, edge processing, banking, healthcare, and advanced manufacturing.

E Magesh, the Director General of C-DAC, expressed confidence in Kaynes Technology's ability to deliver indigenous servers tailored to meet the stringent requirements of the NSM. He emphasized the strategic importance of this partnership in advancing India's capabilities in high-performance computing.

Ramesh Kannan, Managing Director of Kaynes Technology, underscored the significance of the agreement, highlighting that the company will be assembling RUDRA-1 HPC servers as per the contract. Additionally, Kannan revealed that RUDRA-2, the next iteration of the supercomputing system, is already in the pipeline, following the receipt of a model request from C-DAC.

Kannan elaborated on the swift progress made by Kaynes Technology in acquiring the necessary licenses and expertise to manufacture the servers domestically. Within a remarkably short period of three-and-a-half months from receiving the design files, the company successfully established the manufacturing infrastructure and completed ten fully functional prototypes of the server.

Operating since October, Kaynes Technology's electronics manufacturing facility, situated across 17 acres in Chamarajanagar near Mysuru, is equipped with state-of-the-art Surface-Mount Technology (SMT) lines. These lines, including one capable of producing up to one lakh servers per year, signify the company's commitment to scale up production to meet the burgeoning demand.

Looking ahead, Kannan outlined the timeline for manufacturing the 3,000 servers, with plans to commence production within the next 20 weeks. While some components will be sourced externally, the majority of the manufacturing process will be executed in-house, ensuring quality control and timely delivery.

In conclusion, Kaynes Technology's collaboration with C-DAC represents a significant milestone in India's journey towards self-reliance in high-performance computing technology. By leveraging domestic expertise and infrastructure, the partnership is poised to propel the country's innovation ecosystem and bolster its position in the global technology landscape.