{"id":71339,"date":"2024-03-17T19:00:44","date_gmt":"2024-03-18T02:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phisonblog.com\/?p=71339"},"modified":"2025-07-21T16:47:28","modified_gmt":"2025-07-21T23:47:28","slug":"easy-cost-effective-large-language-models-llm-fine-tuning-in-your-server-closet-or-at-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/phisonblog.com\/zh\/easy-cost-effective-large-language-models-llm-fine-tuning-in-your-server-closet-or-at-home\/","title":{"rendered":"AI\u5e94\u7528\u7684\u4e0b\u4e00\u6b65 \u2013 Home Computing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text content_tablet=&#8221;Small and Medium Businesses (SMBs) face significant challenges when it comes to domain training and fine-tuning Large Language Models (LLMs). The high cost of cloud services, the complexity of setting up AI infrastructure, the necessity for specialized staff training, the power requirements, and the increasing demand for faster, more efficient AI model training solutions are pressing issues. Data privacy, retention, and control from the cloud brings additional uncertainty and stress to the decision-making process.  These challenges often put SMBs at a disadvantage, limiting their ability to leverage advanced AI technologies for competitive advantage.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h3>How aiDAPTIV+ addresses the difficulties for SMB fine-tuning LLMs<\/h3>\n<p>aiDAPTIV+ emerges as a game-changer for SMBs looking to harness the power of LLMs without the associated hefty price tag and complexity. Designed with cost efficiency, plug-and-play style ease of use, and low power consumption in mind, <a href=%22https:\/\/www.phison.com\/en\/aidaptiv-plus-ai-data-storage-solution%22>aiDAPTIV+<\/a> empowers businesses to train larger models on workstation-class systems effectively. By eliminating the need for extensive infrastructure or specialized training, SMBs can now focus on innovating and developing AI-driven solutions that were previously out of reach.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>&#8221; content_phone=&#8221;Small and Medium Businesses (SMBs) face significant challenges when it comes to domain training and fine-tuning Large Language Models (LLMs). The high cost of cloud services, the complexity of setting up AI infrastructure, the necessity for specialized staff training, the power requirements, and the increasing demand for faster, more efficient AI model training solutions are pressing issues. Data privacy, retention, and control from the cloud brings additional uncertainty and stress to the decision-making process.  These challenges often put SMBs at a disadvantage, limiting their ability to leverage advanced AI technologies for competitive advantage.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h3>How aiDAPTIV+ addresses the difficulties for SMB fine-tuning LLMs<\/h3>\n<p>aiDAPTIV+ emerges as a game-changer for SMBs looking to harness the power of LLMs without the associated hefty price tag and complexity. Designed with cost efficiency, plug-and-play style ease of use, and low power consumption in mind, <a href=%22https:\/\/www.phison.com\/en\/aidaptiv-plus-ai-data-storage-solution%22>aiDAPTIV+<\/a> empowers businesses to train larger models on workstation-class systems effectively. By eliminating the need for extensive infrastructure or specialized training, SMBs can now focus on innovating and developing AI-driven solutions that were previously out of reach.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>&#8221; content_last_edited=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.7em&#8221; header_3_line_height=&#8221;1.7em&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||-10px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]Small and Medium Businesses (SMBs) face significant challenges when it comes to domain training and fine-tuning Large Language Models (LLMs). The high cost of cloud services, the complexity of setting up AI infrastructure, the necessity for specialized staff training, the power requirements, and the increasing demand for faster, more efficient AI model training solutions are pressing issues. Data privacy, retention, and control from the cloud brings additional uncertainty and stress to the decision-making process. \u00a0These challenges often put SMBs at a disadvantage, limiting their ability to leverage advanced AI technologies for competitive advantage.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>How aiDAPTIV+ addresses the difficulties for SMB fine-tuning LLMs<\/h3>\n<p>aiDAPTIV+ emerges as a game-changer for SMBs looking to harness the power of LLMs without the associated hefty price tag and complexity. Designed with cost efficiency, plug-and-play style ease of use, and low power consumption in mind, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.phison.com\/en\/aidaptiv-plus-ai-data-storage-solution\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">aiDAPTIV+<\/a> empowers businesses to train larger models on workstation-class systems effectively. By eliminating the need for extensive infrastructure or specialized training, SMBs can now focus on innovating and developing AI-driven solutions that were previously out of reach.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_video src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=for3DxV-egQ&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_video][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>\u00a0<\/h3>\n<h3>How aiDAPTIV+ works<\/h3>\n<p>At the core of aiDAPTIV+ is its revolutionary aiDAPTIVCache Family of extreme-endurance SSDs. This ai100 SSD facilitates NVMe offload, allowing for the efficient training of larger models with just 2 to 4 workstation-class GPUs and standard DRAM. This is complemented by aiDAPTIV management software that optimizes data flow between storage and compute resources, significantly enhancing performance, reducing training times, and enabling large-scale model training.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Standardized performance<\/h4>\n<blockquote>\n<p><em>\u201cThe one single important event last year, and how it has activated AI researchers here in this region, is actually Llama-2. It\u2019s an open-source model.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>~ <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/8Pm2xEViNIo?si=Xk7XsKniYN1jI-dT&amp;t=830\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jensen Huang, President and CEO of NVIDIA<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The performance of aiDAPTIV+ with Llama-2 models is a testament to its efficiency and effectiveness. Training times for a single epoch have been significantly reduced across various model sizes.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>\u00a0aiDAPTIV+ trains larger models with linear scaling<br \/><\/strong><\/h3>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Single node 4x GPU configuration comparing <\/em><em>GPU and GPU + aiDAPTIV+<\/em><\/h6>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-71481 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phisonblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/2224145_GTC2024GfxChartForWebsiteAndTrifold_PC_022824_v3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"718\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phisonblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/2224145_GTC2024GfxChartForWebsiteAndTrifold_PC_022824_v3.png 1200w, https:\/\/phisonblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/2224145_GTC2024GfxChartForWebsiteAndTrifold_PC_022824_v3-980x586.png 980w, https:\/\/phisonblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/2224145_GTC2024GfxChartForWebsiteAndTrifold_PC_022824_v3-480x287.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1200px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>These figures showcase aiDAPTIV+&#8217;s current capability<strong>*<\/strong> to handle substantial computational tasks swiftly, making it an invaluable asset for SMBs looking to fine-tune LLMs efficiently and affordably.<\/p>\n<p>In the chart, you see that GPUs alone are not able to complete the Llama-2 13b and 70b training. The dataset is too large to fit into the GPU memory alone. This causes a fault that crashes the training. aiDAPTIV+ manages the data in slices to feed the GPUs in manageable pieces, then recompiles the data on high-speed flash to finish the model.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>*Test system specifications<\/em><\/strong> &#8211; <em>CPU: Intel W5-3435X | <\/em><em>System Memory: 512GB DDR5-4400 Reg ECC | <\/em><em>4x NVIDIA RTX 6000 ada | <\/em><em>2x Phison aiDAPTIVCache 2TB SSDs for Workload<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u00a0<\/em><div class=\"banner_wrapper\" style=\"height: 83px;\"><div class=\"banner  banner-71399 bottom vert custom-banners-theme-default_style\" style=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/phisonblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/964_2464965148.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" style=\"height: 83px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phisonblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/964_2464965148.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/phisonblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/964_2464965148-980x136.jpg 980w, https:\/\/phisonblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/964_2464965148-480x67.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1080px, 100vw\" \/><a class=\"custom_banners_big_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.phison.com\/en\/aidaptiv-plus-ai-data-storage-solution\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><div class=\"banner_caption\" style=\"\"><div class=\"banner_caption_inner\"><div class=\"banner_caption_text\" style=\"\">View:  Phison aiDAPTIV+ Solution<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<h3>Cloud vs. aiDAPTIV+ technology comparison<\/h3>\n<p>When compared to traditional cloud-based AI training solutions, aiDAPTIV+ stands out in several key areas:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost<\/strong>: aiDAPTIV+ is significantly more cost-effective, eliminating the high expenses associated with cloud services.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Data Privacy<\/strong>: By enabling training on-premises, aiDAPTIV+ ensures that sensitive data remains within the secure confines of a company&#8217;s own infrastructure, addressing critical data privacy concerns.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ownership<\/strong>: aiDAPTIV+ offers full control and flexibility, with direct hardware access for customization and upgrades, reducing dependence on third-party services and enhancing ROI compared to recurring cloud costs.<\/p>\n<p>These advantages make aiDAPTIV+ not only a more affordable solution but also a safer, more reliable choice for businesses keen on protecting their valuable data.<\/p>\n<p>aiDAPTIV+ represents a significant leap forward for SMBs striving to stay competitive in the rapidly evolving landscape of AI and machine learning. By offering a low-cost, easy-to-use, and efficient solution for training LLMs, aiDAPTIV+ enables businesses of all sizes to leverage advanced AI technologies without the need for extensive resources or infrastructure. With aiDAPTIV+, the power of AI is now more accessible than ever, allowing SMBs to unlock new opportunities and drive innovation from the comfort of their server closets.<\/p>\n<h3>\u00a0<\/h3>\n<h3>Currently supported models<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Llama 2 7,13,70B<\/li>\n<li>Llama 33B<\/li>\n<li>Vicuna 33B<\/li>\n<li>Falcon 180B<\/li>\n<li>CodeLlama 7B, 34B, 70B<\/li>\n<li>Whisper V2, V3<\/li>\n<li>Metaformer m48<\/li>\n<li>Clip large<\/li>\n<li>Resnet 50, 101<\/li>\n<li>Deit base<\/li>\n<li>Mistral 7B<\/li>\n<li>TAIDE 7B<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title=&#8221;Can I use aiDAPTIV+ without a dedicated AI engineering team?&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW233463860 BCX0\">Yes. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW233463860 BCX0\">aiDAPTIV<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW233463860 BCX0\">+ is designed with ease of use in mind\u2014supporting plug-and-play deployment. 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These are processed sequentially and recompiled using high-speed flash, enabling training of large models (like Llama 13B and 70B) without crashes due to memory overflow.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title=&#8221;What\u2019s included in a typical aiDAPTIV+ setup?&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW98505618 BCX0\">A standard deployment includes: 2\u20134 workstation-class NVIDIA GPUs, Intel W5-3435X CPU, 512GB DDR5 RAM, and two <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW98505618 BCX0\">Phison<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW98505618 BCX0\">aiDAPTIVCache<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW98505618 BCX0\"> 2TB SSDs. 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