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Huawei unveils what it calls the industry’s first NPO-based Ascend 960 supernode

At Huawei Connect 2026, Huawei announced the launch of the Ascend 960 NPO-based supernode, boasting over 8 EFLOPS of computing power. With over 1,000 Ascend 910C deployed, the Ascend 950 is now commercially available. The Ascend 960 chip's development is ahead of schedule, with components expected in 2027, while openEuler installations are over 20 million, leading as China's top server OS.

Key points

  • Huawei introduced the Ascend 960 NPO-based supernode capable of delivering 8 EFLOPS of computing power.
  • The Ascend 960 is being developed faster than anticipated, with chips scheduled for release in Q1 and Q3 of 2027.
  • Deployment of the Ascend 910C has surpassed 1,000 units and the Ascend 950 has begun commercial use.
  • The Hi-ONE units in the Ascend 960 system replace 40,000 optical modules, reducing power consumption by over 550 kilowatts and achieving 99.8% system availability.
  • openEuler, Huawei's operating system, has over 20 million installations, becoming the leading server OS in China.

Why it matters

  • This development follows global trends in high-performance computing and energy efficiency in IT infrastructure.
  • The growth of open-source operating systems like openEuler reflects a shift towards modern software solutions in server management.
  • The advancements align with increased investments in edge computing by 2025, emphasizing efficient computing resources.

Huawei's unveiling of the Ascend 960 highlights its continued innovation in high-performance computing while addressing energy efficiency, positioning itself strongly within the competitive landscape as server technologies evolve.