DGX OS 7 / Ubuntu 24.04#
The NVIDIA DGX OS 7 / Ubuntu 24.04 User Guide is also available as a PDF.
About DGX OS 7#
NVIDIA DGX OS provides a customized installation of Ubuntu Linux with system-specific optimizations and configurations, additional drivers, and diagnostic and monitoring tools. It provides a stable, fully tested, and supported OS to run AI, machine learning, and analytics applications on DGX Supercomputers.
NVIDIA DGX™ systems are shipped preinstalled with DGX OS to provide a turnkey solution for running AI and analytics workloads. Initial system configuration is deferred to a setup wizard that runs after the first boot. The setup wizard offers users a fast onboarding experience for using DGX systems.
The DGX OS installer is released as an ISO image to reimage a DGX system. The additional software, the NVIDIA DGX Software Stack included in DGX OS is provided as packages that are available from software repositories over the internet.
You also have the option to install the NVIDIA DGX Software Stack on a regular Ubuntu 24.04 while still benefiting from the advanced DGX features. This installation method supports more flexibility, such as custom partition schemes. Cluster deployments also benefit from this installation method by taking advantage of Ubuntu’s standardized automated and non-interactive installation process.
DGX OS 7 Features#
The following are the key features of the DGX OS 7 release:
Based on Ubuntu 24.04 with the Linux kernel version 6.8 for the recent hardware and security updates and updates to software packages, such as Python, GCC, and OpenJDK.
Includes the Ubuntu generic kernel (DGX servers based on x86_64) and the NVIDIA-optimized Linux kernel (DGX servers based on ARM64.)
Provides access to all NVIDIA GPU driver branches and CUDA toolkit versions.
Uses the NVIDIA DOCA™ OFED (OpenFabrics Enterprise Distribution) software, which is the successor to MLNX_OFED.
Provides the Ubuntu Pro Client’s Extended Security Maintenance (ESM) subscription from the Ubuntu Universe repository.
Supports Emerald Rapids CPUs.
Supported NVIDIA DGX Systems#
Architecture |
DGX Systems |
Minimum ISO Version Requirement |
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x86_64 |
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Support |
DGX Systems |
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Not yet supported |
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Discontinued support |
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Installation and Upgrade#
This document covers installation and upgrade options for DGX OS. It also provides instructions for setting up the system and installing additional software.
- Initial Setup
If DGX OS 7 is already installed on your DGX system, refer to Initial Setup for information about setting up the system on first boot.
After initial setup, refer to Upgrading the OS to perform a package upgrade to the latest software package versions.
- Upgrading the OS
To upgrade your DGX OS to the latest software package versions or for information about performing a release upgrade from DGX OS 5 or DGX OS 6 to DGX OS 7, refer to Upgrading the OS.
- Reimaging the System
To restore a DGX system to a default DGX OS installation and erase all data, you can use the ISO image that includes an autonomous installer. Refer to Reimaging the System for more information.
- Customizing Ubuntu Installation with DGX Software
To install Ubuntu and the DGX Software Stack, refer to Customizing Ubuntu Installation with DGX Software for information about automating the installation process, such as a cluster deployment.
- Managing OS and Software Updates
DGX OS and Ubuntu provide additional software packages, including additional NVIDIA software and driver options. Refer to Managing OS and Software Updates for more information and installation instructions.
Important
Before you upgrade or install any new software, always consult the Release Notes for the latest information about available upgrades. You can find out more about the release cadence and release methods for DGX OS in Release Guidance.
NVIDIA Enterprise Support#
NVIDIA Enterprise Support is the support resource for DGX customers and can assist with hardware, software, or NGC application issues. For more information about how to obtain support, visit NVIDIA Enterprise Support.