Platform OCS democratizes and streamlines the process of implementing High Performance Computing (HPC) solutions on Linux-based clusters. A pre-integrated, vendor certified software stack, Platform OCS enables a new class of HPC users by simplifying Linux cluster application, deployment and management. Backed by available, global 24x7 enterprise support, Platform OCS is a modular and hybrid stack that transparently integrates open source and commercial software into a single, consistent cluster operating environment.

"Intel and Platform Computing have optimized the performance of hundreds of thousands of enterprise High Performance Computing nodes", stated Richard Dracott, General Manager, Intel High Performance Systems. "Intel Cluster Ready is the result of our shared vision of the need for simplicity to enable more organizations to adopt the technology. By simplifying the installation, deployment and supportability of clusters, we can broaden the scope of users who can take advantage of the inherent, proven benefits of HPC technologies."

A result of collaboration between Intel, independent software vendors (ISVs), and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) such as Dell Inc., Intel Cluster Ready includes a set of minimum standards for software and hardware components of a clustered system to allow for an unprecedented level of interoperability. Intel Cluster Ready is designed to make it easier to run off-the-shelf HPC software applications. It also includes a software registration process for compatible HPC applications and a complimentary hardware cluster certification tool, Intel Cluster Checker. This certification tool checks the cluster hardware and software components to ensure they interoperate properly and facilitates fault isolation, helping to improve early detection of cluster problems and reduce support costs.

"Dell's focus is on leading the industry in simplifying technology and the deployment and implementation of high performance computing solutions for end-users", stated Rick Becker, Vice President of Solutions, Dell Product Group. "These Cluster Ready Solutions deliver superior cluster choice for first time customers seeking the power and scalability of standards-based solutions with the ease and interoperability they need to reduce complexity and lifecycle management in their high performance computing environments."

"Red Hat, Intel, Dell and Platform Computing have collaborated for several years on building simplicity into our joint HPC products", stated Paul Cormier, Executive Vice President of Engineering, Red Hat Inc. "Red Hat Enterprise Linux combined with Platform OCS can leverage Intel Cluster Ready and provide a proven, certified and broadly supported cluster stack."

Platform OCS, the first certified Intel Cluster Ready systems software component, enables cluster server vendors to quickly expand their market reach in the fast growing entry-level HPC markets. With the overall simplicity and short time-to-market Platform OCS provides, OEMs have all the tools required to bundle easy-to-use, managed and maintained clusters. Platform OCS also features integration with the leading workload management software Platform LSF making advanced application acceleration available to customers.