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The Appro Xtremeserver Cluster solution is powered by Dual-Core AMD Opteron processors configured as 1,152 4-socket 1U server nodes with a total of 9216 cores. The cluster is running Linux and is connected by a Voltaire InfiniBand switch. This cluster reflects the growing trend in supercomputing toward standards-based systems configured in clusters to address sophisticated computing needs.
"To fulfill our national security mission for the U.S. Department of Energy and National Nuclear Security Administration, the Laboratory employs systems that meet its needs for flexibility, speed and simplicity", stated Mark Seager, head of Advance Technologies for LLNL. "Atlas is a key computing resource for unclassified science projects ranging from climate and earthquake modeling to astrophysics, chemistry, materials and biosciences."
"We are proud to have another Appro cluster solution part of the Top 500 list of the fastest supercomputing in the world. Our customers define us as a trusted and established technology partner that not only provides a well-integrated cluster solution, but also understands the rest of their computing needs", stated John Lee, VP of Advanced Technology Solutions Group of Appro. "We are happy to provide our customers the flexibility, high-performance and simplicity to help them achieve their business objectives." |
