Group computing brings processing capability to petaflop

High-performance computing (HPC), such as super desktops or clusters, will be able to perform millions of billions of calculations per second, thanks to new technologies that Intel has just introduced.

HPC is expanding from scientific and academic fields to more popular applications in data centers. Intel Cluster Ready and Intel Connects Cable technologies will help simplify the deployment of clusters, support medical research activities, weather forecasts, financial modeling .

Intel Cluster Ready is a program that simplifies the use and management of clustered computers. It provides a standardized and modelable approach to building group computing systems and running "instant" high-performance applications.

Intel Connects Cable.Photo: Intel .

The program includes a specification that sets minimum standards for hardware and software components. This allows software developers to only need a one-time verification of hardware platforms, thereby promoting development and availability.

Cluster Ready also includes a software registration process for applications that are compatible with high performance computing and a hardware certification process with Intel Cluster Checker. This Checker tool has the ability to isolate errors, detect problems early in the cluster system, which can reduce performance and increase support costs.

Meanwhile, Intel Connects Cable allows customers using 10 GbE and Infiniband to achieve data transfer speeds of 20 Gb / sec as well as extend the range between servers up to 100 meters. Connects Cable addresses some of the problems that cause headaches for businesses when deploying a cluster. Copper cables, used to connect the cluster are often heavy and difficult to install, causing floors and cabinets to overload, and negatively impacting cooling systems. According to Intel research, Connects Cable is 84% ​​lighter and 83% smaller than copper.

Get more information about Intel Cluster Ready technology and Intel Connects Cable at Intel.com/go/cluster and Intelconnects.com.