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Computing Resources

Overview
Cluster

The High Performance Computing Facility of the AMHRC consists of a small Linux cluster of 128 cores on 32 nodes and one server. This computing power allows for many simulation and calculation intensive tasks to be completed within reasonable periods of time.

The installation, primarily targeting computational fluid dynamics, includes software packages such as CD-Adpapco's Star-CD, Ansys' CFX and Mathworks' Matlab.

The Centre's computer infrastructure further includes data storage facilities to provide a central repository of research inputs, calculation results and project outcomes for longer term prosperity.

The cluster was completely rebuilt in early 2009 resulting in a 4-10 times increase in performance. Some major enhancements to the old cluster have been made, including:

  • Quad Core, 64 bit system software increasing throughput
  • Advanced Sun Grid Engine queueing system permits multiple parallel environments for system optimisation, advanced resourcing and on-the-fly configuration, all permitting configurations to maximise resource usage
  • Ganglia web based monitoring system, allowing fast and informed response to system problems
  • Redhat Enterprise Linux with KDE and Gnome desktops for easier UI


  • Specifications
    General

    Makeup
    1 Server + 32 Nodes (128 Cores) + 1 Data Centre

    Nodes
    Each HP dc7800 SFF Desktops, Intel Core 2 Q9300 Quad Processor w/ 8Gb DDR2 memory & 250Gb local storage

    OS
    Redhat Enterprise Linux 5.2, 64 bit

    Interface
    ssh, X11, vnc

    Software
    Star-CD, GCC, PGI F90, CFX, Intel F90, Matlab