PowerMac G5 Supercomputer Cluster
<a href="http://www.thinksecret.com/news/virginiatech.html" target=_blank>Virginia Tech building PowerMac G5 Supercomputer Cluster</a>
<i>August 30, 2003 - Virginia Tech University is building a Power Mac G5 cluster that will result in a supercomputer estimated to be one of the top five fastest in the world.
In yesterday's notes article, we reported that Virginia Tech had placed a large order of dual-2GHz G5s to form a cluster. Since that time, we've received additional information, allowing us to confirm a number of details.
According to reports, Virginia Tech placed the dual-2GHz G5 order shortly after the G5 was announced. Multiple sources said Virginia Tech has ordered 1100 units; RAM on each is said to be upgraded to 4GB or 8GB.
The G5s will be clustered using Infiniband to form a 1100-node supercomputer delivering over 10 Teraflops of performance. Two sources said the cluster is estimated to be one of the top five fastest supercomputers in the world.
However, Virginia Tech's on a deadline. The university needs to have the cluster completely set up this fall so that it can be ranked in Linpack's Top 500 Supercomputer list.
<b>Apple bumped Virginia Tech's order to the front of the line -- even in front of first day orders -- to get them out the door all at once</b>. Sources originally estimated the G5s will arrive the last week of August; they're still on track to arrive early, possibly next week.</i>
<i>August 30, 2003 - Virginia Tech University is building a Power Mac G5 cluster that will result in a supercomputer estimated to be one of the top five fastest in the world.
In yesterday's notes article, we reported that Virginia Tech had placed a large order of dual-2GHz G5s to form a cluster. Since that time, we've received additional information, allowing us to confirm a number of details.
According to reports, Virginia Tech placed the dual-2GHz G5 order shortly after the G5 was announced. Multiple sources said Virginia Tech has ordered 1100 units; RAM on each is said to be upgraded to 4GB or 8GB.
The G5s will be clustered using Infiniband to form a 1100-node supercomputer delivering over 10 Teraflops of performance. Two sources said the cluster is estimated to be one of the top five fastest supercomputers in the world.
However, Virginia Tech's on a deadline. The university needs to have the cluster completely set up this fall so that it can be ranked in Linpack's Top 500 Supercomputer list.
<b>Apple bumped Virginia Tech's order to the front of the line -- even in front of first day orders -- to get them out the door all at once</b>. Sources originally estimated the G5s will arrive the last week of August; they're still on track to arrive early, possibly next week.</i>
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