Data center consolidation solution combined with highly productive operating system reduces complexity of high performance computing: Verari Systems today announced that blade servers for its BladeRack 2 X-Series product line are now optimized to support Windows HPC Server 2008. By working with Microsoft, Verari Systems is able to offer its customers a new standard for today’s data centers within the constraints of limited power, cooling and floor space. “Microsoft is excited to be working with Verari Systems to enable new innovations in high performance computing,” said Vince Mendillo, director of HPC marketing at Microsoft Corp. “The combined collaboration of the BladeRack 2 X-Series and Windows HPC Server 2008 will help customers solve the world’s most complex technical computing problems.” Verari Systems has tailored the BladeRack 2 X-Series to provide unparalleled performance and investment protection across the demanding high performance computing landscape. Offering powerful processing for demanding applications in financial grid applications and intense oil and gas exploration environments, the BladeRack 2 X-Series features Verari’s industry leading patented Vertical Cooling Technology, creating a constantly cool and secure data center environment. “As new innovations in high performance computing continues to push the envelope, our customers are increasingly asking for exceptionally energy-efficient systems with no compromises,” said Dan Gatti, senior vice president, worldwide market operations, Verari Systems. “With Windows HPC Server 2008, we can offer them an operating system choice with our BladeRack 2 X-Series products that will provide increased productivity and minimized complexity.”