SCIENCE
EURO/CFD: HPC Cluster Extends to 720 Processors
EURO/CFD, engineering firm
specializing in numerical simulation, now possesses power of calculation of 6.2
TeraFlops and 7.8 TeraFlops in peak. This investment allows EURO/CFD to be the
leader of French SME’s.
Industry needs grow fast: rapid evolution of techniques and the need for
reliable CFD studies force companies to adapt constantly. Delivering products
with the shortest deadline possible impacts the whole network, from suppliers
to final clients.
EURO/CFD, to deal with this requirement, improves HPC (High Performance
Computing) cluster and gains calculation power:
- 720 cores
- 5 To of RAM
- Rapid network InfiniBand QDR type
- Automated data storage locally and remote
CEO Karim Loueslati: “Keeping this tool within the company will permit better
cost management and, it goes without saying, complete data confidentiality for
our customers. This solution applies to hardware but also to software, thanks
to a partnership with Microsoft HPC team. This investment in cutting edge
technology allows EURO/CFD to gain reactivity and flexibility along with
increased competitiveness on international market. Private funding ensures
independency and flexibility which are highly appreciated by our customers.”