The cluster at HPCCC consists of 1 master node (Dual Intel Xeon 2.8GHz processors with 4GB RAM), 1 management node (Dual Intel Xeon 2.8 GHz with 2GB RAM), and 64 computational nodes (Dual Intel Xeon 2.8GHz with 2GB RAM), all linked by an Extreme Gigabit ethernet switch.
Master Node x 1 |
Model |
Dell PowerEdge Server 2650 |
Processor |
2 Intel Xeon Processors at 2.8GHz with NetBurst Micro-architecture and Hyper-Threading technology |
Front Side Bus |
400MHz front side bus that allows for faster data throughput than 133MHz front side bus speeds |
Cache |
512KB L2 Advanced Transfer Cache |
Chipset |
ServerWorks GC-LE chipset supports 5 PCI buses: 3 PCI-X (1 X 64bit/133MHz, 2 X 64bit/100MHz), 1 x 64bit/66MHz, 1 legacy bus (32bit/33MHz) |
Memory |
4 GB DDR SDRAM |
Expansion Slots |
3 full length PCI-X slots (1 X 64bit/133MHz, 2 X 64bit/100MHz) |
Drive Controller |
Dual-channel integrated Ultra3 (Ultra160) SCSI Adaptec® AIC-7899 (160Mb/s) controller provides latest high performance SCSI technologies available without taking up PCI slots |
RAID Controller |
PERC3 Di/128MB (Raid 1 for OS), PERC3 DC/128 (Raid 5 for PV220S) |
Drive Bay |
Hard Drive bays for 5 X 1" hot-plug SCSI drives |
Hard Drive |
2 x 36GB 15,000rpm SCSI HDD |
Communication |
Dual Embedded BroadcomTM NetXtremeTM Gigabit Server Adapter to preserve valuable PCI slots. Embedded NICs support PXE and teaming functions like fail over and load balancing |
Input Devices |
Keyboard and mouse |
Ports |
2 9-pin serial, 2 Universal Serial Bus, video, PS/2 mouse, PS/2 keyboard, 3 RJ45 |
Power |
Voltage: 100-240 VAC |
Chassis |
Rack-Mountable Chassis: 3.375" (8.5725cm) H x 19.00" (48.26cm) W x 27.50" (69.85cm) D |
Graphics |
Integrated ATI-Rage XL controller w/8MB of SDRAM |
Management |
Embedded Remote Access (ERA) allowing remote management of servers |
|
Computation Node x 64 |
Model |
Dell PowerEdge Server 2650 |
Processor |
2 Intel® Xeon Processors at 2.8GHz with NetBurst Micro-architecture and Hyper-Threading technology |
Front Side Bus |
400MHz front side bus that allows for faster data throughput than 133MHz front side bus speeds |
Cache |
512KB L2 Advanced Transfer Cache |
Chipset |
ServerWorks GC-LE chipset supports 5 PCI buses: 3 PCI-X (1 X 64bit/133MHz, 2 X 64bit/100MHz), 1 x 64bit/66MHz, 1 legacy bus (32bit/33MHz) |
Memory |
2 GB DDR SDRAM |
Expansion Slots |
3 full length PCI-X slots (1 X 64bit/133MHz, 2 X 64bit/100MHz) |
Drive Controller |
Dual-channel integrated Ultra3 (Ultra160) SCSI Adaptec® AIC-7899 (160Mb/s) controller provides latest high performance SCSI technologies available without taking up PCI slots |
Drive Bay |
Hard Drive bays for 5 X 1" hot-plug SCSI drives |
Hard Drive |
36GB 15,000rpm SCSI HDD |
Communication |
Dual Embedded BroadcomTM NetXtremeTM Gigabit Server Adapter to preserve valuable PCI slots. Embedded NICs support PXE and teaming functions like fail over and load balancing |
Input Devices |
Keyboard and mouse |
Ports |
2 9-pin serial, 2 Universal Serial Bus, video, PS/2 mouse, PS/2 keyboard, 3 RJ45 |
Power |
Voltage: 100-240 VAC |
Chassis |
Rack-Mountable Chassis: 3.375" (8.5725cm) H x 19.00" (48.26cm) W x 27.50" (69.85cm) D |
Graphics |
Integrated ATI-Rage XL controller w/8MB of SDRAM |
Management |
Embedded Remote Access (ERA) allowing remote management of servers |
|
Management Console x 1 |
Same as Computation Node |
|
Node Interconnect x 1 |
Model |
Extreme Networks BlackDiamond 6800 series |
Ethernet |
65 Gigabit ethernet ports (72 available) |
Management Switch |
4 x 64 Gbps Management Switch Fabric Module |
Network |
9 x 8-port 100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 Module |
Chassis |
BlackDiamond 6812 20-Slot Chassis (includes Fan Tray) |
Power |
2 x iPower Single-Input 200VAC Power Supply (includes L6-20P Power Cord) |
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Disk Storage Enclosure x 1 |
Model |
Dell PowerVault 220S |
Hard Drive |
10 x 73GB 10k SCSI HDD |
Back-Panel Connector |
SCSI connectors 68-pin shielded P-type SCSI for connection to host |