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 |
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| 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 |
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| Management Console x 1 |
| Same as Computation Node |
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| 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 |