Office HPC

Overview: Office HPC delivers the power of true high-performance computing (HPC) directly into standard office environments, eliminating the need for dedicated server rooms or specialized infrastructure. Engineered for scientific, industrial, and business applications, Office HPC offers seamless, scalable, and ready-to-deploy solutions to handle a wide range of computational tasks. Designed for versatility, these systems can handle financial modelling, AI, video rendering, genomic sequencing, and more.

Key Features:

• Self-Contained and Scalable: No need for server rooms or racks; fully self-contained systems on wheels that integrate seamlessly into your office environment.
• Flexible Deployment: Available in small (128 cores), medium (256 cores), and large (512 cores) configurations, with optional GPU and high-speed networking (10GbE or 100GbE).
• Water-Cooled and Energy Efficient: Uses 40% less power with water cooling, while maintaining low noise levels, making it ideal for office use.
• Preconfigured, Plug-and-Play: Systems come pre-installed with a full HPC stack, including schedulers, shared file systems, MPI libraries, and Linux OS support, ready to run industry-standard software packages such as ANSYS, MATLAB, OpenFOAM, and more.

Technical Advantages:

• Performance Optimization: Equipped with high-speed interconnects (Infiniband optional) for low-latency communication between nodes and efficient file access.
• Modular Design: Expand your system with ease by adding more compute nodes without interrupting workflows.
• No Internet File Transfers: Eliminates data movement delays by keeping all computing resources in-house.
• UPS for Reliability: Includes an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) for added operational security.

Software and Compatibility:

• Supported Applications: Optimized for a variety of HPC workloads, including financial modeling, AI, machine learning, fluid dynamics, seismic processing, and more. Popular software like ANSYS, GROMACS, Python, and Seismic Unix comes preinstalled.
• Scheduler & MPI Support: Systems feature Slurm or OpenPBS for resource allocation and scheduling, plus standard MPI (OpenMPI, MPICH) for distributed computing.

Security and Flexibility:

• Data Security: Supports file system encryption, GDPR compliance, and can be air-gapped for sensitive information.
• Optional Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): Choose Google MFA or public/private keys for added security.
• Cloud Bursting: Seamlessly offload excess workloads to the CrunchYard cloud when needed, avoiding performance bottlenecks.

Support and Service:

• Specialist HPC Support: Receive remote support from HPC experts, with first-year support included and optional extended support at 10% of system cost.
• Rapid Component Replacement: Hardware components can be replaced within 48 hours, ensuring minimal downtime.

Conclusion: Office HPC offers the ultimate flexibility and power of true HPC within a compact, scalable, and user-friendly office solution. Perfect for companies looking to integrate advanced computational capabilities without the complexity of traditional HPC systems.