Weather forecasting, modeling, and research are advancing rapidly with the advent of high performance computing. Research groups at several government and research agencies are moving traditional models to scalable systems. These models are then used to test the validity of the current understanding of the physics of weather and to develop more detailed, high resolution, robust models. When the models are considered trustworthy, they are used for operational forecasting by the National Weather Service and to drive air quality assessments for environmental analysts.

PSSC Labs has installed and ran weather modeling application including MM5 & WRF. Many research organizations select PowerWulf Clusters because of this unique technical expertise. The USDA's Rocky Mountain Center currently use PowerWulf clusters in combination with MM5 to forecast potential fire hazards across the western United States. The high resolution forecast images provide comprehensive weather support to wild land fire operations, prescribed burns, and air resource management. According to Dr. Karl Zeller, USDA Rocky Mountain Research Center, "I can not say enough positive about PSSC Labs. Their PowerWulf Clusters work and they provide support/help years after the warranties expire. I'm getting ready to buy another cluster system from them - my 6th!"

FEATURE OVERVIEW

TURN KEY SOLUTION
UNLIMITED LIFETIME SUPPORT
PERFORMANCE TUNING
EXPANDABILITY
FLEXIBILITY
STABILITY

TURN KEY SOLUTION [back to top]

What do you need out of your Linux Supercomputer? Reliability, performance, ease of use and excellent support are probably on the top of your list. PSSC Labs understands the significance of your work and your need for the most powerful, reliable Linux Supercomputer possible. PowerWulf Clusters are the answer to your Linux Supercomputer needs. PowerWulf Clusters are elegantly configured, easy to use Linux Supercomputer solution that is ready for your use right out of the box.

You will not need to consume valuable time configuring your Linux Supercomputer. Instead PSSC Labs Linux Experts will deliver your supercomputer with CBeST, the Complete Beowulf Software Toolkit. CBeST is much more than just cluster management. CBeST is a detailed process designed to deliver exactly what you need out of your Linux Supercomputer: reliability, performance, ease of use and excellent support. Our industry recognized CBeST software toolkit includes all cluster management tools necessary to manage, monitor, maintain and upgrade your cluster. All PowerWulf Clusters are fully configured with CBeST and thoroughly tested before leaving our facility. Your PowerWulf Cluster includes unlimited liftetime support. We are available to help answer your questions regarding PowerWulf cluster hardware and CBeST software. For complete CBeST details please visit (this will link to the product - software - cbest page)

Before beginning CBeST installation, PSSC Labs Cluster Technicians will work with you to properly configure the network settings, file system configuration and cluster nomenclature. This allows PSSC Labs to deliver the most TURN KEY solution possible.

UNLIMITED LIFETIME SUPPORT [back to top]
All PowerWulf Clusters include unlimited lifetime support at NO additional cost. You are welcome to call or email any question you have regarding cluster hardware and software directly to the PSSC Labs Cluster Technician responsible for configuring your cluster. This ensures that you receive the best possible technical support in an immediate fashion.

PERFORMANCE TUNING [back to top]
PowerWulf Clusters are optimized for maximum performance. Our superior experience allows PSSC Labs Cluster Technicians to tune performance for maximum results. BIOS settings, network configurations, memory configuration, file system and all other possible areas for performance improvement are carefully reviewed and scrutinized. This ensure that each PowerWulf Cluster provide the highest possible computing power. Before any PowerWulf Cluster ships it must pass our internal performance standards.

EXPANDABILITY [back to top]
Easily add more nodes, memory, network interconnects to your PowerWulf cluster. With CBeST software tools expanding the size of your cluster is fast and easy. PSSC Labs Cluster Technicians will be available to help every step of the way at NO additional cost.

FLEXIBILITY [back to top]
PSSC Labs offers the most hardware and software choices available. You can customize your PowerWulf Cluster to meet your needs and budget. Chassis, processor, memory and networking options are all available. Select the operating system, MPI version and file system you need.

STABILITY [back to top]
PSSC Labs testing procedure is considered one of the most stringent in the industry. Each PowerWulf Cluster undergoes a minimum of seven days continuous testing and retesting. For complete testing detail procedures please see below.

  1. Assemble the system, update Bios to latest version, set BIOS to match the rest of the hardware. (approx 1 hour)
  2. Run Memtest to find MEM, CPU or MOBO errors. (approx 1-2 days)
  3. Run STRESS to find MCE errors, (approx 3 days)
  4. Power down, unplug, cool system. (approx 3 hours)
  5. Power up, run Memtest. (approx 1 hour)
  6. Power down, unplug, cool system (approx 3 hours)
  7. Power up, run Memtest. (approx 1 hour)
  8. Power down, unplug, cool system. (approx 3 hours)
  9. Power up, run Memtest. (approx 1 hour)
  10. Power down, unplug, cool system. (approx 3 hours)
  11. Install HPC Linpak and run over entire cluster (approx 3 days)
  12. Install OS of customer choice and run benchmark test (approx 3 days)
  13. Power down, unplug & ship to end user.

Some companies may take testing shortcuts or not test the cluster as a complete solution. Ultimately these shortcuts will cost you a significant amount of time, energy and money. PSSC Labs eliminates all of the headaches through our testing procedure.