Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) is an integral part of the engineering design and analysis process for many companies and research organizations. CFD offers the ability to accurately predict the performance of new designs or processes before they are ever manufactured or implemented. CFD applications work by dividing the region of interest into a large number of cells or control volumes. This is referred to as the "mesh" or "grid". Within each cell, the partial differential equations describing the fluid flow, known as the Navier-Stokes equations, are rewritten as algebraic equations that relate the pressure, velocity, temperature and other variables to the values in the neighboring cells. These equations are then solved numerically yielding a complete picture of the fluid flow down to the resolution of the grid. The resulting image is an accurate depiction of the fluid dynamics surrounding the grid.

PSSC PowerWulf Clusters are custom configured, turn-key solutions that are optimized for CFD applications. Our PowerWulf Clusters are used by several CFD application developers for inhouse testing and development including Metacomp Technologies and Flow Sciences. According to Sukumar Chakravarthy, Metacomp Technologies President, "PSSC keeps tabs on all changes in technology so we don't have to, including hardware, chip, interconnect and operating system developments."

FEATURE OVERVIEW

TURN KEY SOLUTION
UNLIMITED LIFETIME SUPPORT
PERFORMANCE TUNING
EXPANDABILITY
FLEXIBILITY
STABILITY

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.

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.