Computing Clusters

Computer clusters are today an ubiquitous tool for implementing large and complex numerical simulations of Technical and Scientific problems. Clusters make scaling of processor power and memory possible by using commodity hardware. 

Computing Clusters are basically computer networks composed of multiple servers. Clusters are then accessible through their master node directly from the user's workstation or through a WEB service (Portal or Grid solution). Low latency and high bandwidth interconnect (Infiniband, Gigabit Ethernet, etc...), high performance IO system and clustered file systems are also an essential part of computer clusters.

 GC-Cluster is Gridcore's cluster solution which is designed specifically for the applications and customer requirements. GC-Cluster is available in Linux, Windows and AIX operating systems on x86-64, Power, and Cell BE processor architectures and is an ever evolving system architecture which is adapted constantly to support latest technologies. 

A GC-Cluster in its simpler shape is composed of a master node which acts as entry point for the user into the computing farm. Under the master node one or more network of servers provide the real computing and remote visualization power. Storage is physically located at the master node or integrated on specific high performance storage infrastructure.

Purchasing a Computing Farm in the form of a GC-Cluster, the customer gets a single deliverer for the whole functionality and tight delivery: a single point of contact. The whole system, performance and its functionality is supported by Gridcore during its life time under support contracts. With a GC-Cluster the customer also gets support for communication with the application's providers e.g.: handling license, updates, and hardware compatibility issues.