SciNet Supercomputer Runs on IBM iDataPlex

The University of Toronto’s SciNet Supercomputer Datacenter combines massive power (it’s number 53 on the Top 500 list) with exceptional energy efficiency, with a Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) rating of 1.16, according to university scientists. SciNet features an unusual design combining IBM’s iDataPlex server ^[1] and Cool Blue rear-door heat exchanger ^[2], which allows the university to run high-density cabinets with minimal room air conditioning. SciNet will soon be expanded with a 30,000-core system using iDataPlex servers with the Xeon 5500 ^[3] (Nehalem) processor, Intel’s new high-power, low-energy chip. This video provides an overview of SciNet and its technology, and runs about 6 minutes.

For more news from Big Blue, visit our IBM channel ^[4]. For additional video, check out our DCK video archive ^[5] and the Data Center Videos ^[6]channel on YouTube.

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[1] iDataPlex server: http://www.datacenterknowledge.com/archives/2008/04/23/a-closer-look-at-ibms-idataplex-server/

[2] Cool Blue rear-door heat exchanger: http://www.datacenterknowledge.com/archives/2008/06/27/ibm-cool-blue-shines-in-vendor-chill-off/

[3] Xeon 5500: http://www.datacenterknowledge.com/archives/2009/03/31/intel-xeon-5500-focuses-on-power-savings/

[4] IBM channel: http://www.datacenterknowledge.com/archives/ibm-index.html

[5] DCK video archive: http://www.datacenterknowledge.com/archives/data_center_videos-index.html

[6] Data Center Videos : http://www.youtube.com/user/DataCenterVideos

[7] Rich Miller: http://www.datacenterknowledge.com/archives/author/richm/

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