Advanced Micro Devices Inc (AMD)

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Appro Delivers Supercomputing Power with the new HyperBlade Mini-Cluster


Appro a leading provider of high-density, high-performance enterprise computing systems announced today the Appro HyperBlade Mini-Cluster solution based on dual AMD Opteron Processors.

This Mini-Cluster is designed for the High-Performance Computational (HPC) market and is a fully integrated cluster solution supporting up to 17 compute blades including a master node. This is the ideal solution for customers who want to start small in a modular clustering computing environment.

If transaction or database volumes grow, customers can add a full-size HyperBlade cluster cabinet that supports up to 80 nodes. Blade servers fit both cluster cabinets with the ability to mix and match blades as needed.

Appro offers Remote Management, High-Speed Interconnects and Operating Systems Options. The Appro BladeDome Server Management software is designed exclusively for HyperBlade clusters to deliver a cost-effective and simple solution for system administrators. This is a hardware-and-software monitoring and management tool that gives you in-depth visual feedback on all your hardware subsystems. Appro recognizes that nearly as important as the servers and remote server management are the network interconnects that bind the array together.

Appro offers high-speed interconnect options such as Myrinet, Dolphin, Quadrics and InfiniBand™ for all cluster solutions. On the software side, Appro offers a choice of Linux or Windows Operating Systems.

Mini-Cluster Features and benefits: - Up to 17 compute nodes including a master node - One PCI-X slot per node - Up to 16GB ECC DDR Memory - Simultaneous 32-bit and 64-bit computing capability - Remote Management and High-Speed Interconnect options - Choice of Linux or Windows Operating Systems - Packaged in a flexible, modular and scalable bundle solution for the High-Performance Computing.