IBM Systems & Technology Group
SURA Presentation for IBM HW for the SURA GRID
for 2007
Janis Landry-Lane
janisll@us.ibm.com
IBM World Wide Deep Computing
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AGENDA for the presentation
 IBM pSERIES offering for SURA for 2007
– dileep@us.ibm.com
 IBM e1350 HS21 Blade offering for SURA for 2007
– jpappas@us.ibm.com
 INTEL Clovertown performance benchmarks
– Omar.stradella@intel.com
– Michael.greenfield@intel.com
 SURA services/collaboration
– frankli@us.ibm.com
- janisll@us.ibm.com
 INTEL/IBM partnership
- mark.e.spargo@intel.com
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Power5+ p575 High Performance Computing
Solutions for SURA
Dileep Bhattacharya
Product Manager High end System p Servers
E-mail : dileep@us.ibm.com
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Power5+, p575 Server and Rack General Description
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P5 575 System Solution Characteristics
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Robust Hardware with High Reliability Components
16 CPU scalability within a node
Low Latency High Performance Switch Technology
Industrial Strength OS and HPC Software Subsystems
High Compute Density Packaging
Ability to scale to very large configurations
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0.97 TFlop Solution For SURA
BPA
2U
8, 16W Nodes at 1.9 Ghz P5+ 128 Processors
Federation Switch to Connect the 8 Nodes
Peak Mem BW: 1.64 TB/s
Peak Node Interconnect BW: 32 GB/s
16W
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Peak Network BW (Ethernet): 32 Gbit/s
Total System Memory: 256 GB or 128 GB
Total Storage Capacity: 2.35 TBytes
Cumulative SpecFP_rate: 4576
4U
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1.7 TFlop Solution for SURA
BPA
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16W
16W
16W
16W
16W
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Fed SW
4U
14, 16W Nodes at 1.9 Ghz P5+ 224 Processors
Federation Switch to Connect the 14 Nodes
Peak Mem BW: 2.86 TB/s
Peak Node Interconnect BW: 56 GB/s
Peak Network BW (Ethernet): 56 Gbit/s
Total System Memory: 224 GB or 448 GB
Total Storage Capacity: 4.11 TBytes
Cumulative SpecFP_rate: 8008
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p5 575 Software
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AIX 5.3
General Parallel File System (GPFS) with WAN Support
LoadLeveler
Cluster Systems Management (CSM)
Compilers (XL/FORTRAN, XLC)
Engineering and Scientific Subroutine Library (ESSL)
IBM’s Parallel Environment (PE)
Simultaneous Multi-Threading (SMT) Support
Virtualization, Micro-Partitioning, DLPAR
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Growing the SURAgrid
IBM e1350 Cluster Offerings
John Pappas
IBM Southeast Linux Cluster Sales
March 12, 2007
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Outline
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IBM HPC Offerings
e1350 Overview
SURA Offerings Approach
SURA e1350 Configurations
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IBM HPC Foundation Offerings
Scale-out (high-value)
Purpose-built
 Tightly coupled clusters
 RISC
 Optional high performance interconnect (industry-standard, OEM or
custom)
 Industry standard or custom packaging
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Specifically designed for HPC capability workloads
Usually custom microprocessors, usually employ vectors and streaming
Custom interconnect
Custom packaging
Vendor integrated
 Vendor integrated
SURA Offering in 2006 and 2007
IBM Offerings: p5-575+,
p5-590, p5-595, p655, p690
IBM Offerings: Blue Gene
Scale-out (commodity)
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(Standalone) SMP
Clusters of 1, 2, and 4-way blade or rack-optimized servers
Based on “merchant” or low-cost technology
Standard or OEM high performance interconnects & graphics adapters
Standard packaging
Broad ISV support with concomitant availability (Linux and Windows)
Often vendor integrated
 2-way to 64-CPU (or bigger) SMP servers
 Single system simplicity, uniform memory programming model, and
high SMP scalability for a broad range of problem sizes and throughput
objectives
 Broad ISV support (Unix and Linux)
SURA Offering in 2007
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IBM Offerings: BladeCenter HS21/LS21/JS21/Cell; Deep Computing
Visualization, OpenPOWER 720, e1350 clusters
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IBM offerings: p5-570,
p5-595, OpenPower 710/720, 3755 (Ridgeback), x366(Intel)
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What is an IBM Cluster 1350
Hardware
Server, Storage,
Networking, Infrastructure
Excellent price/performance
Increased scalability/density
Worldwide service/support
Fully integrated solution
Superior manageability
Flexible configs
Software
Services
Integration, Setup,
Installation, Warranty,
SupportLine
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IBM Cluster Systems
Management, IBM
General Parallel
File System
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IBM ~ Cluster 1350 Hardware
IBM Servers
Management Nodes
Compute Nodes
Storage Nodes
8-way Servers
3755
p5 520
IBM TotalStorage®
Networks
Ethernet
Storage
Networking
Fiber
iSCSI
4-way Servers
3550, 3650, 3950
3455, 3655, 3755
p5 505
OpenPower 710
10 GbE
Blade Servers
Storage
1000 MbE
Software
HS21, LS21
10/100 MbE
ServeRaid
JS21
QS20
Infiniband
Core
Processors
Disk Storage
1X
-Intel®
Technologies
4X
SCSI
-AMD®
Specialty
Myrinet®
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Fiber
SATA
-CELL BE
-PowerPC®
-IBM POWER5™
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An IBM portfolio of components that
have been cluster configured, tested,
and work with a defined supporting
software stack.
•Factory assembled
•Onsite Installation
•One phone number for support.
•Selection of options to customize
your configuration including
Linux operating system (RHEL or
SUSE), CSM, xCAT, GPFS and
Deep Computing Visualization
(DCV)
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BladeCenter Efficiency
 BladeCenter helps clients simplify their IT infrastructure and gain operational
efficiency.
Fewer Outages
Fewer Fabric
Connections
Less Power
Fewer Cables
Less Cooling
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Smarter
Management
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Introducing the IBM BladeCenter HS21 XM
 Deliver leadership performance and efficiency for most applications
– Double the memory of the HS21 30mm blade
– Integer, Floating Point, many financial specific applications will benefit greatly
– A new core architecture, dual core processors, and fully buffered DIMMs all lead to the gains
 Supports new solid state Modular Flash Devices
– Starting with the IBM 4GB Modular Flash Drive, solid state drives are optimized for durability,
reliability and power efficiency
– RAID arrays can potentially be simplified
– Flash drives virtually eliminate yet another potential point of failure inside the BladeCenter
 HS21 XM is designed to extract the most from multi-core processors
– More memory, NICs, I/O, designed for diskless operation and low power
– 64-bit matched with up to 32GB of memory support even the most demanding solutions
 10Gb enabled for BladeCenter H
– Can support both PCI-X and PCI-Express I/O Cards
– Supports all the traditional I/O cards in the BladeCenter family
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IBM BladeCenter HS21 XM
A Closer Look
8 Standard
FB DIMMs
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8 FB DIMMs
Up to 32GB of memory per blade
SAS HDD (36, 73, 146GB)
2 NICs - Broadcom 5708S (TOE enabled)
Diskless ready:
CFF-V
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– iSCSI and SAN boot for all OS
– Support for IBM Modular Flash Device 4GB
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Dual and Quad-Core processors
IBM Modular
Flash Drive
– 65W and 80W Woodcrest
• 1.60-3.00GHz
– 80W Clovertown
• 1.60-2.67 GHz
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2.5” SAS
HDD
MCH Nested
Between CPUs
Supports Concurrent KVM Mezzanine Card (cKVM)
Supports PEU2 and SIO Expansion Units
Support for the new MSIM Combo Form Factor (CFF) card to double
port count per blade
HS21 XM availability: early March 2007
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Complete Systems Management for BladeCenter
 Integrated management for resource efficiency
 Automation for productivity
Application Management
 LoadLeveler
 Compilers
 Libraries
AMM with BladeCenter Address
Manager
 MAC Address and WWN address
(I/O) virtualization
 Manage, control, install single pt
 Concurrent KVM
 RAS
 PowerExecutive
xCAT or
CSM
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Manage across chassis, other platforms
Virtualize and optimize, stateless Computing
Maintain and update
Manage/report policy
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CoolBlue from IBM:
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Energy management innovation
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Power Configurator
PowerExecutive™
Budget
Plan &
Manage
Rear Door Heat
Exchanger
Save
Power has become a difficult limitation for many clients to manage
It takes a holistic approach to power to make a different
IBM Mainframe inspired thinking put to work inside BladeCenter
Steps to extract the most from your data center
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Save power with smartly designed servers
Plan better with accurate planning tools
Monitor and manage power with PowerExecutive
Use room level solutions as needed
Plan for the future
Really interested in power? Download Power and Cooling Customer Presentation:
http://w3-1.ibm.com/sales/systems/portal/_s.155/254?navID=f220s220&geoID=All&prodID=BladeCenter&docID=bcleadershipPowCool
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SURA e1350 Offerings Approach
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Surveyed the SURA members for useful cluster configurations
Keep it simple
Leverage the latest hardware and cluster technology
Minimize cost of ownership
Provide a complete, integrated ready-to-use cluster
Leverage the existing MOU with SURA for the pSeries
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SURA e1350 Offerings Architecture
 Configuration Basis: New IBM BladeCenter-H, new HS21XM
Blades and Intel Quad-Core Processors
 Create a 3 TFLOP and a 6 TFLOP cluster configuration
 3 TFLOP – Cost Conscience Solution for HPC
– One Rack solution utilizing GigE interconnect
– 1GB/core
– Combination Management/User node with storage
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Two Rack solution utilizing DDR Infiniband
2GB/core
Combination Management/User node with storage
Optional SAN supporting 4Gbs storage at 4.6Tbytes
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Common e1350 Features
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BladeCenter-H Based Chassis
– Redundant power supplies and Fan Units
– Advanced Management Module
– Dual 10 Gbps Backplanes
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Fully integrated, tested and installed e1350 Cluster
Onsite configuration, setup and skills transfer from our Cluster Enablement
Team.
QUAD-CORE Intel Processors (8 Cores/Node)
Single Point of Support for the Cluster
Terminal Server connection to every Node
IBM 42U Enterprise Racks
Pull-out Console monitor, keyboard, mouse
Redundant power and fans on all nodes
3 Year Onsite Warranty
– 9x5xNext Day on-site on Compute Nodes
– 24x7x4 Hour on-site on Management Node, switches, racks (optional Storage)
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 SMC 8-port 10Gb Ethernet Switch
 (2) 32-port Cyclades Terminal Servers
 RedHat ES 4 License and Media Kit (3 years update support)
 Console Manger, Pull-out console, keyboard, mouse
 One 42U Enterpise Rack, all cables, PDU’s
 Shipping and Installation
 5 Days onsite Consulting for configuration, skills transfer
 3 Year Onsite Warranty
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 Console Manger, Pull-out console, keyboard, mouse
 One 42U Enterpise Rack, all cables, PDU’s
 Shipping and Installation
 10 Days onsite Consulting for configuration, skills transfer
 3 Year Onsite Warranty
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EXP810 Expansion System
(32) 4 Gbps FC, 146.8 GB/15K
Enhanced Disk Drive Module (E-DDM)
Total 4.6 TB Storage Capacity
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Why IBM SURA Cluster Offerings
 Outstanding Performance at 2.67 GHz; Industry Leading Quad-Core
– 3 TFLOP – 2.89 Peak TFLOPS, 1.46 TFLOP Estimated Actual, 50% Efficiency
– 6 TFLOP – 5.96 Peak TFLOPS, 4.29 TFLOPS Estimated Actual, 72% Efficiency
 Switches are Chassis Based so modular growth is simpler
 Redundant power and fans
 38% less power and cooling required for BladeCenter solution over a 1U rackmount cluster
 Smaller footprint
 Stateless Computing with xCAT or CSM
 Academic Initiative – CSM, LoadLeveler, Compilers
 Complete, integrated, installed cluster. Onsite skills transfer
 Application Migration Support from IBM
 Single Point of Support for 3 Years
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HPC performance slides for SURA comparing
Clovertown and other offerings
Michael Greenfield
Principal Software Engineer, Enterprise System
Software Division, Intel, office: 253 371 7154
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Performance tests and ratings are measured using specific computer systems and/or components and reflect the approximate performance of Intel® products as measured by those tests. Any difference in system hardware or
software design or configuration may affect actual performance. Buyers should consult other sources of information to evaluate the performance of systems or components they are considering purchasing. For more information
on performance tests and on the performance of Intel products, reference http://www.intel.com/performance/resources/benchmark_limitations.htm or call (U.S.) 1-800-628-8686 or 1-916-356-3104.
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Performance tests and ratings are measured using specific computer systems and/or components and reflect the approximate performance of Intel® products as measured by those tests. Any difference in system hardware or
software design or configuration may affect actual performance. Buyers should consult other sources of information to evaluate the performance of systems or components they are considering purchasing. For more information
on performance tests and on the performance of Intel products, reference http://www.intel.com/performance/resources/benchmark_limitations.htm or call (U.S.) 1-800-628-8686 or 1-916-356-3104.
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Performance tests and ratings are measured using specific computer systems and/or components and reflect the approximate performance of Intel® products as measured by those tests. Any difference in system hardware or
software design or configuration may affect actual performance. Buyers should consult other sources of information to evaluate the performance of systems or components they are considering purchasing. For more information
on performance tests and on the performance of Intel products, reference http://www.intel.com/performance/resources/benchmark_limitations.htm or call (U.S.) 1-800-628-8686 or 1-916-356-3104.
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Performance tests and ratings are measured using specific computer systems and/or components and reflect the approximate performance of Intel® products as measured by those tests. Any difference in system hardware or
software design or configuration may affect actual performance. Buyers should consult other sources of information to evaluate the performance of systems or components they are considering purchasing. For more information
on performance tests and on the performance of Intel products, reference http://www.intel.com/performance/resources/benchmark_limitations.htm or call (U.S.) 1-800-628-8686 or 1-916-356-3104.
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Performance comparison of Intel® Xeon® Processor
5160 and Intel® Xeon® Processor X5355 for Life
Sciences Applications
Omar G. Stradella, PhD
Life Sciences Applications Engineer
Intel Corporation
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HPC Life Sciences Applications
HPC Life Sciences Applications
Computational Chemistry
Sequence Analysis
and Biological Databases
Docking
De novo Design
Secondary Structure
Prediction
QSAR, QSPR
Pharmacophore
Modeling, Shape
Matching
Homology
Modeling
Pathway Analysis
X-Ray and NMR
Focus for
Today’s
Presentation
7 applications in Computational Chemistry and Bioinformatics
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IBM Systems & Technology Group
Summary of Comparison Platforms
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Codename
Woodcrest
Clovertown
Processor
Intel® Xeon®
Processor 5160
Intel® Xeon®
Processor X5355
Processor frequency
3.0 GHz
2.67 GHz
L2 Cache
4 MB
2x4 MB
FSB Frequency
1333 MHz
1333 MHz
Cores/Sockets/Cores
per Socket
4/2/2
8/2/4
Disk
4 disk RAID0, 270GB
4 disk RAID0, 270GB
RAM
16GB
16GB
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Intel relative performance for Life Sciences apps
Clovertown relative performance compared to Woodcrest (one thread per core)
2.0
Geomeans of relative performance
1.8
Intel® Xeon® processor 5160 (Woodcrest)
Intel® Xeon® processor X5355 (Clovertown)
1.6
1.4
1.2
1.0
0.8
0.6
Clovertown 34-70% better
than Woodcrest
0.4
0.2
0.0
Gaussian*
GAMESS*
Amber*
GROMACS*
NAMD*
Computational Chemistry
BLAST*
Strategic Growth Businesses
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GeoMean
Bioinformatics
Performance tests and ratings are measured using specific computer systems and/or components and
reflect the approximate performance of Intel® products as measured by those tests. Any difference in
system hardware or software design or configuration may affect actual performance. Buyers should consult
other sources of information to evaluate the performance of systems or components they are considering
purchasing. For more information on performance tests and on the performance of Intel products,
reference http://www.intel.com/performance/resources/benchmark_limitations.htm or call (U.S.) 1-800628-8686 or 1-916-356-3104.
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ClustalW-MPI*
Higher is better
Source: Intel Internal Measurement
* Other brands and names may be claimed as the property
of others.
IBM Systems & Technology Group
Gaussian* and GAMESS* relative performance
Clovertown relative performance compared to Woodcrest (one thread per core)
2.0
2.0
Intel® Xeon® processor 5160 (Woodcrest)
1.8
Intel® Xeon® processor 5160 (Woodcrest)
Intel® Xeon® processor X5355 (Clovertown)
518
1.8
1051
76
1.6
Intel® Xeon® processor X5355 (Clovertown)
1.6
163
235
1.4
168
106
186
41
714
155
1.4
74
847
121
32
226
330
98
1698
236
1.0
0.8
Elapsed times ratios
Elapsed times ratios
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1.2
1.2
58
0.6
0.4
0.4
0.2
0.2
1011
220
crown2MP2
crown2DFT
crown2Freq
GeoMean
0.0
apinefreq
apinenehf
c3h11o4mp2 c4h13no4frqdir ch6n2mp4
taxol
test397
GeoMean
crown2SCF
GAMESS* (Iowa State University)
Version: 12 Apr 2006
Gaussian* (Gaussian, Inc)
Version: 03-D.01
Performance tests and ratings are measured using specific computer systems and/or components and
reflect the approximate performance of Intel® products as measured by those tests. Any difference in
system hardware or software design or configuration may affect actual performance. Buyers should consult
other sources of information to evaluate the performance of systems or components they are considering
purchasing. For more information on performance tests and on the performance of Intel products,
reference http://www.intel.com/performance/resources/benchmark_limitations.htm or call (U.S.) 1-800628-8686 or 1-916-356-3104.
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151
0.8
0.6
0.0
263
1.0
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Higher is better
Numbers on bars are elapsed times in seconds
Source: Intel Internal Measurement
* Other brands and names may be claimed as the property
of others.
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Amber* and GROMACS* relative performance
Clovertown relative performance compared to Woodcrest (one thread per core)
2.0
2.0
Intel® Xeon® processor 5160 (Woodcrest)
Intel® Xeon® processor 5160 (Woodcrest)
1.8
Intel® Xeon® processor X5355 (Clovertown)
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1.8
15
Intel® Xeon® processor X5355 (Clovertown)
28
1.6
1.6
65
40
1.4
1.4
63
21
186
1.2
157
65
81
218
49
51
26
8
56
1.0
0.8
1.2
26
17
26
96
32
1.0
0.8
0.6
0.6
0.4
0.4
0.2
0.2
0.0
0.0
factor_ix
hb
jac
rt
gb_mb
gb_cox2
gb_alp
trx
GeoMean
Villin
Lys/Cut
Performance tests and ratings are measured using specific computer systems and/or components and
reflect the approximate performance of Intel® products as measured by those tests. Any difference in
system hardware or software design or configuration may affect actual performance. Buyers should consult
other sources of information to evaluate the performance of systems or components they are considering
purchasing. For more information on performance tests and on the performance of Intel products,
reference http://www.intel.com/performance/resources/benchmark_limitations.htm or call (U.S.) 1-800628-8686 or 1-916-356-3104.
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Lys/PME
DPPC
GeoMean
GROMACS* (Groningen University )
Version: 3.3
Amber* (UCSF)
Version: 9
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24
13
6
53
128
Elapsed times ratios
Elapsed times ratios
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Higher is better
Numbers on bars are elapsed times in seconds
Source: Intel Internal Measurement
* Other brands and names may be claimed as the property
of others.
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Intel scalability assessment for Life Sciences apps
Parallel speedups vs 1 thread
8
7
Geomeans of speedups
6
Intel® Xeon® processor 5160 (Woodcrest)/2 threads
Intel® Xeon® processor X5355 (Clovertown)/2 threads
Intel® Xeon® processor 5160 (Woodcrest)/4 threads
Intel® Xeon® processor X5355 (Clovertown)/4 threads
Intel® Xeon® processor X5355 (Clovertown)/8 threads
5
4
3
2
1
0
Gaussian*
GAMESS*
Amber*
GROMACS*
NAMD*
Computational Chemistry
BLAST*
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GeoMean
Bioinformatics
Performance tests and ratings are measured using specific computer systems and/or components and
reflect the approximate performance of Intel® products as measured by those tests. Any difference in
system hardware or software design or configuration may affect actual performance. Buyers should consult
other sources of information to evaluate the performance of systems or components they are considering
purchasing. For more information on performance tests and on the performance of Intel products,
reference http://www.intel.com/performance/resources/benchmark_limitations.htm or call (U.S.) 1-800628-8686 or 1-916-356-3104.
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ClustalW-MPI*
Higher is better
Source: Intel Internal Measurement
* Other brands and names may be claimed as the property
of others.
IBM Systems & Technology Group
Summary
 On fully subscribed systems, Clovertown shows 34-70% better
performance than Woodcrest
 Clovertown and Woodcrest scalabilities on 2 and 4 cores are the same
 Clovertown parallel speedups on 8 cores ranges from 5x to 7.8x
(relative to 1 core)
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SURA Services– Our track record
Presentation for the SURA GRID for 2007
Frank N Li
frankli@us.ibm.com
IBM Deep Computing, Americas
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IBM SURA Install Team
 IBM Architect and Solution Team: cross-brand architecture,
solutioning and support – Brent Kranendonk, Frank Li
 IBM Cluster Enablement Team (CET): implementing complex HPC
systems, both pSeries and Linux x86 cluster, hardware (server,
cluster, storage, tape) and software (OS, cluster management tool,
scheduler, GPFS) – Glen Corneau, Steve Cary, Larry Cluck
 IBM Advanced Technology Services (ATS) Team: system testing
(HPL) and performance tuning -- Joanna Wong
 IBM Deep Computing Technical Team: assist migrating missioncritical applications and benchmarking – Carlos Sosa, etc
 IBM Grid Enablement for SURAgrid– Martin Maldonado and Chris
McMahon
 Successful SURA installation at Georgia State University (GSU) and
Texas A & M (TAMU)
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Cluster Enablement Team
The x-Series Linux Cluster Enablement Team (CET) is a full service
enablement team providing customers with direct access to IBM experts
skilled in the implementation of Linux clustering hardware and software
technologies. The following type of clustering engagements are provided
by CET:
 Pre-configuration and cluster burn-in at our
manufacturing site or customer’s location
 Integration with existing clusters and cluster
software upgrade
 Software installation, including OS, cluster
management, file system, compliers, schedulers
or customer applications
 Executing customer acceptance testing
 Installing storage and GPFS front-ends
 On site Project Management
 Customer Training/Education
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 Each CET project is professionally
managed by a dedicated project
manager who ensures an efficient
delivery and deployment of your
cluster
 Each offering includes rigorous
burn-in testing
 The staging facility is conveniently
located near our IBM’s
manufacturing site
 CET offerings can be added to your
next e1350 order using part number
26K7785 – 1Day of CET Consult
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IBM SURA Collaborations
 IBM CET installations
 LSU/IBM performance work with ADCIRC application
 U. Miami/IBM commitment to work on parallel version of ADCIRC
 U. Miami/IBM commitment to optimize HYCOM and WAM
 TAMU request for help on MM5 and WRF
 Phil Bogden presents in the IBM BOOTH at SC06
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SURA Partnership with INTEL and IBM
Presentation for the SURA GRID for 2007
Mark Spargo
mark.e.spargo@intel.com
INTEL/IBM RELATIONSHIP EXECUTIVE
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Intel & IBM: Delivering Together
 Proven track record of delivering innovative solutions
– IBM fastest-growing Intel server vendor
– IBM/Intel BladeCenter collaboration
– Enterprise X-Architecture platform validation and development
collaboration
 Jointly delivering superior server solutions with exceptional
price/performance. Collaboration spans:
– Design
– Development
– Manufacturing
– Marketing & sales
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IBM & Intel: Industry Collaboration
IDF
San Francisco
& Taiwan
Commitment to 4th
gen. technology –
supporting quad–
core Xeon MP
Geneseo
Co-Inventors
®
BladeCenter:
Products & Openness
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Virtualization:
vConsolidate, others
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