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2P or 4P XtremeWorkstation based on the 2nd generation
AMD Opteron 8000 series Processor.
Quad-Core upgradeable!!!
Great performance and memory scalability to addres
the most complex and demanding
graphics applications.

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2P or 4P XtremeServer based on the 2nd Generation
AMD Opteron 8000 series Processor.
Quad-Core upgradeable!!!
Ideal solution for demanding compute and memory intensive applications

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2P XtremeServer
based on the 2nd Generation
AMD Opteron 2000 series Processor.
Quad-Core upgradeable!!!
Rack Optimized Design.
Reliable foundation for your
HPC enterprise computing.

Cluster Symposium
Annapolis, MD
July 23-25, 2007

LinuxWorld Conference and Expo
San Francisco, CA - Both #634
Aug 6-9, 2007
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Welcome to Appro HPC Solutions, an e-Newsletter you can rely on for the latest about Appro's products, solutions, technology partnerships, recent announcements, promotions and more. We hope that this information will help you make well-informed purchasing decisions. Comments or suggestions? Let us hear from you.

Featuring the New Appro High-Performance XtremeWorkstation™

The new Appro XtremeWorkstation™ is designed for professionals who require speed, high performance and efficiency when dealing with demanding compute and memory intensive applications. This is a mid to high-end x86 workstation with 128GB of DDR2 memory offering two to four AMD Opteron™ 8000 series processors. The new Appro XtremeWorkstation is ideal for technical workloads in Mechanical Computer Aided Design (MCAD), Engineering (MCAE), petroleum visualization, automotive, aerospace, electronic design, digital content creation artists, 3D modeling and CAD. To learn more about this product, click here,

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White Papers, Case Study and Benchmarks

1. From Fluid Dynamics to Business Performance

From computational fluid dynamics simulations to analyzing multi-dimensional sales data, the underlying mathematics is the same and that unifies benchmarking for both high performance and business performance computing. In order to test the readiness of hardware running Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), OpenBench Labs tested the Appro XtremeServer which utilitizes the AMD Opteron™ processors to demonstrate the explicit capabilities of a single Appro Server to scale to a maximum of eight instances of Fluent parallel processing.
To retrieve your free white paper, click here.

2. ANSYS/Fluent - Appro servers benchmarks
As design complexity has increased and computational power has become more available, leading manufacturers in many industries have adopted simulation as part of the design process. ANSYS, Inc. is a global innovator of simulation software addressing the needs of organizations in a wide range of industries including electronics, aerospace, automotive, chemical processing, civil engineering, defense, medical, and others. This benchmark suite consists of nine tests of three problem sizes (small, medium, and large). The problem size is determined by the number of cells that are solved for specific problem. In CFD a cell is an area of volume used to define the flow around an object. To see the benchmark testing results, click here.

3. HPC Clusters power ANSYS/Fluent Flow Modeling Simulations
When clusters are used as an HPC solution, it is very important to look at the entire infrastructure, including optimized and validated HPC servers, choosing processor types as well as considering the right interconnects and switch technologies. These decisions are very important for the overall success for the cluster performance. In addition, ANSYS focuses on software compatibility and tuning for high performance during software development. To view this case study, click here.

Announcements
>>Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories Expands Supercomputing Projects Using Appro Cluster Solutions. To read more, click here.

>>Appro XtremeServer was named as Finalist in eWEEK’s 7th Annual Excellence Awards, To read more, click here

>>Appro receives HPCWire 2006 Editor’s Choice Awards for “the Most Innovative Cluster Technology.” Appro’s award was formally presented to Daniel Kim, CEO of Appro during the Gala Evening Event at the Supercomputing 2006 Conference in Tampa, FL on November 13, 2006. To read more, click here / For HPCWire Awards info, click here

Why Appro

Appro accelerates technical applications and business results unlocking the value of IT for the high-performance and enterprise computing markets through differentiated performance, balanced architecture, open standards and engineering expertise. Appro is a leading developer of innovative, high-performance, density-managed servers, cluster-solutions, storage subsystems, and high-end workstations for the enterprise high-performance computing markets.

What We do
IT only unleashes its true potential when it aligns with its company’s business goals. That is why Appro deliver innovative product architecture with cluster solution integration where customers can build a consolidated and simplified infrastructure that is easy to scale. We provide high performance computing (HPC) solutions from mid to high-end workstations and servers to some of the largest Linux supercomputer installations. Learn more about Appro

Contact Appro
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