HyperBlade Clusters
Why HyperBlade Clusters?
Appro's HyperBlade Cluster is a fully integrated
cluster solution using a hybrid Blade/1U form
factor. Like blades, HyperBlades are modular servers
plugged into a common backplane that eliminates
cable clutter. But Appro's HyperBlades are independent
servers, just like 1U servers, but are vertically
mounted in a rack cabinet doubling the traditional
rack- density making it an Ideal solution for
HPC server consolidation.
The Appro HyperBlade server cluster offers a smart
investment for flexible, modular and scalable
blade architecture designed for HPC applications.
With outstanding performance and reliability,
excellent mechanical and thermal design, the Appro
HyperBlade server provides long-term investment
protection. They are the ideal solution for server
consolidation and for customers who want to build
a modular high-density clustering computing environment.
HyperBlade Clusters scale out to meet the demands
of medium to large computational simulations while
conserving floor space.
Learn more about Appro's servers:
Mini-Cluster --> Integrated
mini server rack cabinet.
Mid- Cluster --> Industry
standard server rack cabinet
Full- Cluster --> Custom
server rack Cabinet
Performance/Watt of HyperBlade Clusters
The ability to provide required power to servers and use it
efficiently is a critical IT need. Choosing an optimal power
solution requires the consideration of many factors, including
the number of server enclosures needed, the type of servers
to be installed and the type of available power. Typically,
rack mounted server clusters will have a better performance/watt
ratio due to optimal engineering of the cooling design of the
individual servers and rack. Since HyperBlades are a close relative
of traditional 1U servers, power consumption will closely match
that of a traditional cluster using 1U servers. Appro 's servers
feature an innovative system design for power efficiency, superior
airflow for multiple processors in a high-density platform as
well as the ability to utilize low power CPU's offering an excellent
performance per watt ratio. In addition, HyperBlade clusters
provide flexible power management options that can reduce the
overall power consumption per server.
HyperBlades vs Blade Servers
Appro's Hyperblade servers are a hybrid between true blades
and 1U rack-mounted servers. HyperBlades are independent servers
and have their own power supplies, fans, processors, memory,
network controllers, operating systems and applications. HyperBlades
plug into a common backplane (subrack) eliminating cable clutter
for network and high speed interconnects. Even if you are using
standard racks in your data center, Hyperblades mounted in subracks
can be used to achieve higher density for data center system
consolidation.
Features and Benefits of HyperBlade Clusters
The Appro HyperBlade Clusters can address the
needs of most HPC applications. Its key features
include outstanding performance; reliability and
superior mechanical and thermal design derived
from the Appro 1U servers:
Industry standard rack cabinet option
Commodity based server with flexible configuration
options
Rear door cabinet cooling option for improved
cooling in your data center
Large memory capacity and flexibility to support
a variety of applications
Low voltage, mid voltage and full power processors available
Common backplane eliminates cable clutter for
network gear
Cost effective, scalable performance for HPC and
enterprise applications
Can go up to 80 compute nodes in a custom cabinet
AMD Opteron and Intel Xeon processors
Up to 32GB DDR2 memory per node
Up to 1TB local storage per node
PCI-Express (8) slots
Appro ServerDome Remote Management
High-Speed Interconnect Options available
Configuration options including, SAN, NAS based
storage
Choice of Linux or Windows operating systems
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