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High-Performance Computing is aggre-
gated computing power, using parallel
processing to deliver much higher perfor-
mance than one typical desktop comput-
er or workstation. It is used for running
advanced application programs efficient-
ly, reliably and quickly to solve big data
problems in science, engineering, or busi-
ness.
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Speed: 45 Teraflops peak theoret-
ical performance
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Main Components: Processors
Intel Xeon E5 V4, 2 CPU sockets
per node, 18 cores per CPU, 2.3
GHz frequency 34 Nodes (1224
Processors cores) 256 GB Per node
(over 8.7 TB Memory).
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Network: 10 Gbs Network Con-
nection 40 Gbs Interconnect
Network.
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Storage: 50 TB Usable capacities.
What is HPC used for? HPC has the capaci-
ty to handle and analyzemassive amounts
of data at high speed. Tasks that can take
months using normal computers can be
done in days or even minutes. It can be
used to model and solve highly complex
problems across a range of high-value
sectors. The most common users of HPC
systems are scientific researchers, engi-
neers and academic institutions.
Who can use UAEU HPCC? UAEU HPC
serves the whole research communi-
ty at UAEU
Current UAEU HPC
specifications?
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