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Not all HPC integrators are created equal.  In fact, there is a significant range of experience and expertise even among leading integrators. High-performance computing (HPC) integration is a complex process that requires next level technology expertise and experience because of the following:

 

  1. System Complexity: HPC systems often involve advanced and diverse hardware, like GPUs, FPGAs, and high-speed interconnects, that require in-depth knowledge to integrate and optimize. In addition, scaling from a few nodes to 1000s of nodes creates complexities in regard to networking, storage, and computation.
  2. Optimization Requirements: Achieving peak performance involves fine-tuning configuration for both hardware and software, including, but definitely not limited to CPU affinity, memory allocation, and internal communication. Efficiently distributing workloads across many processors requires expertise in parallel programming models like MPI, OpenMP, and CUDA.
  3. Interoperability: Integrating various hardware architectures, software environments, and operating systems is a significant challenge. Newer HPC systems must coexist with older systems, requiring expertise in maintaining compatibility.
  4. Software Stack Management: HPC systems typically run highly customized or domain-specific applications that need to be optimized and sometimes recompiled for new architectures. Managing schedulers, libraries, and monitoring tools requires familiarity.
  5. Network and Storage Design: Configuring and managing low-latency, high-bandwidth networks requires specialized knowledge. HPC workloads usually involve massive data, necessitating expertise in designing and managing parallel file systems.
  6. Reliability and Fault Tolerance: Engineers need to design for fault tolerance and efficient recovery mechanisms. Continuous monitoring to detect bottlenecks or hardware failures is crucial, requiring proficiency in advanced monitoring tools.
  7. Domain-Specific Knowledge: HPC is often used for specialized applications in fields like climate modeling, molecular dynamics, or machine learning. Expertise in these domains is important for tailoring the system effectively.
  8. Security and Compliance: Ensuring secure access to sensitive data or computations in environments shared among multiple users requires advanced security measures. Depending on the industry, compliance with standards may add more complexity.
  9. Rapid Technological Changes: HPC technologies evolve rapidly, requiring constant learning and adaptation to integrate cutting-edge solutions effectively.
  10. Cost Efficiency: Expertise is needed to ensure that HPC resources are used and managed efficiently, minimizing downtime.
  11. Client Communications: Engineers need to have the ability to explain complex technology in simple terms that clients without a technology background can understand.

 

Each of these aspects involves a steep learning curve, intricate problem-solving skills, and the ability to effectively collaborate with other integration team members and the client. Nor-Tech’s engineers average more than 10 years of integration experience and have all the resources of top hardware and software providers at their disposal. When research institutions and enterprises think of expertly integrated, ready-to-deploy HPC servers, Nor-Tech tends to top the list.

Contact us for an evaluation of your needs and the best solution for your requirements: 952-808-1000/toll free: 877-808-1010; engineering@nor-tech.com.

 

Why Nor-Tech is the best choice for your business

Since 1998 we have established ourselves as one of leading providers of quality HPC solutions. Our servers are backed by an expert team that is available to provide support and assistance ensuring that your business always has access to the resources it needs. Contact us for more information or a quick quote: 952-808-1000; engineering@nor-tech.com/ or click on the Contact tab at https://www.nor-tech.com/contact-2018/

About Nor-Tech

Nor-Tech is on CRN’s list of the top 40 Data Center Infrastructure Providers along with IBM, Oracle, Dell, and Supermicro and is also a member of Hyperion Research’s prestigious HPC Technical Computing Advisory Panel. The company is a complete high performance computer solution provider for 2015 and 2017 Nobel Physics Award-contending/winning projects.  Nor-Tech engineers average 20+ years of experience. This strong industry reputation and deep partner relationships also enable the company to be a leading supplier of cost-effective Lenovo desktops, laptops, tablets and Chromebooks to schools and enterprises.  All of Nor-Tech’s high-performance technology is developed by Nor-Tech in Minnesota and supported by Nor-Tech around the world. The company is headquartered in Burnsville, Minn. just outside of Minneapolis. Nor-Tech holds the following contracts: Minnesota State IT, GSA, University of Wisconsin System, and NASA SEWP V. To contact Nor-Tech call 952-808-1000/toll free: 877-808-1010 or visit https://www.nor-tech.com.

 

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