Formosa 3 Cluster::National Center for High-Performance Computing

Formosa 3 Cluster

Detail

Formosa 3 is the NCHC’s self-built cluster cloud computing system. Integrating NCHC’s solid strength in cluster computing and cloud technology, it provides complete and reliable cloud computing services. Currently, Formosa 3 mainly provides Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), offering users the virtual machine management, complete customization and control, and easy installation and integration.。

Hardware Configuration

   26 computing nodes. Each computing node consists of:

    1. Model - IBM System x3550 M3
    2. CPU - Intel Xeon x5660 six cores 2.8GHz x 2
    3. Main Memory – 48GB
    4. Hard Disk – 80GB SSD
    5. Network – 4x QDR (40Gb) InfiniBand HCA x 1

4 storage nodes. Each storage node consists of:

    1. Model - SuperMicro X8DTU-F
    2. CPU – Intel Xeon x5660 six cores 2.8GHz x2
    3. Main Memory – 48GB
    4. Hard Disk – SATA 6Gb/s 600GB x14, 80GB SSD x2
    5. Network – 4x QDR (40Gb) InfiniBand Card

Network

1. Gigabit switch – D-Link DGS-3100 48 ports 10/100/1000Mbps switch x6
2. InfiniBand switch –Voltaire Grid Director 4036 x8

Software Configuration

1. OS - CentOS 5.5 x86_64: Linux kernel 2.6.18
2. VM Hypervisor - KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine)

User Guide

Formosa 3 Cloud Management System - http://formosa3.nchc.org.tw/doc/guide.html

NCHC Consulting Window

Mr. Ying-Chuan Chen (06)5050940 # 647 ycc0301@nchc.narl.org.tw 。