Chapter 2. Positioning
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2.1.2 Optimized for workloads
IBM NeXtScale System is best-suited for the following primary workloads:
Public and private cloud
HPC and technical computing
Although these areas do share much in common, they have unique needs that
are served with NeXtScale System, as shown in Figure 2-2.
Figure 2-3 IBM NeXtScale System: Optimized for cloud computing and HPC solutions
For cloud, the important factors are that we support the entire processor stack;
so, no matter what our client goal is, we can support it with the right processor
performance and cost point. The same is true of memory; we have cost and
power-optimized choices and performance-optimized alternatives. The nodes
contain the right onboard networking on board with 1 Gb NICs embedded, with
options for up to four other high-speed fabric ports. With these features, the
entire solution is designed to scale to any size.
HPC and technical computing have many of the same attributes as cloud; a key
factor is the need for the top-bin 130 W processors. NeXtScale System can
support top bin 130 W processors, which means more cores and higher
frequencies than others.
Workload
Fine Tuned Server Characteristics
•
Processor and Memory performance and choice
Full
Intel stack support with memory for performance and/or
cost optimization
•
Standard Rack optimized
Fits into client data centers
seamlessly
•
Right sized IO
Choice of networking options – 1Gb,
10Gb, or InfiniBand, all SDN ready
•
Infinitely Scalable
from small to enormous grid
deployments all built on open standards
•
High energy efficiency
means more impact/watt
•
Top bin Intel Xeon processors
,
large memory
bandwidth, and high IOPS
for rapid transaction
processing and analytics
•
Workload optimized software stack
with Platform
Computing and IBM xCAT
•
Architected for low latency
with choice of high speed
fabric support
•
Supported as one part number
no matter the size of
the solution and content with Intelligent Cluster
High Performance
Computing
Private Cloud
Public Cloud
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