Computer Services Business challenge High-performance scientific computing has infinite potential, but power consumption can put a strain on finite resources. How could CINECA maximize computing power while keeping costs under control? Transformation CINECA worked with partner E4 Computer Engineering to implement state-of-the-art, energy-efficient IBM® Power Systems™ servers as the foundation for its new supercomputing cluster, D.A.V.I.D.E. “The path to exascale computing can be achieved through tight co-design from leading-edge institutions and working with world-class technology like IBM Power Systems.” —Carlo Cavazzoni, Manager for HPC Development of HPC Business Unit for CINECA Business benefits: 2.5 times faster application runtime enables scientists to run bigger, more complex jobs 20% cut in power consumption reduces energy costs and helps lower carbon emissions Cost savings can be reinvested in research activities CINECA Equipping researchers with world-class, energy-efficient supercomputing resources Solution components IBM® Power Systems™ S822LC for High Performance Computing Client Name CINECA Company Background CINECA is a non-profit consortium, made up of 70 Italian universities, eight research institutions and the Italian Ministry of Higher Education. As Italy’s largest computing center, CINECA acts as a link between academia and industry, providing scientists with easy access to high-performance scientific computing resources to help further vital research. Based in Bologna, CINECA employs around 700 people. Business challenge High-performance scientific computing has infinite potential, but power consumption can put a strain on finite resources. How could CINECA maximize computing power while keeping costs under control? The benefit D.A.V.I.D.E. delivers 2.5 times faster application runtime while slashing power consumption by 20 percent—enabling CINECA to support cutting-edge research projects more cost-effectively. Pull Quote “With D.A.V.I.D.E., we believe a major milestone has been reached. The path to exascale computing can be achieved through tight co-design from leading-edge institutions and working with world-class technology like IBM Power Systems.” —Carlo Cavazzoni, Manager for HPC Development of HPC Business Unit for CINECA Solution components IBM® Power Systems™ S822LC for High Performance Computing Case study Link https://www.ibm.com/case-studies/CINECA-Systems-Power-HPC-exascale CINECA is a non-profit consortium, made up of 70 Italian universities, eight research institutions and the Italian Ministry of Higher Education. As Italy’s largest computing center, CINECA acts as a link between academia and industry, providing scientists with easy access to high-performance scientific computing resources to help further vital research. Based in Bologna, CINECA employs around 700 people. Share this