The in-house HPC lab at UDG is getting an upgrade. Though cross-project collaboration with the support from EUROCC (NCC Montenegro) and financial support through AI-AGE project financed by the Ministry of education, science and innovation, UDG is procurring additional computing node and data storage that will be integrated with the equipment lab established through HPC4S3ME.
The HPC Rack computing node is a high-performance 2U rack server designed for demanding computing tasks. It features dual processors, each with 24 cores running at 3.40 GHz, offering 48 threads and a 36 MB cache. The server comes equipped with 256GB DDR4 memory, expandable up to 4TB per processor, and includes 32 memory slots. Storage is provided by two 480GB SSD SATA 6G drives, with graphics powered by an NVIDIA L40 48GB card. It includes a Broadcom MR216i-a storage controller and network capabilities with 4x 1Gb Ethernet ports and 1 management port. The server also supports advanced security features like UEFI Secure Boot, Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 1.2, and secure firmware updates, ensuring tamper-free operation and data protection. Additionally, it is equipped with dual 1600W power supplies and easy rack-mounting options for streamlined deployment in HPC environments.
The NAS storage system features a robust setup designed for high-capacity data management and sharing. It includes a 4-bay configuration, each supporting 12TB SATA 6Gb/s drives, allowing for a total storage capacity of up to 66TB. Powered by an Intel Celeron N5095 4-core processor with 8GB RAM, this system provides solid performance for various storage needs. With dual 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet ports and PCIe Gen 3 expansion capabilities, it ensures fast data transfer and network connectivity. Additionally, it supports up to 1,500 concurrent CIFS connections, making it suitable for medium to large-scale data environments.