API Collaborates With Quadrics to Deliver Highest Performance Linux Supercomputers; Provides increased I/O and memory bandwidth.Business/Technology Editors CONCORD, Mass. and BRISTOL, United Kingdom--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 1, 2000 API, (Alpha Processor, Inc.), a leading architect of high-performance solutions for high-bandwidth and compute-intensive applications, today announced its collaboration with Quadrics This is an article about the computing company, for use in mathematics, see quadric. Quadrics is a supercomputer company formed in 1996 as a joint venture between Alenia Spazio and the technical team from Meiko Scientific. Supercomputers World (QSW QSW Quasi-Square Wave QSW Intention to Transmit (radiotelegraphy) ), a leading provider of supercomputer technology in Europe, to develop high-performance supercomputers for Linux. QSW now can offer customers high-performance scaleable supercomputers with the flexibility to support a wide range of parallel programming models on the Linux platform. Using API's 64-bit platform and the Linux open-source operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. , QsNet, a high-bandwidth, ultra low-latency interconnect for commodity SMP (Symmetric MultiProcessing) A multiprocessing architecture in which multiple CPUs, residing in one cabinet, share the same memory. SMP systems provide scalability. As business increases, additional CPUs can be added to absorb the increased transaction volume. nodes, offers some of the highest possible system interconnect performance and scalability available. The solution, based on QSW's third-generation "Elan and Elite" ASICs and API's UP2000 Ultimate Performance Series motherboards, consists of a network interface and a high-performance multi-stage data network. The system is managed using QSW's Resource Management System. John Taylor John Taylor, or Johnny Taylor may refer to: Academic figures
n. A group of neighboring clusters of galaxies. supercluster A large group of neighboring clusters of galaxies, along with isolated galaxies scattered between them, the entire collection architecture combining Quadrics' hardware and software cluster environment with the best microprocessor performance in the Linux market. "With Linux rapidly gaining acceptance, many of our customers have been waiting for QsNet to take advantage of Linux's open code. This partnership allows us to offer them the increased bandwidth only Alpha Linux with QsNet provides. Working with API enables us to respond to customer demands and provide the flexibility needed to operate powerful, cost-effective computer clusters," he said. API's Ultimate Performance Series motherboards, which include the UP1000, UP1100 and UP2000, enable system integrators and VARs to capitalize on Cap´i`tal`ize on` v. t. 1. To turn (an opportunity) to one's advantage; to take advantage of (a situation); to profit from; as, to capitalize on an opponent's mistakes s>. Alpha's superior capabilities to build high-performance, scalable systems with Linux. "The sustained floating-point performance available through API's technology, coupled with the openness of Linux, sets the standard for computing clusters in the scientific and government sectors," said Miles Chesney, vice president of Business Development at API. "By partnering with QSW, customers requiring tens or hundreds of gigaflops (GIGA FLoating point OPerations per Second) One billion floating point operations per second. See FLOPS. (unit) gigaflops - (GFLOPS) One thousand million (10^9) floating point operations per second. will obtain balanced supercomputing capabilities at unprecedented performance/price ratios." About API API, (Alpha Processor, Inc.) is a leading developer of high-performance solutions for high bandwidth and compute-intensive applications dedicated to the development of Linux solutions for the Internet and High Performance Computing (HPC (Handheld PC) A palmtop computer that weighs less than one pound and runs specialized versions of popular applications. Microsoft coined the term for its Windows CE operating system, which is an abbreviated version of Windows. See Pocket PC. ) markets. Addressing the demand for increased memory and I/O (Input/Output) The transfer of data between the CPU and a peripheral device. Every transfer is an output from one device and an input to another. See PC input/output. I/O - Input/Output bandwidth to power rapidly expanding computing-heavy applications, API's products are ideal for today's high-performance clustering, rendering, Web server and e-commerce solutions. API's industry-recognized design team is committed to working with leading companies to deliver the highest performance, scalable systems available for VARs and system integrators. For more information on API and its product line, please see the Website at www.alpha-processor.com. About Quadrics Supercomputers World Ltd. (QSW) Quadrics Supercomputers World Ltd. (QSW), located in Bristol, United Kingdom, is the leading provider of supercomputer technology in Europe. QSW combines a long heritage of parallel computing with the backing of one of the largest technology companies in Italy. QSW also works with its customers to provide expertise in parallel applications and professional services, and in custom parallel systems for embedded applications. For additional information on its products or the company, please visit QSW's Website at www.quadrics.com. |
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