JOHN DEERE SELECTS LINUX NETWORX EVOLOCITY CLUSTER.Linux Networx, Salt Lake City, has announced that John Deere is using a Linux Networx Evolocity cluster supercomputer supercomputer, a state-of-the-art, extremely powerful computer capable of manipulating massive amounts of data in a relatively short time. Supercomputers are very expensive and are employed for specialized scientific and engineering applications that must handle very for next-generation product development. The cluster is designed to provide optimum performance for advanced engineering design. "We required a cost-effective, high-performance computing High-speed computing, which typically refers to supercomputers used in scientific research. engine," said David Wolak, Deere & Company Project Manager. "Deere also needed a turn-key solution with 24-hour support to optimize startup time and system operations." John Deere is using the Linux Networx cluster for advanced engineering analysis including computational fluid dynamics Computational fluid dynamics The numerical approximation to the solution of mathematical models of fluid flow and heat transfer. Computational fluid dynamics is one of the tools (in addition to experimental and theoretical methods) available to solve and structural finite element analysis Finite element analysis (FEA) is a computer simulation technique used in engineering analysis. It uses a numerical technique called the finite element method (FEM). There are many finite element software packages, both free and proprietary. . The cluster has demonstrated improved computing performance for the company, performing several classes of analysis jobs at more than double their previous speed. The flexibility of Linux cluster technology also allows John Deere to make the cluster available as a central corporate resource to be tuned for multiple applications in the future. Linux clustering is a method of linking multiple computers together to form a unified and more powerful system. The Linux Networx cluster designed for John Deere uses 24 AMD (Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA, www.amd.com) A major manufacturer of semiconductor devices including x86-compatible CPUs, embedded processors, flash memories, programmable logic devices and networking chips. (R) Athlon MP processors, Clusterworx(R) and ICE Box(TM) cluster management tools from Linux Networx and STAR-CD software from CD adapco Group. "The cost advantage of clusters is outstanding, and with companies like Linux Networx delivering turnkey clusters optimized for engineering designs, our clients are regularly achieving fast solutions previously accessible only to supercomputers," said Steve Feldman, Director of Software Development for CD adapco Group. "Linux Networx delivers fully integrated, turnkey Linux clusters optimized for engineering design," said Eric Pitcher, Linux Networx vice president, Product Marketing, Government, Industrial and Life Sciences. "Engineering customers like John Deere can see a significant price/performance improvement with Linux clusters, and Linux Networx cluster management software makes the transition easy for system administrators." About Linux Networx Linux Networx provides proven technology, expertise, and services to organizations demanding powerful cluster computing Cluster Computing: the Journal of Networks, Software Tools and Applications is a journal for parallel processing, distributed computing systems, and computer communication networks. systems. Companies involved in life science research, oil and gas exploration, engineering design, visual effects, and other research fields trust Linux Networx to build productive and reliable cluster systems. Linux Networx provides to customers innovative Evolocity(R) hardware, award-winning ICET ICET International Council on Education for Teaching ICET International Center for Earth Tides ICET Integrated Common Entrance Test ICET International Consultation on English Text ICET Industria Coostrizioni per l'Elettronica e le Telecommunicazioni cluster management tools and Certified See certification. Cluster Services. Linux Networx has designed and delivered the world's fastest Linux supercomputer. For more information, visit http://www.linuxnetworx.com. 801/562-1010, ext. 1218. |
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