Implementation and Architecture

When it comes to implementing high performance computing (HPC) cluster solutions, the Dell directive is simple: provide best-in-class quality and value while enhancing your experience with Dell. To that end and to tailor a solution that meets your specific needs, our solution architects work hard to understand your business or scientific environments in terms of functional, technical, operational, and business requirements.

Dell HPC clusters use best-in-class building blocks. Dell engineers test and validate these HPC solution architectures so that when you need an HPC solution, you can trust and use an existing a framework. With this assurance, you can quickly deploy and start using your IT resources to solve new and ever more complex challenges.

Dell has a comprehensive list of service offerings that make the cluster installation deployment easier. These include:

• Data center assessment services
• Rack and stack services
• Custom factory installation (CFI)
• Enterprise factory installation (EFI) 

For additional details on Dell Service options please click here.

In addition to these service offerings Dell does testing and integration of HPC building blocks to simplify cluster deployment and maintenance, some examples include:

• Integration of Open Manage^TM system components into Platform OCS - Dell Edition 
• Factory installation of Windows HPC Server 2008 for faster cluster deployment