November 11, 2010
New offering provides unparalleled security, control, and convenience for HPC in the cloud users
FREMONT, Calif., Nov. 11 -- Penguin Computing, experts in high performance computing solutions, today announced immediate availability of its new Disk2Server data management solution for Penguin Computing on Demand (POD) customers. Disk2Server allows the sending of disk drives directly to and from a user managed storage server in the cloud which provides data management and protection capabilities that greatly enhance both HPC cloud workflow and security.
Disk2Server controls how critical data is moved on and off the HPC cloud resource. Using a combination storage/login server, a POD user can manage up to 96 TB of local data. User's data is stored directly on their storage/login server instead of shared network storage, providing the convenience of having immediate access to the data plus the security of data that is completely contained within a user controlled server.
"Penguin Computing's Disk2Server solution allows us to easily ship terabytes of data from our collection vehicles deployed across the world directly to the POD facility for processing with very minimal downtime," said John Ristevski, founder, CTO and co-chief executive officer of Earthmine.
Physical disks can be shipped to the POD datacenters from anywhere in the world. Once at the datacenter, the disks are installed into the user's server, giving the user immediate access to large volumes of data without the delays of copying data or streaming over the Internet. Users have the control and convenience while still enjoying the flexibility of an on-demand Linux cluster infrastructure optimized for HPC workloads.
"Penguin continues to respond to the growing needs of our POD customers and our new Disk2Server offering is just the latest example of how Penguin is focusing on enhancing HPC cloud workflow and data security. The ability to move terabytes of data with user-controlled encryption to and from a user-managed storage server gives POD users a new level of convenience and confidence," said Tom Coull, senior vice president and general manager for software and services at Penguin Computing.
For more information about the new Disk2Server product on Penguin Computing's POD, contact Penguin Computing at 1-855-884-8477 or visit http://www.penguincomputing.com/pod.
About Penguin Computing
Penguin Computing is a global leader in high-performance computing (HPC), delivering complete, integrated HPC solutions, from the workstation to the cloud. With a focus on cutting-edge technology, ease-of-use and exceptional customer service, Penguin cost-effectively meets the needs of the world's most demanding HPC users, including Caterpillar, Lockheed Martin, the U.S. Air Force, and the U.S. Navy. Today, Penguin delivers a range of solutions, from massive Linux clusters to Penguin Computing on Demand (POD), a service that provides a complete HPC solution in the cloud. Penguin has been an innovator in HPC solutions for over a decade, and the company's founder Donald Becker is recognized as the "Father of Linux Clustering." For more information about Penguin Computing and Penguin products, go to http://www.penguincomputing.com.
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Source: Penguin Computing Inc.
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