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October 14, 2008
Dell, Platform Computing Partner on HPC Management Solution
Platform OCS - Dell Edition an out-of-box open source solution to build HPC environments
TORONTO, Oct. 14 -- Platform Computing, the global leader in high performance computing (HPC) management software, announces the release of Platform Open Cluster Stack (OCS) - Dell Edition, a pre-integrated, vendor certified stack optimized to run on Dell hardware. Dell the leading global systems and services company and Platform Computing will market a pre-configured, open source, Dell supported solution that reduces the costs and complexity of running HPC environments. Platform OCS - Dell Edition enables analysts, engineers and scientists from organizations of any size to exploit the power of HPC with an out-of-the-box software solution that is exceptionally fast and easy to deploy, run and manage.
Platform OCS - Dell Edition includes a complete range of tools necessary to build an HPC cluster that is easy to purchase together as a complete package. Providing a unified framework that supports a variety of tools and seamless integration of third-party products including open source software and Dell-specific tools such as Dell OpenManage, allowing customers to easily manage and monitor their entire cluster. In addition, Platform OCS - Dell Edition helps administrators efficiently deploy and manage Linux Operating System-based HPC clusters even in highly complex environments. Platform OCS - Dell Edition is based on Project Kusu, the open source core of Platform OCS 5. Project Kusu is designed from the ground up to deliver the next generation of cluster management software.
"As high-performance computing deployments continue to grow in popularity, Dell is pleased to be working with Platform to reduce the inherent complexity and costs associated with cluster deployment and management," said Judy Chavis, director of business development and product management at Dell Inc. "The combination of Dell servers running Platform OCS 5 and its integration with Dell OpenManage allows customers to take advantage of the cutting edge server solutions powered by open source technology that helps deliver faster result times and improved cluster performance."
"Dell and Platform Computing have worked together to deliver high performance with unprecedented simplicity and value while removing the cost and complexity of HPC cluster deployments," said Tripp Purvis, vice president of business development at Platform Computing. "Dell is a valued partner and we are excited to continue our strategy to bring the most efficient HPC solutions to the market at the most cost-effective prices."
For additional information on Platform OCS - Dell Edition, visit http://www.platform.com/Products/platform-open-cluster-stack5. For more information on the Kusu project, visit http://www.hpccommunity.org.
About Platform Computing
Platform Computing is a pioneer and the global leader in high performance computing (HPC) management software. The company delivers integrated software solutions that enable organizations to improve time-to-results and reduce computing costs. Many of the world's largest companies rely on Platform to accelerate compute or data-intensive applications and manage cluster and grid systems. Platform has over 2,000 global customers and strategic relationships with Dell, HP, IBM, Intel, Microsoft, Red Hat and SAS, along with the industry's broadest support for HPC applications. Building on 16 years of market leadership, Platform continues to define the HPC market. Visit http://www.platform.com.
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Source: Platform Computing
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