Dell cluster to investigate the origins of the universe.
Source: silicon.com
The University of Liverpool will use a group, or cluster, of Dell Computer servers to tackle its research.
The university's physics department will use the high-performance computing cluster, consisting of 940 Dell PowerEdge servers loaded with Red Hat's Linux operating system, for research in physics.
The cluster will assist researchers in studies such as simulating the collision of particles to investigate the origins of the universe. The university also plans to connect the cluster to computing grids to help researchers map the spread of diseases, Dell said in a statement.
Clustering links large numbers of standard computers, switches and storage systems to harness their collective computing power. High-performance computing clusters are becoming more popular at companies and institutions such as universities, because they have the ability to deliver large amounts of computing power for a relatively low price.
