Kent, OH August 18th, 2004 -- Rocketcalc
announced today the Saturn
series personal cluster computer with AMD Opteron
processors. Available with four or eight processors, 8 Gbps total network
bandwidth, and up to 64 GB total RAM, Saturn brings impressive computing
power to the desktop in a sleek, compact 12x14x23 in. enclosure.
Saturn combines the proven performance of the 64-bit Opteron processor
architecture with easy-to-use cluster management software including
Ganglia and Rocketcalc's Houston. Saturn's ease of use, compact size
and quiet operation are well suited to office, classroom and lab use.
Configurations include:
- Saturn Unicluster™ turnkey systems:
Out of the box, ready-to-run
GNU/Linux clusters with SuSE™ Linux and a wide selection of available
pre-configured popular HPC software.
- Saturn-V compact visualization systems: Including accelerated NVIDIA®
2D and 3D
graphics capable of driving tiled 7 megapixel displays and
projection systems, and pre-configured distributed multi-headed X (DMX).
Systems can be used as building blocks to drive even larger displays.
"Saturn expands our personal cluster line with a 64-bit architecture that
exhibits a very high performance/price ratio. Saturn continues Rocketcalc's
tradition of providing cluster systems that fit where
bulky, noisy rack-mount systems do not,"
said Dr. Bryan Lewis, general manager at Rocketcalc.
Rocketcalc Saturn systems are available starting at under $5,500.
For additional specifications and ordering information, please visit
www.rocketcalc.com.
Contact Rocketcalc for information on additional configurations,
availability and pricing.
About the AMD Opteron™ Processor
The world's first 32-bit and 64-bit processor compatible with the x86
architecture, the AMD Opteron processor is based on AMD64 technology with
Direct Connect Architecture. Direct Connect Architecture helps eliminate
the bottlenecks inherent in a front-side bus by directly connecting the
processors, the memory controller and the I/O to the central processor unit
to enable improved overall system performance and efficiency.
About Rocketcalc
Formed by Bryan Lewis and Sami Mkaddem in 2001 in Kent, Ohio,
Rocketcalc produces remarkably compact
and easy-to-manage cluster computers and software for high-performance
computing.
All trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of Rocketcalc LLC
or their respective owners. Prices displayed in US dollars.
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