Power8 High Performance Computing Guide Ibm Power System S822lc 8335 Gtb Edition

POWER8 High-performance Computing Guide IBM Power System S822LC (8335-GTB) Edition

This IBM® Redbooks® publication documents and addresses topics to provide step-by-step customizable application and programming solutions to tune application and workloads to use IBM Power SystemsTM hardware architecture. This publication explores, tests, and documents the solution to use the architectural technologies and the software solutions that are available from IBM to help solve challenging technical and business problems. This publication also demonstrates and documents that the combination of IBM high-performance computing (HPC) solutions (hardware and software) delivers significant value to technical computing clients who are in need of cost-effective, highly scalable, and robust solutions. First, the book provides a high-level overview of the HPC solution, including all of the components that makes the HPC cluster: IBM Power System S822LC (8335-GTB), software components, interconnect switches, and the IBM SpectrumTM Scale parallel file system. Then, the publication is divided in three parts: Part 1 focuses on the developers, Part 2 focuses on the administrators, and Part 3 focuses on the evaluators and planners of the solution. The IBM Redbooks publication is targeted toward technical professionals (consultants, technical support staff, IT Architects, and IT Specialists) who are responsible for delivering cost-effective HPC solutions that help uncover insights from vast amounts of client's data so they can optimize business results, product development, and scientific discoveries.

IBM POWER8 High-performance Computing Guide

IBM Power System S822LC Technical Overview and Introduction

This IBM® RedpaperTM publication is a comprehensive guide that covers the IBM Power SystemTM S822LC (8335-GCA and 8335-GTA) servers that use the latest IBM POWER8® processor technology and supports the Linux operating system (OS). The objective of this paper is to introduce the major innovative Power S822LC offerings and their relevant functions: Powerful POWER8 processors that offer 3.32 GHz or 2.92 GHz performance with eight or ten fully activated cores Superior throughput and performance for high-value Linux workloads, such as Linux, Apache, MariaDB, and PHP (LAMP), big data and analytics, or industry applications Low acquisition cost through system optimization (industry-standard memory, limited configurations, limited I/O and expansion, and industry-standard warranty) A strong innovation roadmap for graphics processor units (GPUs) accelerators More choices through open interfaces with tightly coupled Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) and Coherent Accelerator Processor Interface (CAPI) Improved reliability, serviceability, and availability (RAS) functions IBM EnergyScaleTM technology that provides features such as power trending, power-saving, capping of power, and thermal measurement This publication is for professionals who want to acquire a better understanding of IBM Power Systems products. The intended audience includes the following roles: Clients Sales and marketing professionals Technical support professionals IBM Business Partners Independent software vendors This paper expands the set of IBM Power Systems documentation by providing a desktop reference that offers a detailed technical description of the Power S822LC server. This paper does not replace the latest marketing materials and configuration tools. It is intended as an additional source of information that, together with existing sources, can be used to enhance your knowledge of IBM server solutions.