Example of a machine with 4 CPUs and 64 cores

■ This is an article posted on June 2016, 11, so the content of the information may be out of date.

We received an inquiry from us that we are considering a machine with 64 cores CPU, 256GB memory, and 8TB HDD for computing servers.

We also consulted on which is better in cost performance between a 4 CPU machine and 2 CPU machines, but regarding this, when looking only at the PC main body, 2 CPUs are better in cost performance. However, it depends on the construction cost of operating two machines in a cluster and the operation method such as how to communicate between nodes (we will propose the most suitable one upon consultation).

This time, I proposed it on a 4 CPU machine.

As a quote for the platform, we have 7 CPU physical 16 cores equipped with 4 Xeon E4 (64 cores). The memory is 256GB, and the HDD is divided into system (1TB) and data (8TB). The OS is Scientific Linux, which you have specified.

【Main Specifications】

CPU Xeon E7-4850v4 (2.1GHz 16 core) x4
memory 256GB ECC REG
storage HDD 1TB + 8TB
network GigabitLAN x2
Housing + power supply 2U rack mount chassis + 1400W redundant power supply
OS Scientific Linux 7