September 4, 2008 | Barbara Jennings, Joel Stevenson & Lilia Martinez
Sandia National Laboratories, part of the PSAAP University Alliance, is a national security laboratory with a primary mission in nuclear weapons and broader science and engineering missions. It operates in multiple U.S. states and has a strong science base in materials, computational, engineering, and microelectronics. The laboratory has a long history of exceptional service, including the invention of the cleanroom in 1963 and significant contributions to high-performance computing (HPC). Sandia is responsible for more than 95% of U.S. nuclear weapons components and maintains the nuclear stockpile.
Sandia's HPC history includes the development of the first MPP system in 1987, the first terascale computer in 1997, and the Red Storm architecture in 2001. The Red Storm system, a true MPP, has a high performance of 4.92 PFLOPS and is used for various applications, including simulations and modeling. Sandia has developed lightweight kernel (LWK) operating systems, which are essential for maximizing system performance and reliability.
Sandia provides extensive research and development opportunities, including partnerships with industry and academic institutions. It offers advanced simulation and computing applications to support DOE missions and has a robust system for managing and maintaining HPC resources. The laboratory also provides technical support, training, and a knowledge base for users, ensuring efficient and effective use of its computing resources.
Sandia's HPC systems, such as Red Storm, are critical for national security and scientific research. The laboratory continues to innovate and improve its computing capabilities, providing a unique and exciting environment for researchers and students. Sandia's commitment to excellence in HPC and its contributions to the scientific community are significant and ongoing.Sandia National Laboratories, part of the PSAAP University Alliance, is a national security laboratory with a primary mission in nuclear weapons and broader science and engineering missions. It operates in multiple U.S. states and has a strong science base in materials, computational, engineering, and microelectronics. The laboratory has a long history of exceptional service, including the invention of the cleanroom in 1963 and significant contributions to high-performance computing (HPC). Sandia is responsible for more than 95% of U.S. nuclear weapons components and maintains the nuclear stockpile.
Sandia's HPC history includes the development of the first MPP system in 1987, the first terascale computer in 1997, and the Red Storm architecture in 2001. The Red Storm system, a true MPP, has a high performance of 4.92 PFLOPS and is used for various applications, including simulations and modeling. Sandia has developed lightweight kernel (LWK) operating systems, which are essential for maximizing system performance and reliability.
Sandia provides extensive research and development opportunities, including partnerships with industry and academic institutions. It offers advanced simulation and computing applications to support DOE missions and has a robust system for managing and maintaining HPC resources. The laboratory also provides technical support, training, and a knowledge base for users, ensuring efficient and effective use of its computing resources.
Sandia's HPC systems, such as Red Storm, are critical for national security and scientific research. The laboratory continues to innovate and improve its computing capabilities, providing a unique and exciting environment for researchers and students. Sandia's commitment to excellence in HPC and its contributions to the scientific community are significant and ongoing.