Materials Modelling & Simulation Lab

PowerEdge R940 Server

PowerEdge R940 Rack Server

The Dell EMC PowerEdge R940 Server is engineered for organizations that demand uncompromised performance, scalability, and reliability for mission-critical workloads. Powered by four Intel® Xeon® Platinum 8270 processors with a total of 104 cores and 208 threads, it delivers outstanding computational capacity for real-time analytics, virtualization, and large database environments. With 2TB of high-speed DDR4 memory (64GB × 32 DIMMs at 2933MT/s), the server ensures seamless performance for memory-intensive applications like SAP HANA and Oracle. Its storage architecture is highly versatile, offering a mix of 16 × 2TB 7.2K RPM SATA drives, 2 × 960GB SAS SSDs, and 1 × 480GB SATA SSD, optimized by a PERC H730P+ RAID controller for both capacity and speed. For networking, it features a Broadcom 5720 Quad Port 1GbE rNDC and a Broadcom 57416 Dual Port 10GbE PCIe adapter, enabling high-throughput connectivity. Resilience is ensured with dual 2000W hot-plug redundant power supplies, while iDRAC9 Enterprise delivers advanced remote management. Housed in a 24-bay 2.5” chassis with sliding rails, cable management, and temperature control, the R940 is built for efficient data center deployment. Backed by 36 months ProSupport and Next Business Day Onsite Service, this server provides the perfect balance of power, scalability, and service assurance, making it a reliable backbone for enterprise IT infrastructure.

H3C UniServer R4950

H3C UniServer R4950

The H3C UniServer R4950 G6 is a powerful 2U rack server designed for high-performance computing, cloud applications, and enterprise-level workloads. Powered by dual AMD EPYC™ 9554 processors with a total of 128 cores and 256 threads, running at 3.1GHz with 256MB cache, it delivers exceptional parallel computing performance for data-intensive tasks. Equipped with 16 × 128GB DDR5-4800 RDIMM modules, the server provides a massive 2TB of ultra-fast memory, ensuring seamless performance for virtualization, AI, and in-memory database applications. Its 8 LFF drive bays support large-scale storage, preconfigured with 3 × 16TB SATA HDDs for high-capacity data handling, complemented by 2 × 480GB M.2 SSDs for accelerated boot and caching. Networking flexibility is provided through a 4-port 1GE OCP3.0 Ethernet adapter, while redundant 1600W Platinum power supplies and advanced cooling with heat pipe heatsinks and high-efficiency fan modules guarantee reliable operation under heavy workloads. Enhanced with PCIe 5.0, advanced cabling solutions, and robust system management, the R4950 G6 is built for performance, scalability, and energy efficiency. Backed by 3-year onsite support and global installation services, it provides enterprises with a future-ready platform for mission-critical applications, ensuring both reliability and long-term value.

Computational Softwares

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