Upload
marco-van-der-hart
View
259
Download
0
Embed Size (px)
DESCRIPTION
BM NeXtScale - the next generation of dense computing transtec HPC solutions with IBM NeXtScale are highly dense systems for those workloads that are currently the fastest growing, such as social media, analytics, technical computing and cloud applications. NeXtScale has been developed with standard components and provides up to three times as many cores in a one-unit rack unit when compared to previous versions. The increasing use of this workload and delivery model generates increased demands on data centres. Operators are on the look-out for new technologies that can deal with the current demands with the highest possible level of performance and the lowest possible level of power consumption. NeXtScale is the latest addition to the transtec IBM x86 portfolio: Developed to allow applications with the power of a "supercomputer" to run in data centres – via a simple, flexible and open architecture.
Citation preview
NeXtScaleMarco van der Hart | Sales Specialist
2
Waarom noemen wij het NeXtScale?
Its all about x86 – NeXtScale It expands function through Native eXpansion And its what’s NeXt in IBM hyperscale computing
IBM NeXtScale System TM© ttec 2013
3IBM NeXtScale System TM© ttec 2013
Race car design– Performance centric approach– Cost efficient– Energy Conscious
All-front access– Reduces time behind the rack– Reduces cabling errors– Highly energy efficient
Low cost, Flexible chassis– Support for servers, GPUs, and Storage– Easy to install and service– Greater density than traditional 1U systems
Optimized for Top of Rack (TOR) switching– No expensive mid plane– Latency Optimized – Open Ecosystem
Het begon in 2008 – iDataPlex Innovatie voor het Data Center
4IBM NeXtScale System TM© ttec 2013
NeXtScale – Geoptimaliseerd voor Cloud Computing en HPC Solutions
√ Processor and Memory performance and choiceFull Intel stack support with memory for performance and/or cost optiization √ Standard Rack optimized Fits into client data centers seamlessly√ Right sized IO Choice of networking options – 1Gb, 10Gb, or InfiniBand, all SDN ready√ Infinitely Scalable from small to enormous grid deployments all built on open standards√ High energy efficiency means more impact/watt
√ Top bin Intel Xeon processors, large memory bandwidth, and high IOPS for rapid transaction processing and analytics√ Workload optimized software stack with Platform Computing and IBM xCAT√ Architected for low latency with choice of high speed fabric support√ Supported as one part number no matter the size of the solution and content with Intelligent Cluster
Private CloudPublic Cloud
High Performance Computing
5IBM NeXtScale System TM© ttec 2013
An architecture for now and the future Better data center density and flexibility Compatible with standard racks Optimized for Top of Rack Switching Software Defined Networking (SDN) ready Top BIN E5-2600 v2 processors Designed for solution redundancy Best of iDataPlex extended beyond HPC Powerful roadmap
IBM NeXtScale : A Superior architecture for scale-out computing
Private CloudPublic Cloud
High Performance Computing
6IBM NeXtScale System TM© ttec 2013
6U Chassis, 12 bays ½ wide component support Up to 6x 900W power supplies N+N or N+1
configurations Up to 10 hot swap fans Fan and Power Controller Mix and match compute, storage, or GPU nodes No built in networking No chassis management required
IBM NeXtScale : Dense Chassis
7IBM NeXtScale System TM© ttec 2013
New ½ Wide 1U, 2 socket server Next generation Intel processors (IVB EP) Flexible slot-less I/O design Generous PCIe capability Open design, works with existing x86 tools Versatile design with flexible Native Expansion options 32TB local storage (Nov) GPUs/Phi adapters (2014)
IBM NeXtScale : The Compute Node
8IBM NeXtScale System TM© ttec 2013
IBM NeXtScale : Architecture – Design decisions with Purpose
Why a 6U chassis?If servers were the only thing we wanted to support, 1U, 2U, or 4U might be plenty of space. NeXtScale is designed to accommodate compute, storage, acceleration, and next generation Microservers. 6U is the perfect size.
Why are there no switches in the chassis?While switching built into the chassis can bring great value, they can also bring added complication – contention between nodes, unique form factors need to be tested/approved, and more switch hops, which can be a problem in low latency design. With NeXtScale there is no IO through the chassis; everything is done at Top of Rack
Why is NeXtScale silver?Keeping with NeXtScale’s “race car” approach to IT design, pretty paint is not essential to performance. The quality of the system is on the inside – not in the polish on the outside. These systems will be locked away in a data center – does it matter if they are black or silver?Why six power supplies? The six PSU design allows seamless installation into data centers with 3-phase power. With 6 supplies and two 3-phase feeds, we perfectly optimize and balance power delivery – no waste, no inefficiency.
Why no unified management console?Single pane of glass management can be attractive for some clients, but for many who have well formed storage and networking management techniques, they view the single pane of glass as cumbersome. NeXtScale is designed to be inserted into client infrastructure with minimal change to tools or management.
Is NeXtScale the iDataPlex replacement?No. We continue to invest in iDataPlex and expect it to be fully capable and in market till 2015. As we move into 2015, NeXtScale will become our primary platform with a great deal of additional new function and capability.
9IBM NeXtScale System TM© ttec 2013
IBM NeXtScale : Key Messages
1 Flexible
Delivered ready to run
Channel and box ship capable
Optimized for your data center today and ready for it tomorrow
Built on Open Standards –seamless adoption
One part number unlocks IBM’s service and support with Intelligent Cluster
2 Simple
Single Architecture featuring Native Expansion
Optimized shared infrastructure without compromising performance
The back is now the front
Simply Silver – the ‘polish’ is its “essentials only” design
3 Scale
Even a small cluster can change the outcome
Architected for performance, scale, and scalability
Maximum impact/$
Optimized Software Stack with Platform Computing –the power beyond the hardware
10IBM NeXtScale System TM© ttec 2013
IBM NeXtScale : Flexible
How Do You Want Your IT to Arrive? NeXtScale can be shipped fully configured and
ready to power on– Fully racked and cabled– Labeling with user supplied naming– Pre programmed IMMs and addresses– Burn in testing before shipment at no added cost
Prefer to receive systems in boxes – no problem
Customer Benefits
IBM Intelligent Cluster
75%Faster Time from arrival to production readiness
Number of partnumbers needed for the entire
solution – no matter the brand of component
1
SAVE105 lbs of cardboard54.6 ft3 of styrofoam
288 linear feet of wood21,730 less paper inserts
(Per Rack)
11IBM NeXtScale System TM© ttec 2013
IBM NeXtScale : FlexiblePower efficiency – designed into the hardware, software, and management
Efficient Hardware
√ 80 Plus Platinum power supplies at over 94% efficiency save 3-10%
√ Extreme efficiency voltage regulation – saves 2-3%
√ Larger, more efficient heat sinks require less air – saves 1-2%
√ Smart sharing of fans and power supplies reduce power consumption – saves 2-3%
√ Less parts = less power
√ Energy Star Version 2
Powerful Energy Management
√ xCAT APIs allow for embedding HW control into management applications
√ LSF Energy Aware features allows energy tuning on the fly
√ Platform software can target low-bin CPU applications to lower power CPUs in mixed environments
√ Platform Cluster Manager Adv. Edition can completely shut off nodes that are not in use
√ Open Source monitoring tool
Control beyond the server
√ Pre-set operating modes -tune for efficiency, perf, or minimum power
√ Chassis level power control
√ Air or water cooled racks
√ Power ideally designed for 1-phase or 3-phase power feeds
√ Optional Intelligent PDU for monitoring and control
√ Powerful sleep state
12IBM NeXtScale System TM© ttec 2013
IBM NeXtScale : SimpleOne Architecture Optimized for Many Use Cases
√ Add RAID card + cable √ Dense 32TB in 1U*√ Simple direct connect√ No trade offs in base√ Mix and Match
√ Dense Compute√ Top Performance√ Energy Efficient√ IO flexibility√ Swappable
√ Add PCI riser + GPUs√ 2 x 300W GPU in 1U*√ Full x16 Gen3 connect√ No trade offs in base√ Mix and Match
13IBM NeXtScale System TM© ttec 2013
IBM NeXtScale : SimpleNative eXpansion – Adding Value, not Complexity
√ The base node delivers robust and dense raw compute capabilities√ NeXtScale’s Native Expansion capability allows seamless upgrades of the base to add common functionalities
– Storage– Graphics Acceleration or Co-Processing√ What is Native Expansion?
14IBM NeXtScale System TM© ttec 2013
IBM NeXtScale : SimpleSilver is the new Black – Essential Only IT
√ The essentials – Dedicated or shared 1Gb for management – Two production 1Gb Intel NICs – Standard PCI card support – Flexible LOM/Mezzanine for IO expansion – Power, Basic LightPath, and KVM crash cart access – Simple ‘pull out’ asset tag for naming or RFID – The first silver System x server – Clean, simple, and low cost – Blade like weight/size – rack server like individuality/control
√ NeXtScale delivers basic, performance centric IT “I can’t see my servers, don’t care what color they are” “I don’t use 24 DIMMs why pay for a system to hold them?” “I only need RAID mirror for OS don’t want extra HDD bays” “I only need a few basic PCI/IO options
15IBM NeXtScale System TM© ttec 2013
IBM NeXtScale : SimpleNeXtScale will keep you in front (of the rack that is)
Know what cable you are pulling Which aisle would you rather be working in?
√ Cold aisle accessibility to most components√ Tool-less access to servers√ Remove a server without touching it’s power
√ Front-access to Networking cables & Switches√ Simple cable routing (front or traditional rear rack cabling)√ Power and LEDs all front facing
Service NeXtScale from the front of the rack
16IBM NeXtScale System TM© ttec 2013
IBM NeXtScale : ScaleStart at any size. Grow in any increment you want
Single nodes and chassis
Growing node by node?
√ Available direct from IBM
√ Optimized for availability through our partners
√ Install the chassis today, grow into it tomorrow
Complete Clusters and Containers
Growing by leaps and bounds?
√ NeXtScale can arrive ready to power on - ‘personality’ applied
√ Racks at a time or complete infrastructure ready containers
Configured racks or chassis
Want to speed how quickly you can grow?
√ Shipped fully assembled
√ Client driven, Choice Optimized.
√“Starter Packs” are Appliance easy. CTO flexible
17IBM NeXtScale System TM© ttec 2013
IBM NeXtScale : ScaleMaximum impact per € / per m2 / per rack.
Maximize the capability of your data center floor with dense and essential IT
√ More servers per floor tile√ Easy front access serviceability √ Choice of rack infrastructure√ Light weight + high performance can reduce floor loading
Race Car Design – performance and cost point ahead of features / functions
√ TOP BIN E-5 2600v2 processors√ Fast memory running at 1866Mhz√ Choice of SATA, SAS, or SSD on board√ Open ecosystem of high speed IO interconnects
Processing
50%More High Frequency
Cores
Amount of power saved with Platform
LSF Energy Aware
15%
1/2Less weight per system
35%Lower power per TFLOP of performance
Memory Runs
16%Faster
One nx360 with SSD’s delivers same
IO perf as
355 Hard Disks
2XMORE
Servers/rack
35%Lower power per TFLOP of performance
18IBM NeXtScale System TM© ttec 2013
IBM iDataPlex versus NeXtScale
Function/Feature iDataPlex NeXtScale Notes
Form Factor Unique rack1200mm x 600mm
Standard rack600mm x 1200mm
Density in a standard rack
42 servers4 switches
72 servers6 switches
Assuming a 42U rack
Power / tile 22KiloWatt max42 servers + switches
37KiloWatt max72 servers + switches
Similar power per server
GPU support 2 / server in 2U 2 / server in 1U
Direct Attached Storage
None 8 x 3,5” in 1UPlanning 12 HDD/node
in effective 1.5U
Direct Water Cooling Available now Targeted Q3 2014
19IBM NeXtScale System TM© ttec 2013
IBM iDataPlex
More information can be found at:
http://www.ttec.nl/en/high-performance-computing/ibm-hpc-solutions/ibm-
nextscale/
Or contact your ttec sales specialist at: +31 (0)24 3434 210