Absoft Corporation Announces General Availability of HPC SDK

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Absoft Corporation has announced the general availability of its new High Performance Computing (HPC) Software Development Kit (SDK) optimized for clusters and servers based on 64-bit-Intel(R) Xeon(TM) processors running Linux. The HPC SDK is a comprehensive solution for software developers to compile, run, debug, and optimize high-performance software applications.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Absoft HPC SDK combines tools from different vendors, including Intel and Absoft, to provide a best-of-class solution for customers.
  • The SDK includes Fortran and C/C++ compilers from Intel and Absoft, debuggers, math libraries, pre-built message passing (MPI) libraries, and other development tools.
  • The SDK is specifically optimized for clusters and servers based on 64-bit-Intel(R) Xeon(TM) processors running Linux.
  • The SDK includes the Intel Cluster Math Kernel Library and the Intel MPI Library, which support message passing routines working with multiple interconnects on Intel clusters.
  • The SDK is preconfigured for easy installation and provides a common look and feel for all HPC environments.
  • Customers can begin using the HPC SDK to take advantage of their existing hardware and software investments in just 3 easy mouse clicks.
  • Absoft Corporation provides 25 years of multi-platform experience and a single point of contact for all pre-sale, post-sale, and technical support questions related to the HPC SDK.
  • The HPC SDK is available for SLES9 or RHEL3, with enhanced versions coming soon that incorporate additional third-party tools.
  • The SDK includes 12 months of free support.
  • Absoft has a close working relationship with Intel and IBM, which allows them to offer the best possible combined HPC software solutions for customers.

Statistics:

  • 25 years of leadership in software solutions for Absoft Corporation
  • 12 months free support included with the HPC SDK
  • Available for SLES9 or RHEL3
  • Enhanced versions coming soon with additional third-party tools
  • 64-bit-Intel(R) Xeon(TM) processors running Linux supported
  • Cluster and server support optimized
  • Common look and feel for all HPC environments
  • Single point of contact for support

Sources:

  • "Absoft Announces General Availability of HPC SDK" - Absoft Corporation
  • http://www.absoft.com/products/Clusters/hpcsdk_intel.html