Mfr Part Number: 73K-00237

Windows Compute Cluster Server 2003 x64 Edition w/SP1

Features:

• Simplified Cluster Deployment and Management
• Better Integration with IT Infrastructure
• Broad Application Support
• Familiar Development Environment

Windows Compute Cluster Server 2003 supports the following core technologies:

• x64-based host and cluster nodes
• Message Passing Interface v2 (MPI2)
• Gigabit Ethernet, Ethernet over Remote Direct Memory Access (RDMA), Infiniband, and Myrinet networking technologies
• Third-party compilers and libraries

Minimum System Requirements:

• CPU Requirements: 64-bit architecture computer Intel Pentium, or Xeon family with Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology (EM64T) processor architecture, or AMD Opteron family, AMD Athlon family, or compatible processor(s)
• Minimum RAM: 512 MB
• Multiprocessor Support: Windows Compute Cluster Server 2003 supports upto four processors per server
• Minimum Disk Space for Setup: 4 GB
• Disk Volumes:
  • For a head node, the Windows Compute Cluster Server 2003 installation process requires a minimum of two volumes: one for the system partition, and one for RIS
  • Compute nodes only require one volume
  • RAID 0, 1, 5 may be used as appropriate, although they are not required
• Network Interface Card:
  • All nodes require at least one NIC. If a private network is planned, the head node requires a minimum of two NICs to create a public and private network, depending on the network topology selected
  • Each node may require more NICs as appropriate in case of public network access or in support of an MPI-based network

Software Requirements:

• Windows 2003 Computer Cluster Pack: Windows Server 2003 Standard x64 Edition/ 2003 Enterprise x64 Edition/ 2003 R2 Standard x64 Edition/ 2003 R2 Enterprise x64 Edition
• Remote administration and job scheduling components: Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1 or 2 (SP1 or SP2) or R2/ XP Professional with Service Pack 2 (SP2)/ XP Professional x64 Edition