Platform Cluster Manager

Platform Cluster Manager (formerly known as Platform Open Cluster Stack 5) is a "re-think" of how open clusters are deployed and managed. Combined with Silicon Mechanics servers and expertise, Platform Cluster Manager provides a complete, certified solution that includes all the tools required to quickly deploy, run, and manage HPC clusters with unprecedented ease. Leveraging Platform's industry leadership in HPC management software, a Silicon Mechanics cluster powered by Platform Cluster Manager is built for optimal performance and availability, while offering management, support, and update benefits that are simply not possible with less advanced cluster management solutions. The Platform Cluster Manager transparently integrates open source and commercial software into a single, consistent cluster operating environment. It offers features not present in other cluster managers, including integrated workload management, a portal, and an easy-to-use web interface. Key features of Platform Cluster Manager include:

• Fast and efficient cluster installation
• Intuitive web-based management console
• Perform updates without reinstalling nodes
• Repository snapshot facility
• Change node configurations at any time
• Multiple operating system support
• Built-in cluster monitoring and proactive alerting
• Integrated job submission portal
• Integrated workload management
• 24/7 global enterprise support.

Platform HPC Workgroup Manager

Platform HPC Workgroup Manager encompasses the complete suite of Platform cluster tools: Platform Cluster Manager, Platform LSF Workgroup Edition scheduler, and Platform MPI. With HPC Workgroup Manager, you can simplify deployment, and manage your HPC environment while meeting the most demanding requirements for application performance and predictable workload management. Benefits of the Platform HPC Workgroup Manager include:

• Easy to deploy, run, and manage
• Maximum utilization and optimal allocation of cluster assets
• Accelerates and scales your applications
• Update compute nodes without reinstalling
• Change node personalities with ease
• Take advantage of leading interconnect technologies

In combination with hardware from Silicon Mechanics, Platform HPC Workgroup Manager provides superior performance, reliability, and price, while removing the complexity associated with Linux-based clusters.

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