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Rackable
Powers the Human Genome Project
- Rackable Systems High Density, Scalable Rackmount
Server Cluster Enables University of California, Santa Cruz Human
Genome Project To Analyze Mountains of Genetic Data -
SAN JOSE, CALIF., October 30, 2001 — Rackable Systems,
Inc. today announced that it has deployed over 500 Rackable Systems
servers, with over 1000 CPUs, at the University of California, Santa
Cruz Center For Biomolecular Sciences and Engineering, to create the "Kilocluster"
that will power UCSC Human Genome Project work. The dual-processor
servers, in 1U and 2U configurations, were installed on Rackable's
remarkably compact and modular racks, which are known for well-thought-out
cabling schemes, efficient thermodynamics, and the highest rack densities
in the Industry.
Scientists at the center wrote the program that assembled the first
publicly available working draft of the human genome sequence and created
the web browser to view the sequence and related data.
"The challenges for a deployment of this size in a university
lab setting are many, not the least of which is the need for a pricing
structure that fits into a budget determined by research grants," said
Jason Enos, Vice President of Sales at Rackable Systems. Dr Ann Pace,
Assistant Director for the center at UCSC, agreed with this assessment. "Rackable
really listened to us and understood our concerns. They gave us a great
product designed to our requirements at a very agreeable price. We
consider this a generous contribution by Rackable to the cause of genomic
research at our university."
Space utilization and thermodynamic efficiency were very important
considerations in the UCSC deployment. The racks at UCSC feature Rackable
industry-precedent-setting back-to-back chassis design, doubling the
density over the same rack space. The design also incorporates Rackable's
unique chimney-like heat evacuation system for extraordinary cooling
efficiency, which suits the limited space in the lab at UCSC especially
well. Ease of serviceability is a standard design feature on all racks
from Rackable.
Enos said each customer is unique - and it is not surprising his team
gave a lot of attention to UCSC concerns. "From the onset of this
project, we were determined to go beyond merely satisfying our UCSC
customer - we are very proud to be a part of, and a contributing member
to, the Human Genome Project."
ABOUT RACKABLE SYSTEMS
Founded in 1999 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Rackable
Systems leads the industry in large-scale data center deployment solutions.
Through innovative design, patented technology and commitment to customer
service, the company offers a broad line of server products that can
be rapidly deployed in data centers and other demanding IT environments.
Serving leading-edge technology companies, universities and research & development
organizations, Rackable Systems' customers include Biogen, Cold Springs
Harbor Laboratories, Deutsche Bank, Electronic Arts, Lawrence Livermore
Labs, nVidia, SLAC, Sony America, Tellme, Webex and Yahoo!.
To learn more about Rackable Systems, visit (http://www.rackable.com),
call 408-240-8300 or write to info@rackable.com.
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