Eviden Secures $100 Million Contract to Boost Weather Modeling and Climate Research in India
The system will leverage the NVIDIA Quantum InfiniBand networking platform.
Paris-based computing leader, Eviden, has recently announced its triumph in securing a $100 million deal with the National Center for Medium Range Weather Forecast (NCMRWF) on behalf of the India Ministry of Earth Sciences. The contract entails the construction of two cutting-edge supercomputers that will significantly enhance the computing capacity of the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) and NCMRWF. This milestone achievement marks a significant step forward in advancing weather modeling and climate research capabilities in India.
Paris, France – Eviden, a subsidiary of Atos Group and a leading expert in advanced computing, revealed its latest contract win to construct two state-of-the-art supercomputers dedicated to weather modeling and climate research for IITM and NCMRWF.
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Supercomputers Specifications:
Eviden’s revolutionary BullSequana XH2000 systems will power the new supercomputers, with a combined capacity of up to 21.3 Petaflops. The advanced technology incorporates Eviden’s patented Direct Liquid Cooling method, which utilizes warm water for efficient system cooling.
NCMRWF Supercomputer:
The NCMRWF supercomputer, located in Noida, will provide an 8.3-Petaflop computing capacity specifically designed for weather and climate modeling. This robust platform will comprise 2,100 CPU nodes featuring AMD EPYC™ 7643 processors, 18 GPU nodes equipped with NVIDIA A100 Tensor Core GPUs, and leverage the NVIDIA Quantum InfiniBand networking platform. The system will also benefit from high-performance memory provided by Micron, accompanied by 2PB all-flash and 20PB disk-based DDN EXAScaler ES400NVX2 parallel filesystem storage.
IITM Supercomputer:
The dedicated supercomputer for the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) in Pune will deliver a substantial 13 Petaflops of computing power for atmosphere and climate research. It will integrate 3,000 CPU nodes powered by AMD EPYC™ 7643 processors and 26 GPU nodes featuring NVIDIA A100 Tensor Core GPUs. The system will leverage the NVIDIA Quantum InfiniBand networking platform with In-Network Computing capabilities and will be accompanied by 3PB all-flash and 29PB disk-based DDN EXAScaler ES400NVX2 storage, along with Micron high-technology memory.
As part of the contract, both sites will also undergo comprehensive upgrades to their data centers, ensuring optimal performance and reliability to support the advanced computing infrastructure.
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Positive Remarks from Key Figures:
Dr. M. Ravichandran, Secretary of the Ministry of Earth Sciences, expressed enthusiasm regarding the partnership with Atos Group, stating, “Weather and climate research requires massive computing power. This partnership with Atos Group will augment our current capacity to increase resolutions and accuracy of weather forecasts. We look forward to Atos Group helping us achieve this goal.”
Jean-Philippe Poirault, CEO of Big Data and Security at Eviden, Atos Group, emphasized the significance of the partnership, stating, “We are honored to support IITM and NCMRWF, on behalf of the Ministry of Earth Sciences, in their mission to continuously improve weather modeling and climate research. With India’s dynamic growth and high-quality technological ecosystem, the country has emerged as a frontrunner in the HPC industry. The combined expertise of IITM and NCMRWF, along with Eviden’s experience in delivering powerful HPC systems, will provide a unique platform ready to tackle the most challenging climate research endeavors.”
Eviden’s groundbreaking $100 million contract win to construct two cutting-edge supercomputers for the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) and the National Center for Medium Range Weather Forecast (NCMRWF) promises to revolutionize weather modeling and climate research in India. With an increased computing capacity of up to 21.3 Petaflops, these supercomputers will drive advancements in forecasting accuracy and contribute to a better understanding of climate patterns. The partnership between Eviden, IITM, and NCMRWF signifies India’s commitment to being at the forefront of high-performance computing for weather and climate research.
Reference : Atos