NHR4CES@TUDa
Technische Universität Darmstadt
Darmstadt
High speed for science: NHR4CES@TUDa empowers researchers, especially in the engineering sciences, to take their scientific work to the next level with HPC. As the National High Performance Computing Center for Computational Engineering Science, we offer cutting-edge computing infrastructure with our state-of-the-art Lichtenberg system. In addition to high-performance hardware, NHR4CES provides scientific support and a variety of training opportunities to help users use our computing resources as efficiently as possible.
Key Expertise and Profile
- Cross-Sectional Groups (CSGs): Our CSGs develop and advance core HPC methodologies that are applicable across multiple scientific disciplines, including Scientific Visualization, Data Management, AI, and parallel Computing and Performance Optimization.
- Simulation and Data Labs (SDLs): Our SDLs provide domain-specific expertise by connecting advanced HPC methods to research fields such as energy technologies, digital healthcare, fluid mechanics, and materials science.
- Scientific Support: We support researchers in using high-performance computing efficiently through expert consulting, methodological guidance, and close collaboration between HPC infrastructure experts and application scientists.
- Flagship Collaboration: NHR4CES combines the complementary expertise of TU Darmstadt and RWTH Aachen University, enabling researchers to benefit from shared resources, collaborative knowledge, and flexible access to HPC systems across both NHR centers.Check out NHR4CES@RWTH!
NHR4CES@TUDa is also a member of HKHLR, the regional HPC competence network of Hessia.
Technical Specifications
| Center Name | NHR4CES@TUDa |
|---|---|
| Total Resources: | |
| # CPU-Cores | 120 888 |
| # GPUs | 100 |
| Additional Information | |
| max. job run time [h] | 168 |
| jupyter notebook available [y/n] | n |
| CPU Resources: | |
| System 1 | Lichtenberg II Stage 1 |
| CPU-Type | Intel Cascadelake |
| # nodes | 632 |
| # Cores per node | 96 |
| memory per node [GB] | 384 - 1536 |
| System 2 | Lichtenberg II Stage 2 |
| CPU-Type | Intel Sapphire Rapids |
| # nodes | 579 |
| # Cores per node | 104 |
| memory per node [GB] | 512 - 2048 |
| GPU Resources | |
| System 1 | Lichtenberg II Stage 1 |
| GPUs per node | 4 x Nvidia V100 |
| # nodes | 4 |
| memory per GPU [GB] | 32 |
| System 2 | Lichtenberg II Stage 1 |
| GPUs per node | 4 x Nvidia A100 |
| # nodes | 7 |
| memory per GPU [GB] | 40 |
| System 3 | Lichtenberg II Stage 2 |
| GPUs per node | 4 x Nvidia H100 |
| # nodes | 2 |
| memory per GPU [GB] | 80 |
| System 4 | Lichtenberg II Stage 2 |
| GPUs per node | 4 x Intel Ponte Vecchio |
| # nodes | 5 |
| memory per GPU [GB] | 128 |
| System 5 | Lichtenberg II Stage 2 |
| GPUs per node | 8xAMD MI300x |
| # nodes | 2 |
| memory per GPU [GB] | 192 |