ANU
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High performance computing facility upgrade
CLIENT — ANU
This project, encompasses design, building modification and installation of an upgraded high performance Super Computer to replace the unit installed in 2011/12. The upgrade was design to achieve a ten-fold increase in computing performance. Main elements of the project included technical investigation and assessment of the replacement computer specifications, with regard particularly to the structural adequacy, cooling and power supply capacity of the existing building, design and adaptation of reticulated services, network integration, physical changeover, builders works in connection and programming of the building BMS to improve responsiveness and efficiency. All this was done while keeping the existing Super Computer system operational throughout the project.
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PROJECT SCOPE
Performance testing conducted in November 2019 confirmed that the upgraded computer, code named Gadi, achieved a ranking of #47 in the world, a considerable improvement that has significantly increased the ANU’s international standing in the field. Further tweaking of the system has led to further performance improvements, with the new Super Computer’s informal performance ranking improving to #21 in the world.
PROJECT VALUE
$12m
COMPLETED
2019
AWARDS
Australian Institute of Building | 2020
Research, Development and Technology | Winner
Australian Institute of Building | 2020
Building Professional of the Year – Ben Tonkin (Project Manager) | WinnerMaster Builders Association ACT | 2020
Project displaying technical difficulty or innovation | Winner
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