Phenix Computing @ LLNL: Resources
This document outlines the current status and future plans for Phenix Computing resources at LLNL, including key performance metrics, computing and storage capabilities, and ongoing projects. It highlights CPU usage statistics, data transfer rates, and engagement with collaborative accounts. The document emphasizes the importance of local talent, the need for improved data management, and the strategic initiatives in place to support simulations, data sharing, and computational tasks. A snapshot of ongoing efforts to maintain and expand computing resources is provided.
Phenix Computing @ LLNL: Resources
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Phenix Computing @ LLNL: Resources • Open Computing: • Sunbert (24) • Compass (8x10) • Storage: • HPSS • 50 Tb / 128 Gb disk cache • 3 drives • 40 robots • || Computing: • ASCI Blue (336x4) • Computing Staff: • Performance (24) • Storage (16) • Operations (8) • Customer Service (16) • Group Computing: • Alpha clone, 600 MHz • 100 Gb disk, • 2x8mm, DLT robots
Phenix Computing @ LLNL: Statistics from E910 • CPU Usage: • Pass1/Pass2/MC Pass • DCSP batch system • 30 job avg. 0.5 Ksi95 (15%) • 80 job peak (50%) • HPSS Usage: • ~ 5 T bytes (all output) • nft/ftp transfer • 12 Mb/sec to Tera • 0.3 Mb/sec to office • Accounts: • All non-SFN E910 collab. • 9 accounts • 5-7 active submitters • CPU peak achieved by 5 • Data Sharing: • 50 Gb ntp on group machine • to be outside FW • DLT copies • HPSS ls -lR on Web
Phenix Computing @ LLNL: Plans • CPU Usage: • ~1KSpecInt95 • Mainly Simulations • DST analysis • a (batch) computing resource • Data Transfer: • 0.3 Mb/sec sustained • 25 Gb/day • 3 Mb/sec over 100BT/DLT • on special occasions • Accounts: • LLNL Group • Ron, Ed, + 2 Pd • UCR • Simulation Group • PWGs • Data Sharing: • Base on e910 model: • one machine with 100Gb • outside firewall
Phenix Computing @ LLNL: Status • Hire Help: • Process started • Local talent essential • Join VRDC: • Gain experience • run PISA99 • transfer data • Ports: • Pisa (port) in progress • use CVS, Arla if needed • Phool next • real work begins! • join tinderbox • Beyond: • await word from PWGs • local analysis
