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NEC's SX-9 is the world's fastest vector supercomputer, developed to meet the need for ultra-fast simulations of advanced and complex large-capability scientific computing.
Inheriting existing vector architecture, SX-9 improves on this with the addition of an arithmetic unit and an increased number of vector pipelines. This has resulted in the development of the world's fastest single-chip vector processor with a computing performance of 102.4 GFLOPS per single core, and a wide memory bandwidth of 256GB/s. With a single node incorporating up to 16 CPUs, computing performance in excess of 1.6TFLOPS is achieved. SX-9 also realizes a large-scale shared memory consisting of a memory capacity of 1TB.
The vector processor has been integrated into a single chip by applying leading-edge CMOS technology with 65-nanometer Cu (copper interconnects) and the most advanced LSI design technology. The use of high-density packaging technology in which processor(s) and memory are implemented on a single module, and an effective design that provides optimum cooling functions, has resulted in a reduction in both space and power consumption of the SX-9. NEC's SX-9 is approximately one quarter the size of conventional models and uses about quarter the power.
The SX-9 is loaded with SUPER-UX, the basic software compliant with the UNIX System V operating system that can extract maximum performance from the SX series. SUPER-UX is equipped with flexible functions that can deliver more effective operational management compatible with large-scale multiple node systems.
The use of powerful compiler library groups and program development support functions to maximize SX performance makes the SX-9 a developer-friendly system. Application assets developed by users can also be integrated without modification, enabling full leverage of the ultra high-speed computing performance of the SX-9.
A GIF file is opened in another window.SX-9 Specifications
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A PDF file is opened in another window.SX-9 Brochure (2.05 MB)
