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Architects' Tech Alliance
Architects' Tech Alliance
Jun 14, 2019 · Fundamentals

Understanding Burst Buffer Technology and Its Role in High‑Performance Computing (HPC)

The article explains what Burst Buffer technology is, how it leverages flash/SSD storage to boost I/O bandwidth and operations per second in HPC environments, details NERSC's Cray DataWarp implementation, outlines the hardware and software architecture, and surveys similar solutions from other vendors.

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Understanding Burst Buffer Technology and Its Role in High‑Performance Computing (HPC)
Architects' Tech Alliance
Architects' Tech Alliance
Mar 14, 2017 · Fundamentals

Understanding Burst Buffer Technology and Its Role in HPC at NERSC

The article explains what Burst Buffer technology is, how NERSC integrates Cray DataWarp‑based flash/SSD buffers into its Cori supercomputer to boost I/O bandwidth and IOPS for scientific workloads, and describes the architecture, software stack, performance benefits, roadmap, and competing solutions from other vendors.

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Understanding Burst Buffer Technology and Its Role in HPC at NERSC