6.4: Computing Resources and Network Infrastructure

Provide computing resources at the petascale and beyond, network infrastructure, and tools to enable computational science and scientific collaboration.

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Work at the forefront of science can require the dedicated availability of the most advanced supercomputers for extended periods of time. Furthermore, it is likely that at least a few different supercomputer designs will offer significant advantages for different classes of problems. Our strategy includes the following emphases: • Provide sustained, highbandwidth access to the highest possible performance computers for the most demanding applications at the scientific frontiers. • Upgrade the network and data management infrastructure supporting these resources to enable computational scientists to manage the extraordinarily large volumes of data often generated by large-scale scientific computing and modern experiment. • Create supporting resources, grid nodes, and tools that enable teams of scientists to collaborate effectively at a distance.

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