High Performance Computing (WEXAC)

WEXAC - the Weizmann Institute's EXAscale Cluster - is a large-scale supercomputing resource serving the Weizmann Institute's scientific computing needs. It is designed to perform large jobs, parallel processing, visualization and scientific applications. WEXAC can deliver enormous computing power, leveraging hundreds of individual processors to keep computing time at a minimum.

The system is designed for easy expansion. Research groups can add compute nodes, so as to fully capitalize on their IT investments and transform them into a large, highly parallel and centrally supported system. WEXAC runs computing nodes with in excess of 34,000 CPU cores, nVidia GPUs, Infiniband fabric and a highly scalable shared storage system currently featuring a storage capacity of 11,000 Terabytes, and supporting Petabyte-scale expansion within a single name space.

WEXAC's central storage and optional backup and data archiving services  can help researchers keep scientific data safe (in a long-term archive pool maintained on four separate backup tapes) and even reduce monthly costs. The WEXAC data archiving solution enables a sustainable research lifecycle, and provides easy access to archived data. For further details on the service, visit the WEXAC archive facility information page. You're also welcome to read about the WEXAC (ESS) optional backup service and learn more about our central storage solutions.

Hosting, system and scientific service delivery and support for WEXAC is under the responsibility of the Linux/HPC team.

To utilize WEXAC, register for the WEXAC service via Internal Services and provide your PI name. For detailed information, please refer to our WEXAC policy on the policy information page. You are also welcome to review the Fast Track to WEXAC introduction presentation.