SC14
Unmatched Performance
Built for demanding CFD simulations and computational workloads
Processor
The brain of your simulation power
What This Means for Your Simulations
This server has 2
physical CPUs installed.
Each CPU has 20 cores and
40 threads, giving you a total of
40 cores and
80 threads.
Why this matters: Think of cores as individual workers - with
40 cores, this server can perform
40 calculations at exactly the same time. CFD
simulations divide your fluid domain into millions of cells, and each core can solve
equations for different cells simultaneously, dramatically reducing solution time.
Perfect for: Large-scale industrial simulations with 10+ million cells,
complex transient analyses (time-dependent flows), multi-phase simulations, turbulence
modeling with fine meshes, and running multiple design iterations in parallel. This
dual-CPU configuration delivers enterprise-grade computational power - a simulation that
takes 48 hours on a typical workstation could finish in 4-6 hours here.
The 2.5 GHz clock speed determines how fast each
core processes individual calculations. Higher clock speeds improve both single-threaded
operations (mesh generation, post-processing) and the per-core efficiency during parallel
solving.
Industry-standard CPU benchmark • Higher scores = Faster simulations
Memory (RAM)
What This Means
96 GB is
your simulation's "working space" - it holds all active data: mesh geometry,
fluid properties, boundary conditions, and results during solving.
DDR3 provides high-bandwidth data access
essential for CFD solvers that read and update millions of cell values thousands of times
during iterations. This capacity handles
standard to medium simulations with headroom for mesh refinement - significantly more
than typical workstations with 16-32GB. Adequate RAM prevents solver crashes and slow
virtual memory usage.
High-bandwidth memory for lightning-fast data access
Storage
What This Means
This server has
2 storage drives installed.
Each drive is 500 GB, giving you a total
storage capacity of 1000 GB.
SATA SSD storage provides extremely fast
read/write speeds for your simulation files and results.
SSDs are much faster than traditional hard drives - ideal for loading large mesh files
and saving iteration data quickly.
Multiple drives provide redundancy and can be configured for increased performance or
data protection.
Ultra-fast storage for rapid I/O operations
Network Speed
Fast file transfers and remote access. Upload meshes and download results quickly from anywhere.
Monthly Traffic
Generous bandwidth allowance for uploading/downloading large simulation files without limits or overage fees.
Operating System
Pre-installed and ready to use. Compatible with ANSYS, OpenFOAM, and other CFD software.
About This Server
⚙️ Premium 20-Core HPC for Professional CFD
When fidelity must rise and turnaround times must fall, you need a platform that marries high per-core speed with solid parallel throughput. The Premium 20-Core HPC, powered by dual Intel® Xeon® E5-2680 v2 (2.80 GHz), delivers exactly that for ANSYS Fluent, OpenFOAM, and STAR-CCM+ users.
With 20 physical cores (40 threads) at 2.80 GHz, this server provides ~12% stronger single-core performance than comparable mid-range options—speeding meshing, preprocessing, and post-processing—while sustaining efficient solver scaling on 12+ million-element meshes.
💻 High-Performance Configuration
Key Specifications
Processors: Dual Intel® Xeon® E5-2680 v2 (20 cores, 40 threads, 2.80 GHz)
Architecture: Intel Ivy Bridge-EP
Mesh Scale: Optimized for 12M+ elements; scalable higher with smart partitioning
Workload Focus: Advanced turbulence, multiphase/combustion, transient CHT
Performance Edge: ~12% faster single-core vs. similar-class CPUs
Why it’s “premium”: You get the clock speed to keep interactive steps snappy and the core count to cut wall-clock time in production CFD pipelines.
🚀 Built for Professional CFD & Multiphysics
Ideal where accuracy, stability, and turnaround drive success:
Turbulence: RANS (k-ε, k-ω SST), transition models, hybrid RANS-LES, DES
Multiphase / Reacting: VOF/Eulerian, cavitation, sprays, combustion (EDM/FRC)
Thermal / CHT: Conjugate heat transfer with complex material stacks
Transient: Time-accurate aero/thermal events, start-up/shut-down cycles
Design exploration: DOE, response surfaces, adjoint/parametric sweeps
Expect faster iteration for aerospace, automotive, HVAC, and biomedical applications—so you can evaluate more design variants per sprint without sacrificing fidelity.
🧠 Architecture Advantages (End-to-End Throughput)
2.80 GHz base clock: Responsive meshing, geometry ops, and post-processing
20 cores / 40 threads: Efficient domain partitioning for 12M+ cell models
Cache & memory behavior: Smoother convergence on dense zones / tight CFLs
24/7 reliability: Stable for long transients and batch optimization queues
Bottom line: Less waiting, more validated design points—week after week.
🔧 Quick Wins to Maximize Performance
Partition sizing: Start near 0.7–1.0M cells per process; retune after a pilot run
Order strategy: Stabilize with first-order, switch to second-order for accuracy
CFL ramps & dual-time stepping: Safer, faster transients
Targeted refinement: Focus on shear layers, recirculation, shocks/gradients
Checkpoint cadence: Frequent autosaves protect long runs and enable restartable studies
💼 Perfect for Professional Teams
Engineering firms delivering client-ready results under deadline
Industrial validation labs running certification-grade analyses
R&D groups iterating quickly with high-fidelity physics
Biomedical & HVAC programs where transient CHT and multiphase matter
This system’s blend of per-core speed and parallel capacity keeps daily workflows responsive while maintaining production-grade throughput.
🏁 Final Thoughts
The Premium 20-Core HPC (Dual Xeon E5-2680 v2 @ 2.80 GHz) is the pragmatic choice for professional CFD teams operating in the 12M+ element range. For ANSYS Fluent and other leading solvers, it supplies the computational backbone to iterate faster, raise fidelity, and hit deadlines confidently.
Accelerate your CFD pipeline today. 👉 Contact MR CFD
Customize Your Server
Tailor the configuration to match your simulation needs during checkout.
Extra RAM
Need more memory for larger simulations? Add extra RAM modules to boost your server's capacity.
- Choose your RAM size
- ECC memory available
- Installed before delivery
Extra Storage
Store more simulation data and results. Add additional drives to expand your storage capacity.
- NVMe, SSD or HDD options
- Flexible capacity sizes
- RAID configuration available
Choose Your OS
Select your preferred Windows operating system during checkout. We'll install it for you.
- Windows 10 & 11
- Windows Server editions
- Pre-installed & configured
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