SC16
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 12 cores and
24 threads, giving you a total of
24 cores and
48 threads.
Why this matters: Think of cores as individual workers - with
24 cores, this server can perform
24 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: Medium to large simulations (2-10 million cells),
steady-state aerodynamics, heat transfer analyses, mixing studies, and parametric
studies. This dual-CPU setup provides 3-4x faster solve times compared to standard
8-core workstations, letting you iterate faster and test more design variations.
The 2.7 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
16 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
⚙️ 24-Core Powerhouse for Advanced CFD Simulations
When computational fluid dynamics (CFD) projects demand credible fidelity and quick iteration, you need hardware that balances parallel throughput with strong single-core speed. The 24-Core Powerhouse, built on dual Intel® Xeon® E5-2697 v2 processors, delivers exactly that—accelerating ANSYS Fluent, OpenFOAM, and STAR-CCM+ workloads that include advanced turbulence, multiphase flows, and detailed geometries.
With 24 physical cores (48 threads) at 2.70 GHz, this platform confidently handles 3+ million-element meshes while keeping meshing, preprocessing, and post-processing responsive—so you can iterate faster without sacrificing accuracy.
💻 High-Performance Configuration
Key Specifications
Processors: Dual Intel® Xeon® E5-2697 v2 (24 cores, 48 threads, 2.70 GHz)
Architecture: Intel Ivy Bridge-EP
Target Scale: 3M+ elements (steady & transient)
Performance Focus: High parallel efficiency + strong per-core responsiveness
Why it’s effective: Ivy Bridge-EP pairs a high base clock with efficient multi-threading, keeping end-to-end workflows (prep → solve → post) smooth on complex, physics-rich models.
🚀 Built for Real-World, High-Fidelity CFD
This system is tuned for production-grade engineering programs where accuracy, stability, and turnaround matter:
Aerospace: component aerodynamics, high-lift, aero-thermal coupling
Automotive: external aero, underhood/underbody cooling, thermal management
Energy/Combustion: burners, combustors, reacting flows with detailed kinetics
Environment: urban dispersion, terrain-aware wind, HVAC & built-environment flows
It excels with RANS (k-ε, k-ω SST), transition, hybrid RANS-LES/DET/DES, VOF/Eulerian multiphase, and conjugate heat transfer (CHT)—maintaining solver stability and convergence on dense meshes.
🧠 Architecture Advantages (End-to-End Throughput)
2.70 GHz base clock: Snappy meshing, geometry ops, and post-processing
24 cores / 48 threads: Efficient partitioning for 3M+ cell models
Large cache + memory bandwidth: Smooth convergence at tight CFLs
NUMA-aware behavior: Low-latency inter-socket communication for scalable runs
24/7 reliability: Built for long transients and batch optimization queues
🔧 Quick Wins to Maximize Performance
Partition sizing: Start around 0.8–1.2M cells per process; retune after a pilot run
Order strategy: Stabilize with first-order, then switch to second-order for accuracy
CFL ramps & dual-time stepping: Faster, safer transient progress
Targeted refinement: Focus on shear layers, recirculation, shocks/gradients
Checkpoint cadence: Frequent autosaves protect long runs and ease restarts
💼 Ideal Use Cases
Aerospace component analysis & full-vehicle aerodynamics
Combustion modeling with detailed chemistry
Large-scale environmental and HVAC flows
Design of Experiments (DOE), parametric sweeps, and optimization loops
Whether you’re validating designs for flight or optimizing thermal performance, this system provides dependable, professional-grade throughput for day-to-day CFD.
🏁 Final Thoughts
The 24-Core Powerhouse (Dual Xeon E5-2697 v2 @ 2.70 GHz) strikes the ideal balance of parallel compute and per-core speed for 3M+ element CFD cases. For ANSYS Fluent and other leading solvers, it delivers the computational backbone to iterate faster, increase fidelity, and meet deadlines with confidence.
Accelerate your CFD 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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