SC6
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
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
SC6 — 20-Core, 16 GB CFD HPC Node for Fast Solves on Smaller Cases
The SC6 node pairs a high core count with a lean memory budget. With 20 cores and 40 threads and 16 GB of RAM, it is built to solve smaller CFD cases quickly in ANSYS Fluent. As the entry point to our 20-core E5-2670 v2 line, SC6 puts plenty of parallel power behind compact meshes — without paying for memory those cases do not need.
It is the speed-focused, compact tier: strong parallel throughput for small-to-moderate cases at a keen spec.
Specifications
Component | Specification |
|---|---|
CPU | 2 × Intel® Xeon® E5-2670 v2 — 10 cores / 20 threads each (20 cores / 40 threads total), 2.5 GHz base, up to 3.3 GHz turbo, 25 MB cache each (Ivy Bridge-EP) |
Memory | 16 GB RAM |
Storage | 2 × 500 GB SATA SSD |
The strength of SC6 is cores per dollar: 20 physical cores with a focused 16 GB of memory that keeps it cost-effective for smaller workloads you want solved fast.
What this node is built for
SC6 is the fast-turnaround, small-case tier. The 20 cores deliver strong parallel throughput, while 16 GB keeps it lean. It suits:
Smaller meshes solved fast — spread across 20 cores, a compact case converges quickly.
2D and early-stage 3D simulations — light on memory, quick to run, ideal for iterating.
Parameter sweeps on small cases — more cores means more variants processed per hour.
Training and learning at speed — fast results on real multi-core hardware.
Compute-bound small cases — where the bottleneck is solve time, not memory.
With 20 cores at 2.5 GHz (turbo to 3.3 GHz), Fluent partitions the mesh across all of them and exchanges boundary data each iteration via MPI — so a small case finishes fast.
Where SC6 fits — and when to size up
In CFD, memory sets the largest mesh you can run — roughly 1 GB of RAM per million cells for a typical steady, single-phase case, more for complex physics. So SC6's 16 GB is matched to smaller meshes, and its value is solving those meshes fast thanks to the 20 cores.
When your meshes grow, step up the same 20-core platform:
SC7 (32 GB) for moderate meshes,
SC8 (64 GB), SC9 (96 GB), or SC10 (128 GB, ~2 TB storage) for larger cases,
and the 1 TB high-memory node for very large, memory-bound simulations.
Tell us your cell count and physics, and we will match you to the right tier.
Fast SSD storage
The two 500 GB SATA SSDs provide responsive read/write for loading case files, writing data, and handling autosaves — keeping a quick solve from stalling on slow disk I/O.
How parallel solving works on this node
Running Fluent in parallel, the solver partitions your mesh across all 20 cores (using algorithms such as METIS), each core solving its share of cells and exchanging boundary data each iteration via MPI. On a single node, that communication runs through fast on-board channels rather than a network, keeping parallel overhead low — so a well-sized small case is solved quickly across all 20 cores.
Why rent instead of buy
Buy hardware | Rent SC6 | |
|---|---|---|
Upfront cost | Capital outlay for a dual-CPU server | Pay only for what you use |
Maintenance | Power, cooling, admin on you | Handled for you |
Software setup | You install and license | Connect by remote desktop, full control, extras included |
Flexibility | Stuck with one machine | Move up to more memory when a job needs it |
For fast turnaround on smaller CFD cases at a keen price, SC6 gives you the cores — with an easy path to a higher-memory node when your meshes grow.
How it works
Tell us about your case — mesh size, physics, and timeline. We confirm SC6 fits (or recommend a higher-memory tier).
Upload your case files securely.
We run it on the node with ANSYS Fluent.
You receive your results, ready for post-processing.
Frequently asked questions
How is SC6 different from a 16-core 16 GB entry node? Same 16 GB of RAM, but more cores: 20 versus 16. SC6 solves a given small case faster. Choose it when your case fits in 16 GB and you want maximum speed.
How is SC6 different from SC7, SC8, SC9, and SC10? All share the 20-core E5-2670 v2 platform; they differ in memory: SC6 has 16 GB, SC7 32 GB, SC8 64 GB, SC9 96 GB, and SC10 128 GB. Step up when your meshes need more memory.
How large a mesh can it handle? With 16 GB of RAM, plan for smaller meshes — roughly up to the low tens of millions of cells for simpler steady single-phase cases, fewer for transient or multiphase physics (about 1 GB of RAM per million cells is a good starting estimate). Send us your case for a precise answer.
Is my data kept confidential? yes
Get started with SC6
If you run smaller CFD cases and want them solved fast at a keen price, SC6's 20 cores are built for exactly that.
Contact MR CFD to run your ANSYS Fluent case on SC6 — and we'll help you confirm it's the right tier for your simulation.
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
Ready to Accelerate Your Simulations?
Experience SC6 power for your CFD simulations