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
⚙️ Balanced Mid-Range Computing Solution for CFD
When your projects outgrow entry-level desktops but don’t yet need an enterprise cluster, a balanced mid-range server is the sweet spot. This 20-core (2.50 GHz) platform delivers the parallel throughput and per-core responsiveness required for 3–5 million element CFD models—ideal for researchers, small engineering teams, and advanced students using ANSYS Fluent, OpenFOAM, or STAR-CCM+.
With ~25% more cores than 16-core entry options, you’ll see meaningful reductions in wall-clock time on complex physics and better efficiency for coupled multiphysics workflows (fluid, thermal, structural).
💻 High-Performance Configuration
Key Specifications
CPU: 20 cores @ 2.50 GHz (server-class, dual-socket platform)
Target Mesh Size: 3–5M elements (steady & transient)
Best For: Graduate research, small teams, advanced coursework/theses
Focus: Balanced parallel scaling + solid single-core speed for pre/solve/post
Why it’s “balanced”: Enough cores for efficient domain partitioning and enough clock speed to keep meshing, preprocessing, and post-processing responsive.
🚀 Built for Medium-Scale, High-Credibility CFD
This system is tuned for workloads that exceed desktop limits and demand reliable, publishable results:
Turbulence: RANS (k-ε, k-ω SST), transition models, hybrid RANS-LES/ DES “starts”
Multiphase & reacting: VOF/Eulerian, cavitation, sprays, combustion
Thermal/CHT: Conjugate heat transfer with detailed materials/interfaces
Transient physics: Time-accurate aero/thermal events and start-up/shut-down cycles
Design exploration: DOE, response surfaces, and parametric sweeps
Expect noticeable cuts in wall-clock time versus 8–16-core desktops, enabling more iterations per week and higher mesh fidelity within project schedules.
🧩 Designed for Multiphysics: Fluid ⇄ Thermal ⇄ Structural
Modern programs often require coupled analyses. This platform sustains:
CFD ⇄ Thermal (CHT) for electronics cooling and heat exchangers
CFD ⇄ FEA (one-/two-way FSI) for aeroelastic and flow-induced effects
Co-simulation pipelines common in product development and research
The 20-core layout provides efficient partition sizing for coupled solvers without starving per-core performance.
💼 Ideal Use Cases
Aerospace / UAV: external aero, high-lift, propeller/ducted flows
Automotive: external aero, underhood/underbody cooling, brake/rotor flows
Energy / Process: burners, reacting flows, recuperators, turbomachinery stages
Built environment / HVAC: zone ventilation, thermal comfort, wind studies
Electronics cooling: detailed CHT with interface resistances & anisotropy
🔧 Quick Wins to Maximize Throughput
Partitioning: Start around 1.0–1.5M cells per process (for 3–5M total); refine after a pilot run.
Solver order: Stabilize with first-order, then switch to second-order for accuracy.
Time-step control: CFL-guided ramps + dual-time stepping for transients.
Targeted refinement: Focus on shear layers, recirculation, shocks/gradients; avoid blanket refinement.
Checkpointing: Frequent autosaves protect long runs and enable restartable studies.
📊 Why Mid-Range Over Entry-Level?
+25% cores vs. 16-core entry → denser partitioning and smoother scaling on complex physics.
Higher sustained utilization with multiphase/combustion/FSI workloads.
Shorter iteration cycles → more design variants evaluated each week.
Lower TCO and simpler ops than jumping straight to enterprise clusters.
🏁 Final Thoughts
The Balanced Mid-Range Computing Solution for CFD (20 cores @ 2.50 GHz) is the pragmatic choice when you need serious performance for 3–5M element models—without the cost and complexity of enterprise HPC. It delivers the right mix of parallel scalability and per-core speed for advanced turbulence, multiphase physics, and coupled thermal/structural analyses.
Scale your simulations—without overspending. 👉 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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