SC7
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
32 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
SC7 — 20-Core, 32 GB CFD HPC Node for Fast ANSYS Fluent Solves
The SC7 node brings 20 cores and 40 threads to moderate CFD work, paired with 32 GB of RAM. It is built to solve moderate meshes fast in ANSYS Fluent — spreading the case across plenty of cores while keeping the memory footprint sensible. As the entry point to our 20-core E5-2670 v2 line, SC7 is the natural choice when your case fits comfortably in 32 GB and you want strong parallel speed.
It is the fast-throughput, moderate-memory tier: more cores than a mid node, with a clear path up to larger memory when your meshes grow.
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 | 32 GB RAM |
Storage | 2 × 500 GB SATA SSD |
Price | [Insert price] |
The strength of SC7 is 20 cores of parallel throughput on a moderate 32 GB memory budget — ideal for solving moderate cases quickly without paying for memory you will not use.
What this node is built for
SC7 is the moderate-case, fast-solve tier. The 20 cores deliver strong parallel throughput, while 32 GB keeps it efficient for cases that do not need a large memory footprint. It suits:
Moderate meshes solved fast — spread across 20 cores, a case that fits in 32 GB converges quickly.
Design iteration and parameter sweeps — more cores means more variants processed per hour.
Steady and transient runs that fit in 32 GB — where the bottleneck is solve time, not memory.
Professional CFD at moderate scale — the everyday tier for engineers who want speed on real cases.
With 20 cores at 2.5 GHz (turbo to 3.3 GHz), Fluent partitions your mesh across all of them for a genuine speed-up, while 32 GB ensures moderate cases fit comfortably.
Where SC7 fits — and when to size up
In CFD, cores set how fast a case solves, and 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. With 32 GB, SC7 is matched to moderate meshes solved quickly:
Your meshes have grown larger? Step up the same 20-core platform: SC8 (64 GB), SC9 (96 GB), or SC10 (128 GB, ~2 TB storage).
Running very large, memory-bound cases? Our 1 TB high-memory node is the right tool.
Working on small cases on a tight budget? A 16 GB node may be all you need.
Tell us your cell count and physics, and we will match you to the right tier — so you pay for exactly the capability your simulation needs.
Fast SSD storage
The two 500 GB SATA SSDs deliver responsive read/write for loading case files, writing data, and handling autosaves — keeping a fast solve from being held up by slow disk I/O.
How parallel solving works on this node
When you run 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. For moderate cases that fit in 32 GB, those 20 cores deliver a real speed-up over running on your own desktop.
Why rent instead of buy
Buy hardware | Rent SC7 | |
|---|---|---|
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 | ANSYS Fluent ready to run |
Flexibility | Stuck with one machine | Move up to more memory when a job needs it |
For fast turnaround on moderate CFD work, SC7 gives you the cores — with an easy step up to a higher-memory node when your meshes grow.
How it works
Tell us about your case — mesh size, physics, and timeline. We confirm SC7 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 SC7 different from a 16-core 32 GB node? Same 32 GB of RAM — so the same mesh sizes — but more cores: 20 versus 16. SC7 solves a given case faster. Choose it when your case fits in 32 GB and you want shorter run times.
How is SC7 different from SC8, SC9, and SC10? All four share the 20-core E5-2670 v2 platform; they differ in memory: SC7 has 32 GB, SC8 64 GB, SC9 96 GB, and SC10 128 GB (plus more storage). Step up when your meshes need more memory.
How large a mesh can it handle? With 32 GB of RAM, plan for moderate meshes — into the low-to-mid 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 SC7
If you run moderate CFD cases and want them solved fast, SC7's 20 cores are built for exactly that — with room to grow into more memory when you need it.
Contact MR CFD to run your ANSYS Fluent case on SC7 — 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 SC7 power for your CFD simulations