SC8
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
64 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
SC8 — 20-Core, 64 GB CFD HPC Node for ANSYS Fluent
The SC8 node is the step from moderate into larger CFD cases. It pairs 20 cores and 40 threads with 64 GB of RAM — double the memory of the 32 GB nodes, with the same strong core count to solve bigger meshes at speed. For cases that have outgrown a mid-tier node but do not yet need 96–128 GB, SC8 is the natural fit.
It is the bridge tier: enough memory to take on larger meshes and heavier physics, enough cores for fast turnaround, at a sensible step up in 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 | 64 GB RAM |
Storage | 2 × 500 GB SATA SSD |
Price | [Insert price] |
The key here is 64 GB of memory — twice the RAM of the 32 GB tier — paired with 20 cores. That lets SC8 load meshes the smaller nodes cannot, and solve them with strong parallel throughput.
What this node is built for
SC8 is the larger-case tier for work that needs more than 32 GB but not the top capacity. It suits:
Larger meshes — into the tens of millions of cells, past what 16–32 GB nodes can load.
Moderate multiphase flows — VOF, Eulerian, and particle models whose extra equations need more memory per cell.
Conjugate heat transfer and thermal models — coupled fluid-solid domains at a useful scale.
Transient simulations — unsteady cases that benefit from both the extra memory and the 20 cores.
Professional CFD that has outgrown a mid node — the right step up when 32 GB is no longer enough.
With 20 cores at 2.5 GHz (turbo to 3.3 GHz) and 64 GB of RAM, larger cases load comfortably and all cores contribute to the solve.
Where SC8 fits — and when to size up or down
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 — while cores set how fast it solves. With 64 GB, SC8 is built for larger meshes at a moderate spec:
Need more memory? SC9 (96 GB) and SC10 (128 GB) offer more headroom on the same 20-core platform, with SC10 adding ~2 TB of storage.
Running very large, memory-bound cases? Our 1 TB high-memory node is the right tool.
Working on smaller cases? A 16–32 GB node will serve you for less.
Tell us your cell count and physics, and we will match you to the tier that fits — 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 larger 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. With 64 GB of memory behind those 20 cores, larger cases load comfortably and all cores contribute to a faster solve.
Why rent instead of buy
Buy hardware | Rent SC8 | |
|---|---|---|
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 |
Utilization | Idle hardware still costs money | You pay only when you compute |
Flexibility | Stuck with one machine | Move between tiers as each job demands |
For teams whose cases have grown past a mid node, SC8 provides the extra memory and the cores on demand — with an easy step up to SC9, SC10, or the 1 TB node when a case calls for more.
How it works
Tell us about your case — mesh size, physics, and timeline. We confirm SC8 is the right fit.
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 large a mesh can SC8 handle? With 64 GB of RAM, count on larger meshes — into the tens of millions of cells for simpler steady single-phase cases, with complex physics (multiphase, combustion, many transported scalars) needing more memory per cell and so supporting a somewhat smaller mesh. As a guide, allow about 1 GB of RAM per million cells. Send us your case for a precise estimate.
How is SC8 different from the 32 GB nodes? Same 20-core class of compute, but SC8 has double the RAM — 64 GB. That lets it load larger meshes the 32 GB nodes cannot, making it the right step up when your cases have grown.
How is SC8 different from SC9 and SC10? All three share the 20-core E5-2670 v2 platform; they differ in memory: SC8 has 64 GB, SC9 96 GB, and SC10 128 GB (plus more storage). Choose based on how much memory your largest case needs.
When would I need the 1 TB node instead? For very large, memory-bound simulations where 64–128 GB is not enough. We will tell you honestly which tier your case needs.
Is my data kept confidential? yes
Get started with SC8
If your CFD cases have outgrown a 32 GB node, SC8 gives you double the memory and 20 cores to run larger meshes — at a sensible step up.
Contact MR CFD to run your ANSYS Fluent case on SC8 — 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 SC8 power for your CFD simulations