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D J Kuck, E S Davidson, D H Lawrie

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    Scientists and engineers are increasingly using supercomputers as software improves. New parallel architectures and advanced software, like compilers, are key to future high-performance computing advancements.

    Area of Science:

    • High-performance computing
    • Computer architecture
    • Parallel processing

    Background:

    • Growing interest in supercomputer utilization among scientists and engineers.
    • Improvements in software are reducing previous barriers to supercomputer access.
    • Emergence of new parallel supercomputer architectures promises significant performance growth.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the evolving landscape of supercomputing.
    • To emphasize the critical role of advanced software in exploiting new hardware.
    • To present the Cedar supercomputer as a case study of advanced system development.

    Main Methods:

    • Development of advanced system and applications software over 12 years.
    • Focus on compilers that restructure user programs for machine optimization.

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  • Creation of a wide range of algorithms and applications for parallel processing.

    • Main Results:

    • The Cedar supercomputer currently operates with eight processors in parallel.
    • Advanced software enables efficient utilization of complex parallel and hierarchical memory systems.
    • The system is designed for scalability, with potential for doubling processors annually.

    Conclusions:

    • Advanced software, particularly restructuring compilers, is essential for future supercomputers.
    • The Cedar supercomputer demonstrates a viable path for rapid performance advances.
    • Continued development in algorithms and applications will drive parallel processing performance across various fields.