Gateway Architecture
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Client Tier
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Multiple Problem Solving Environments (PSE)
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Creates User Friendly, "Point & Click" Environment for HPC Resources
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Offers Batch Submission, Data Visualization, Problem Solving Strategies
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Accommodates Multidisciplinary Computational Solutions
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Middle Tier
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Utilizes Commodity Hardware and Software (Java, Corba, Globus, etc)
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Seamless Interface Between User's Desktop and HPC Resources
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Back-end Tier
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Computing Resources: Supercomputers, Metacomputing, Workstation Clusters
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Databases
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Mass Storage Systems
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