\chapter{Facilities, Equipment, and Other Resources} % (H)
\label{chap:facilities}

\section{Local Computer Facilities}

NPAC operates substantial computer facilities, including desktop
workstations, file and compute servers, as well as experimental
systems, and a leading edge network infrastructure.  The PI's desktop
system is an IBM RS/6000 43P which, in combination with NPAC-operated
PC systems, provides the basic environment for daily use, including
software development and data analysis.  Other resources relevant to
this project include a 12-node IBM SP2 parallel computer, an 8-node
DEC Alpha cluster interconnected with a Gigaswitch, an 8-node Sun
UltraSPARC cluster interconnected with an ATM (asynchronous transfer
mode) network.  These clusters are shared by all NPAC users, but
available in dedicated parallel mode on a reservation basis.  An 8-CPU
SGI machine with R10000 processors is largely devoted to other
projects, but provides a shared-memory parallel platform for testing
purposes.

NPAC's local network includes a variety of high-speed connections
among server machines (ATM, FDDI, 100-base-T ethernet) and wiring
capable of 100-base-T to all offices.

Remote supercomputer centers which will be used for the larger
calculations in this project are easily accessible via Syracuse's T3
connection to the Internet.  Syracuse expects to join vBNS (national
academic ATM network backbone) in the coming year, which will further
enhance access to remote sites.

NPAC has a professional system support group which handles day to day
operation and maintenance of the computer facilities.

\section{Remote Computer Facilities}

In addition to the various NSF-funded supercomputer centers, the PI's
collaboration with the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory on this
project provides access to several Dept. of Energy large-scale
computer facilities which will be utilized for some of the larger
calculations in this project.  Sites include the Pacific Northwest
National Laboratory, Argonne National Laboratory, and the National
Energy Research Supercomputer Center.

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\section{Office}

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NPAC provides adequate office facilities for all participants.

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\section{Major Equipment}

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The computer systems described above constitute the major equipment
for this effort.

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\section{Other Resources}

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NPAC provides basic secretarial services, duplicating facilities, and the
like.
