The case of the missing supercomputer performance : achieving optimal performance on the 8, 192 processors of ASCI Q
- Fabrizio
- Darren J.
- Scott D.
In this paper we describe how we improved the effective performance of ASCI Q, the world's second-fastest supercomputer, to meet our expectations. Using an arsenal of performance-analysis techniques including analytical models, custom microbenchmarks, full applications, and simulators, we succeeded in observing a serious-but previously undetectable-performance problem. We identified the source of the problem, eliminated the problem, and 'closed the loop' by demonstrating improved application performance. We present our methodology and provide insight into performance analysis that is immediately applicable to other large-scale cluster-based supercomputers.
- Research Organization:
- Los Alamos National Laboratory
- Sponsoring Organization:
- DOE
- OSTI ID:
- 976651
- Report Number(s):
- LA-UR-03-3116
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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