This paper provides an overview of the current trends and challenges in delivering the necessary I/O throughput for high-performance computing (HPC) applications. It presents Sun's offerings for addressing today's HPC challenges in the form of flash technology, network attached storage, parallel storage, and archive solutions. Readers will also learn about why open storage solutions are important to HPC and how Sun is utilizing open storage technologies to benefit HPC customers. Sun provides a wide range of cost-effective options for HPC storage performance, helping customers improve throughput for HPC applications while reducing costs.

Topics included in this paper:

• Challenges and Requirements for Data-intensive HPC Applications
• The Role of Open Storage in HPC
• Sun HPC Storage Solutions