The ELI-NP HPC Cluster is one of the most powerful high-performance computing systems available in Romania’s academic research landscape. Built to support everything from advanced scientific simulations to AI-driven analysis, it provides the computing power needed for some of today’s most demanding research challenges.

The ELI-NP HPC Cluster brings together cutting-edge processors, modern GPU acceleration, high-speed networking, and reliable storage. It stands as a major national resource for science and innovation, empowering researchers across fields—from physics and engineering to AI and data science—to explore complex problems with unprecedented computational capability. At the heart of the system are 8 high-performance compute nodes, each powered by two Intel Xeon Platinum processors with 48 cores per processor. Altogether, the cluster delivers 768 CPU cores and an impressive 15 terabytes of RAM, making it capable of handling extremely large datasets and memory-intensive workloads.

To complement its CPU strength, the cluster features 60 NVIDIA H100 GPUs, connected through PCIe Gen5. These GPUs offer a combined performance of about 1.8 petaflops, enabling researchers to run advanced AI models, machine-learning tasks, and complex scientific simulations at exceptional speed.

The system’s nodes communicate through a high‑speed network built on a NVIDIA Quantum-2 QM9700 InfiniBand switch, providing 8 × 400 Gbps connections. This setup ensures fast data exchange between nodes—crucial for large-scale parallel processing.

Storage is equally robust. A dedicated server equipped with 12 NVMe Gen5 drives offers 170 terabytes of ultra‑fast storage, configured in RAID 6 for both speed and data protection. Access between compute nodes and storage uses NFS over RDMA, supported by a 200 Gbps NVIDIA Spectrum SN3700 switch, which keeps latency low and data transfers fast.

Beyond its technical capabilities, the ELI‑NP HPC Cluster also represents a major step forward for Romania’s scientific community. By offering researchers access to world‑class computing power, it encourages innovation, supports international collaboration, and helps elevate Romania’s presence in global scientific research. As more projects and institutions take advantage of this infrastructure, the cluster is expected to accelerate discoveries, foster new technological developments, and inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers.