The document describes a compact mini-tower workstation optimized for GPU computing, capable of accommodating high-performance components like NVIDIA Tesla and AMD Firestream GPUs. It supports up to 24GB of memory and multiple SATA or SAS hard drives in a space-efficient design, ideal for environments with limited space. The system is suitable for various demanding applications including bioinformatics, medical imaging, and computational finance, while also offering dual-boot options and a 1-year warranty.

1.  Compact, space-saving
Mini-Tower Workstation for mini-tower chassis with
GP-GPU Computing carrying handle
The use of a Graphics Processing Unit to Enter the Nucleus GP, a small form-factor
accelerate complex computations has mini-tower workstation optimized for GP-GPU  Support for up to 3 dual-
become an invaluable method in fields such computing. This compact desktop
as bioinformatics, medical imaging, weather supercomputer provides dense GPU
wide PCI Express GPUs
modeling, computational finance, engineering processing, as well as traditional CPU such as NVIDIA Tesla or
simulation, intelligence encryption/ processing, memory, and high-speed storage, AMD FireStream
decryption, and digital content creation. into the smallest package available. This
makes the Nucleus GP ideal for space-limited
The hardware required for General Purpose
environments or for transporting systems
computing on a GPU (GP-GPU) has
traditionally been limited to clusters of rack-
among different locations.  Quad– or Six– Core
mounted servers or large tower workstations. The Nucleus GP offers the same features of a Intel Xeon or Core i7
However, there are many situations where high-end GPU workstation in a system that is processors
access to a cluster is not possible and a large around half the size and weight.
traditional workstation is not practical.
 Up to 24GB memory
 Up to 14 SATA or SAS
hard drives
17.37”
 2+1 hot-swappable
power supply
16.75” 5.80”

2. Model AX58C
Available CPUs Quad– or Six-Core Intel Xeon 5600 series or 1st Generation Intel Core i7
Memory Up to 24GB DDR3 RAM
(7) PCI Express slots:
 Slot 1 - PCI Express 2.0 x16 mechanical (x16 or x8 electrical)
 Slot 2 - PCI Express 2.0 x16 mechanical (x8 electrical)
 Slot 3 - PCI Express 2.0 x16 mechanical (x16 or x8 electrical)
PCI Expansion
 Slot 4 - PCI Express 2.0 x16 mechanical (x8 electrical)
 Slot 5 - PCI Express 2.0 x16 mechanical (x16 or x8 electrical)
 Slot 6 - PCI Express 2.0 x16 mechanical (x8 electrical)
 Slot 7 - PCI Express 2.0 x16 mechanical (x16 or x8 electrical)
GPU Support  NVIDIA® Tesla™ C-Class
 NVIDIA® Quadro®
 AMD FireStream
 AMD FirePro™
Storage Up to (14) fixed or (12) internal removable SATA or SAS hard drives, up to 1TB each - number dependent on configuration
RAID Onboard SATA RAID 0/1/5/10, or via add-on PCIe RAID controller
Ports  (2) RJ-45 LAN (GbE)
 (6) USB 2.0 external (3 internal)
 (2) eSATA ports (3Gb/s)
 (1) PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port
 (1) Coaxial S/PDIF audio out,
 (1) Optical S/PDIF audio out
 (6) Analog audio jacks
 (1) IEEE-1394a (FireWire 400) internal
OS  Microsoft Windows 7 Professional, XP Professional, 2008 Server
 Linux options available
 Dual-boot options available
Power 2+1 hot-swappable PSUs, up to 1300W load, 110/220V 50/60Hz auto-switching or 48VDC input
Environmental  Relative humidity (5-95%) non-condensing
 Operating: 5°C–40°C / 41°F–104°F. Non-Operating: -40°C–65°C, -40°F–149°F
Regulations FCC Class A, and CE. Certified TUV
Physical 16.75" (W) x 17.37" (H) x 5.80" (D), 17-22 lbs. (depending on configuration)
Add-Ons Optional rolling soft case or rugged hard case available.
Warranty 1 year parts and labor; 2nd and 3rd year warranties available
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