June 2024
Virga speeding up our science
CDC is proud to host CSIRO’s new high-performance computing (HPC) cluster, Virga, at its Hume Data Centre in Canberra. Built in collaboration with Dell Technologies, Virga is designed to accelerate scientific discoveries by optimising artificial intelligence (AI) workflows. Equipped with NVIDIA H100 Tensor Core GPU accelerators, the HPC system delivers powerful deep learning and machine learning capabilities while minimizing environmental impact through energy-efficient hybrid direct liquid cooling technology.
Virga will play a critical role in supporting AI-driven research across a range of fields, including medical imaging, robotics, and the recently launched National Robotics Strategy. With cutting-edge features such as 94GB of high-bandwidth memory per GPU and 4th Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors, Virga will enable researchers to tackle complex problems and deliver faster, more accurate results.
The HPC cluster is already contributing to key research initiatives, such as AI models to diagnose pathology from MRI scans, including work with the Queensland Children’s Hospital on cystic fibrosis diagnosis.
By providing the critical infrastructure for these advancements, CDC continues to support the growth of Australia’s scientific capabilities while driving sustainability through innovative data centre solutions.
Read more here: Advanced, energy efficient computing cluster speeds up science - CSIRO
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