Los Angeles, CA – A powerful supercomputer, Cheyenne, is currently up for auction by the US government through GSA Auctions. With three days remaining in the bidding process, tech enthusiasts have a chance to acquire this cutting-edge machine with 145,152 CPU cores, 313,344GB of RAM, and a storage capacity of around 36 petabytes.
Although the government’s initial investment in Cheyenne remains undisclosed, the price tag likely ran into the millions, considering the costs of other supercomputers in the market. Bidding has surpassed $28,000, but the reserve price has not yet been met, leaving room for potential buyers to make their bids.
Despite its impressive capabilities, Cheyenne has been decommissioned due to issues like faulty quick disconnects causing water spray and a notable failure rate within the nodes. Additionally, potential buyers should note that shipping is not included in the auction, requiring the engagement of a professional moving company to transfer the massive system.
Cheyenne’s efficiency is highlighted by its ability to perform 5.34 quadrillion calculations per second while consuming 25 percent less energy per computation compared to its predecessor, Yellowstone. The supercomputer has played a crucial role in various research areas, including hurricane intensification, wildfire impact on air quality, and climate modeling for future predictions.
With its significant processing power, Cheyenne offers a unique opportunity for extreme multitasking at work and handling demanding tasks, making it an attractive option for researchers, tech enthusiasts, and those in need of high-performance computing.
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