About our Resources
ALCF resources include leadership-class supercomputers, visualization clusters, advanced data storage systems, high-performance networking capabilities, and a wide variety of software tools and services to help facility users achieve their science goals.
| Machine | Summary | Key Details |
|---|---|---|
| Aurora | The Aurora supercomputer provides researchers with a powerful platform to pursue scientific discovery through exascale simulation, AI, and data capabilities. | Users that wish to run their project on Aurora need an allocation award. You can learn more about our allocation awards here. |
| Polaris | ALCF’s Polaris supercomputer enables researchers to tackle complex challenges in science and engineering with advanced simulation, AI, and analysis capabilities. | Users that wish to run their project on Aurora need an allocation award. You can learn more about our allocation awards here. |
| ALCF AI Testbed | The ALCF AI Testbed provides an infrastructure for the next-generation of AI-accelerator machines. It aims to help evaluate the usability and performance of machine learning-based high-performance computing applications running on these accelerators | Systems available to users with an allocation award include Cerebras CS-3, SambaNova Dataflow, Metis (SambaNova SN40L), GroqRack, and Graphcore Bow Pod64. |
| Sophia | Sophia is an NVIDIA DGX A100-based system built for training AI datasets and AI integration to advance scientific discovery. | |
| Crux | Crux enables users to execute pre- and post-processing tasks including experimental data analysis, not yet GPU-enabled, helping them to gain deeper insights into simulations and data generated on the facility’s supercomputers. | |
| Minerva | Minerva is designed to accelerate AI inference - the process of using a trained AI model to make predictions, identify patterns or generate insights from new data. | Coming online in 2026 |
| Janus | Janus will support the development of the next-generation AI workforce, providing them with the capabilities needed to excel in AI-driven research and applications. | Coming online in 2026 |