BEN-Cluster: Users Operational Guide

The Institute of High-Performance Computing and Networks (ICAR) of the National Research Council (CNR) and other CNR institutes have acquired the BEN-Cluster, a high-performance computing cluster produced by IBM. This cluster supports research requiring substantial computational power in fields such as High-Performance Computing (HPC), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Big Data Analytics, and cybersecurity. Optimized for complex AI models, particularly those using deep learning, the BEN-Cluster leverages GPU acceleration and handles large datasets efficiently. The guide covers the cluster’s hardware, job management via LSF, software setup with Conda, and VNC use to simulate workstation environments, also addressing potential future improvements.