Understanding True Cost of HPC with Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)

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Power consumption and cooling: Keeping powerful machines running consumes significant energy, leading to substantial electricity bills.
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Software licenses and upgrades: Essential software adds to the cost, along with regular upgrades and maintenance.
Facility space and management: Managing the physical infrastructure where the hardware resides adds additional overhead.
Downtime costs: Any unplanned outage can significantly impact research or business activities, resulting in lost productivity and potential revenue losses.

Beyond the Hardware: Why Considering the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) is crucial for HPC

For years, High-Performance Computing (HPC) has traditionally been an on-premises affair. This meant buying hardware, storing it on-site, and managing the entire service internally. When evaluating the cost of HPC, many solely focus on the upfront purchase price of the “hardware itself,” neglecting the broader picture. Here’s why prioritising the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) is essential for informed decision-making:

It fosters smarter resource allocation
Improved operational efficiency
Enhances the value derived from your HPC investment

To know what should be included in a TCO model and how it can affect your investment try our generic TCO model below

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Understanding True Cost of HPC with Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)

How can you make the right HPC investment if you don’t know the true cost of running a HPC solution?

Beyond the Hardware: Why Considering the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) is crucial for HPC

To know what should be included in a TCO model and how it can affect your investment try our generic TCO model below