High-Performance Cloud Computing
Run fast, secure simulations in the cloud with CONVERGE Horizon. If you don’t have access to an on-premise cluster, or if you’re short on compute resources, we’ve got you covered! CONVERGE Horizon provides easy access to the latest hardware at a discount. Our cloud computing resources are optimized for the CONVERGE solver, ensuring an excellent performance-to-cost ratio.
To create a flexible, affordable cloud platform for CONVERGE users, we partnered with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). CONVERGE Horizon provides on-demand access to OCI’s state-of-the-art bare metal servers and virtual machines (VMs). These options offer high levels of performance for demanding workloads in a secure cloud environment. To protect your data, OCI applies a secure virtual network layer that prevents attacks and keeps your data isolated. Additionally, we offer region-locked computational resources for compliance with any jurisdictional or organizational requirements.
CONVERGE On Demand
Through CONVERGE Horizon, you’re not just getting a great deal on hardware––you can also access CONVERGE on demand! This flexible option allows you to pay for only the software you need for your workload. If you’re conducting a one-time simulation study, or if you need additional licenses to run multiple jobs in parallel, purchasing CONVERGE on demand is a cost-effective solution.
On-demand CONVERGE licenses include access to CONVERGE Studio for all your pre- and post-processing needs. In addition, take advantage of our free live and on-demand training to get up to speed with CONVERGE, and make use of our available support options if you need personalized assistance setting up your case.
Hardware Options
| Option | OCI Shape | Cores per Node | Memory (GB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| VM-4 | VM.Standard.E4.Flex | 4 | 64 |
| VM-32 | VM.Standard.E4.Flex | 32 | 128 |
| VM-64 | VM.Standard.E4.Flex | 64 | 256 |
| baremetal-128 | BM.Standard.E4.128 | 128 | 2048 |
Hardware & Software Pricing
| Tier | Bronze | Silver | Gold | Platinum | Diamond |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commitment | $0–15K | $15k–50k | $50k–200k | $200k–500k | $500k+ |
| VM-4 (cost/node-hour) | $0.17 | $0.11 | $0.10 | $0.09 | $0.09 |
| VM-32 (cost/node-hour) | $0.80 | $0.51 | $0.46 | $0.43 | $0.41 |
| VM-64 (cost/node-hour) | $1.59 | $1.01 | $0.91 | $0.85 | $0.80 |
| baremetal-128 (cost/node-hour) | $5.00 | $3.15 | $2.85 | $2.65 | $2.50 |
| On-demand CONVERGE license (cost/job-hour) | $12.00 | $12.00 | $11.00 | $10.00 | $9.00 |
Storage Costs
| Storage Type | Description | Cost (per GB per month) |
|---|---|---|
| Object Storage | Standard CONVERGE Horizon object storage | $0.02576 |
| Scratch Storage | Temporary scratch storage attached to compute instance while job is running | $0.05950 |
Data Transfer Costs
| Transfer Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Data Egress | $0.0090 per GB |
Example Job Pricing: baremetal-128
| CONVERGE Example Case | Runtime (hrs) | Bronze | Silver | Gold | Platinum | Diamond |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NASA_low-speed_fan_MRF_steady_RANS | 0.17 | $2.89 | $2.58 | $2.35 | $2.15 | $1.96 |
| Pouch_battery_liquid_cooled_CHT_steady_laminar | 3.24 | $55.08 | $49.09 | $44.87 | $40.99 | $37.26 |
| SI8_engine_premix_G-Equation_transient_RANS | 4.51 | $76.67 | $68.33 | $62.46 | $57.05 | $51.87 |
| Engine_sector_diesel_SAGE_transient_RANS | 4.16 | $70.72 | $63.02 | $57.62 | $52.62 | $47.84 |
*Example job prices represent only the hardware and licensing costs and do not include storage or data transfer fees.
Save Time With In Situ Post-Processing
In a traditional cloud CFD workflow, when your simulation is complete you must download your data to local storage or access your data on the cloud server to begin post-processing. CONVERGE offers a time-saving alternative: in situ post-processing via ParaView Catalyst. With this approach, ParaView accesses the CONVERGE data at a user-specified interval and performs the post-processing directly on the cloud processors while the simulation is running. At the end of the simulation, you can download just the subset of fully-processed files you need—a much smaller amount of data than in a traditional workflow. In addition to saving time, this method allows you to entirely automate your post-processing procedure.
How to Get Started
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