China National Grid

The China National Grid (CNGrid) Project is supported by the "High Performance Computer and its Kernel Software " project, which is a key project in the National High-Tech R&D Program (the 863 program). The CNGrid is a testbed for the new generation of information infrastructure by integrating high performance computing and process transation capacity. It efficiently supports various applications including scientific research, resource and environment research, advanced manufacturing and information service by sharing resources, collaborating and service mechanism. It also propels the progress of national informatization and related industry through technology innovation.

CNGrid is equipped with independently developed grid oriented high performance computers(Lenovo DeepComp 6800, Dawning 4000A) and constructs an open grid environment by 8 nodes including Hongkong. Independently developed grid softwares are used to sustain the grid environment and the development of application grid, and the total computing capacity reaches 17 TFlops. There are 11 application grids from various industies in CNGrid, such as National Geological Application Grid.