Jülich Supercomputing Centre Launches Europe's First Exascale Supercomputer 'Jupiter' with Hybrid Architecture
The Jülich Supercomputing Centre has launched 'Jupiter,' Europe’s first exascale supercomputer, featuring a hybrid architecture that supports classical simulation, AI training, and quantum computing. Currently ranked 4th on the Top500 list and 1st on the GreenTop500, Jupiter aims for HPC performance exceeding 1 ExaFLOP/s while emphasizing energy efficiency with a PUE of approximately 1.05. Future upgrades will enhance its capabilities with advanced quantum algorithms and neuromorphic computing technologies.

The Jülich Supercomputing Centre (JSC), in collaboration with Eviden, Nvidia, and the EuroHPC Joint Undertaking, has established a modular data center on the Jülich Research Centre campus, housing Europe's first exascale-capable supercomputer named 'Jupiter'. Designed for hybrid computing, Jupiter integrates classical simulation, AI training, cloud-native workloads, quantum, and neuromorphic resources.
The system currently ranks 4th on the Top500 list and 1st on the GreenTop500, with a target HPC performance exceeding 1 ExaFLOP/s. The architecture supports the integration of new computational paradigms without significant redesign, featuring GPU-accelerated modules for extensive AI workloads and quantum computing capabilities.
Additional components include a Kubernetes-based cloud service layer and a focus on energy efficiency with a planned PUE of approximately 1.05. Future upgrades aim to incorporate advanced quantum algorithms and neuromorphic computing technologies.




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