In a collaborative endeavour, Bull spearheads the construction of Europe’s inaugural Exascale supercomputer, a groundbreaking initiative aiming to accelerate the continent’s scientific and industrial innovation. 
JUPITER, baptized as the Joint Undertaking Pioneer for Innovative and Transformative Exascale Research, represents a convergence of cutting-edge technologies and visionary design philosophies.
Providing the first Exascale supercomputer in Europe, based on our BullSequana XH3000, is a moment of true pride for our teams. For as long as we have been providing computing technologies, we have been supporting European countries in their journey to economic and industrial sovereignty. The European scientific community will now benefit from a remarkable ‘made in Europe’ machine to tackle scientific challenges and stimulate innovation.
Emmanuel Le Roux | Group SVP, Global Head of HPC, AI & Quantum, Bull
Teaming up with trend-setting technology partners, a French-German consortium composed of Bull and ParTec, was awarded a contract by EuroHPC JU to deliver the ambitious project, marking a pivotal moment in Europe’s pursuit of technological sovereignty. JUPITER will be hosted by the Jülich Supercomputing Centre. Engineered to tackle the most intricate scientific simulations and AI applications, JUPITER promises unparalleled computing power while prioritising energy efficiency — a critical aspect in today’s eco-conscious world.
JUPITER will have three times the computing capability of Europe’s current most powerful supercomputer and will provide the equivalent power of 10 million modern desktop computers. The overall system will require the space of about 4 tennis courts and will use over 260km of high-performance cabling, allowing it to move over 2,000 Tb per second, the equivalent of 11,800 full copies of Wikipedia every second. It is designed to tackle the most demanding simulations and compute intensive AI applications in science and industry. Applications will include training large foundation models for generative AI, simulations for developing advanced materials, creating digital twins of the human heart or brain for medical purposes, validating quantum computers, and high-resolution simulations of climate that encompass the entire Earth system.
One of the key challenges in realising JUPITER’s vision lies in its data centre infrastructure. Regulatory compliance, energy efficiency, resilience, and budget constraints add layers of complexity to the project. Recognising these challenges, Bull embraces a Modular Data Centre (MDC) approach — a paradigm shift in computing infrastructure design. By leveraging pre-built, interchangeable modules, Bull ensures flexibility, agility, and scalability, enabling seamless updates and replacements without disrupting operations.
Bull’s MDC solution not only accelerates deployment but also optimises costs — a crucial aspect for a project of JUPITER’s magnitude. By aligning expenses with computing and energy needs, JUPITER can incrementally expand its capabilities while minimising upfront investments. Additionally, the modular design aligns with eco-efficiency goals, blending advanced cooling technologies with heat reuse mechanisms to minimize environmental impact. Through its manufacturing facility in Angers, France, Bull ensures meticulous integration and testing of JUPITER’s components, further enhancing reliability, and reducing installation risks.
With its MDC approach to achieve Exascale-class performance, JUPITER exemplifies the collaborative efforts of EuroHPC JU, Jülich Supercomputing Centre, Bull and ParTec. It underscores Europe’s commitment to leadership in the global HPC arena. By embracing Exascale and sustainability, JUPITER heralds a new era of technological excellence and reinforces the European digital sovereignty — a testament to Europe’s firm dedication to continuous innovation.
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