Engineers at StorageReview have broken their own world record by calculating pi to an incredible 202 trillion digits, surpassing their previous record of 105 trillion digits set earlier this year for World Pi Day. The team used a powerful system with dual Intel Xeon CPUs and Solidigm NVMe SSDs to achieve this feat, overcoming bugs and performance issues from their previous attempt.
The key to their success was a Dell PowerEdge R760 with a customized setup using NVMe Direct Drives and PCIe risers for additional SSDs. The y-cruncher application and Chudnovsky algorithm ran continuously for 85 days, consuming 1.5PB of data storage. This intense computational workload is comparable to many AI workloads, showcasing the team’s expertise in the field.
Greg Matson from Solidigm praised the achievement, highlighting the collaboration with Dell Technologies and StorageReview. The record-breaking calculation marks a significant milestone in computational mathematics, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in this field. While this is an impressive accomplishment, it’s likely that StorageReview will continue to strive for even greater challenges in the future.
In addition to their record-breaking achievement, StorageReview’s dedication to pushing the limits of technology and computation is evident in their ongoing efforts to innovate and explore new possibilities in the field. With their expertise and determination, it’s clear that they will continue to make significant contributions to the world of computational mathematics and beyond.
As we celebrate this momentous occasion, it’s important to recognize the hard work and dedication of the team at StorageReview, as well as their partners and supporters. Their commitment to excellence and their relentless pursuit of innovation serve as an inspiration to us all, showcasing the incredible potential of human ingenuity and collaboration in the realm of technology and beyond.
