Wavetracer Inc has added a HIPPI, High Performance Parallel Interface, for its Zephyr deskside massively parallel computer: this will enable users to address real-time, interactive visualisation of large scientific computing problems at the desktop; it supports visualisation of three-dimensional data sets for applications such as satellite and medical imaging, molecular modelling, and image compositing; the Wavetracer HIPPI input-output module reorganises and transfers data between the Zephyr and HIPPI-compatible peripherals and systems, achieving a sustained data transfer rate of 100Mbps by exploiting the Zephyr’s high-bandwidth architecture; at the same time, Wavetracer announced a HIPPI Visual Display Processor plug-in option board that supports high resolution and high frame rate visualisation; the Zephyr will also support industry-standard HIPPI visualisation devices available from other vendors; the HIPPI input-output module and Visual Display Processor will be available for shipment in the next quarter.
