We chose this machine for its scalability features. This model, the Superdome Flex 280, has limits in terms of scaling, but we are interested in potentially upgrading memory if needed. This will depend on the machine's usage. If our research applications become more complex, we'll need to extend memory support. I would rate the scalability a seven out of ten because the issue is we can't add more chassis and I'm aware of that limitation. This specific model is limited to two chassis. Our configuration already has the maximum equipment – eight processors. So, memory is the only way we can scale further. If I compare this machine's scalability to other servers, it offers better scalability as a single machine. However, we could also scale by buying additional machines or creating a cluster. So, for a single machine, the scalability is good, albeit with limits for this specific model. The machine is dedicated to a very complex job, so most CPUs are allocated to that. Currently, only two of my colleagues are using it. We are experimenting with this machine for different jobs. We plan to make it available for other use cases in our department. So, different research groups will use it in the future.
