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Executive summary
In October 2015, Dell Technologies introduced Genomic Data Analysis Platform (GDAP) v2.0 to answer the
growing necessities of rapid genomic analysis due to the availability of next-generation sequencing
technologies. Upon the successful implementation of GDAP v2.0, which is capable of processing up to 133
genomes per day while consuming 2 kilowatt-hour (kWh) per genome, we started to explore the life science
domains beyond genomics. In addition to NGS, other lab equipment used in the life sciences also produces
much richer data than before, such as mass spectrometers, electron microscopes and so on. Often these
data from various lab equipment are image based and need heavy computational work to put the raw images
into a useful format. However, these data can be highly variable in workloads, types of analysis and tools and
make it difficult to optimize systems. Hence, Dell EMC offers the Dell EMC HPC System for Life Sciences
v1.2, a high performance computing environment architected for flexibility and optimized to address various
analysis workflows.
Audience
This document is intended for organizations interested in accelerating genomic research with advanced
computing and data management solutions. System administrators, solution architects, and others within
those organizations constitute the target audience.