John von Neumann National Supercomputer Center _A_d_d_r_e_s_s: Mr. Vercell Vance Director, User Services John von Neumann National Supercomputer Center P.O. Box 3717 Princeton, NJ 08543 _E-_m_a_i_l: vance@jvnca.csc.org _P_h_o_n_e: (609) 520-2000 _F_a_x: (609) 520-1089 _D_e_s_c_r_i_p_t_i_o_n The JvNC currently offers state-of-the-art supercomputer resources and services. The center has a large support staff and welcomes users with no prior supercomputing experience. The JvNC currently supports over 1,400 researchers from more than 150 institutions. The JvNC is sponsored by the National Science Foundation, the New Jersey Commission on Science and Technology, and Industrial Partners. JvNC offers the following resources: o+ Two (2) ETA10 Model E Supercomputers o+ Two (2) Cyber 205 Supercomputers o+ Two (2) DEC VAX 8600's running the VMS operating system o+ Two (2) DEC VAX 8600's running the Ultrix operating system o+ Visualization Facilities include: o+ PIXAR Image Computer _________________________ The information in this section is provided in accor- dance with the copyright notice appearing at the front of this guide. June 21, 1989 NNSC Section 1.3, Page 1 o+ 2 Sun workstations o+ 2 IRIS 4D-Turbo workstations o+ Macintosh and IBM PC/AT's JvNC services include: o+ PEP procedures: A user interface system that facili- tates use of the supercomputers at JvNC. o+ Trained professionals to support researchers in many disciplines (user consultants, applications consultants and research scientists). o+ Extensive documentation (hard copy and on-line) o+ Visiting scientist program. o+ Industrial affiliates program. o+ Academic affiliates program. _N_e_t_w_o_r_k _A_c_c_e_s_s JvNC facilities are accessible via: o+ Internet networks (including NSFnet and ARPAnet) o+ Direct dial at 9600 baud o+ TELENET access o+ BITNET _W_h_o _C_a_n _U_s_e _T_h_e _C_e_n_t_e_r All proposals for time at JVNC are subject to peer review. For information on how to apply for an account, contact Jan- ice Friedland, User Services Coordinator, at the address and phone number above. For information on the Industrial Affi- liates Program, contact Dr. Doyle Knight, President of the Consortium. June 21, 1989 NNSC Section 1.3, Page 2