WAYNE, Pa., June 16, 2026 — Cornelis, a provider of high-performance networking solutions, today announced the successful deployment of the “Lynx” supercomputing cluster at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL). The 952-node Lynx cluster, featuring Dell PowerEdge servers, Intel Xeon processors, and the Cornelis CN5000 Omni-Path fabric, is part of the National Nuclear Security Administration’s (NNSA) Commodity […] The post Cornelis CN5000 Network Powers New Lynx Supercomputer at LLNL appeared first on HPCwire .
The deployment of the Lynx supercomputer reflects ongoing national efforts to enhance high-performance computing capabilities for critical government functions, leveraging recent advancements in networking and processing technologies.
A strategic reader should care because this deployment signifies continued investment in domestic compute infrastructure, crucial for national security applications and maintaining technological leadership in supercomputing and related fields.
The deployment expands domestic supercomputing capacity, supporting complex simulations for nuclear deterrence and other strategic programs, and highlights Cornelis's role in providing high-performance networking for such systems.
- · Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
- · Cornelis
- · Dell Technologies
- · Intel
Increased computational power available for national security research and development programs, particularly within the NNSA.
Potential for acceleration in materials science, astrophysics, and other domains requiring advanced simulation, bolstering US leadership in these areas.
Strengthened domestic innovation in high-performance computing components and systems, reducing reliance on external capabilities for strategic technologies.
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