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Buying High-Performance Computing (HPC) infrastructure is not like picking out a new laptop. It is a strategic decision, one that can
Retire Right: HPC Decommissioning Done Properly
Decommissioning High-Performance Computing (HPC) systems is a strategic process that goes far beyond simply powering down hardware. It requires careful workload migration, secure data handling, and responsible retirement of existing infrastructure. We ensure secure, compliant, and efficient system retirement, inlcuding:
- Planning & Scope Definition: Define timeline, responsibilities, and risk controls.
- User Communication: Notify users early and support data access or migration.
- Data Protection: Archive, migrate, or securely delete all stored data.
- Controlled Shutdown: Gracefully power down systems and disconnect infrastructure.
- Secure & Sustainable Disposal: Ensuring hardware is disposed of responsibly to meet environmental and security standards, leaving the site clean and compliant.
- Close-Out & Review: Finalise documentation and conduct lessons-learned reviews.
Decommissioning Done Wrong
Decommissioning HPC systems without expert guidance can introduce avoidable risks, such as:
- Data loss that threatens intellectual property, research integrity, and compliance.
- Security gaps that expose your organisation to breaches or regulatory penalties.
- Incomplete hardware removal or disposal issues that delay site reuse.
- Missed dependencies causing disruption to linked systems and services.
- Lack of documentation, making future audits or transitions harder to manage.
Architecture Design
We help organisations develop the optimum HPC architecture design for unparalleled performance.
Financial Planning
Our financial services include TCO analysis, cost-benefit analysis and best practices.
AI Strategy
We are dedicated to helping our clients navigate the complexities of HPC & AI in order to unlock its full potential.
Cloud Computing Strategy
Our Cloud computing experts help your organisation maximise the capabilities of cloud computing .
Security Strategy
We help our clients develop effective holistic risk management plans to safeguard their organisation.
Architecture Design
We help organisations develop the optimum HPC architecture design for unparalleled performance.
Financial Planning
Our financial services include TCO analysis, cost-benefit analysis and best practices.
AI Strategy
We are dedicated to helping our clients navigate the complexities of HPC & AI in order to unlock its full potential.
Cloud Computing Strategy
Our cloud computing experts help your organisation maximise the capabilities of cloud computing .
Security Strategy
We help our clients develop effective holistic risk management plans to safeguard their organisation.
With unparalleled experience in deploying major, multi-million-pound systems worldwide, Red Oak Consulting stands as a leader in the field.
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