Comment by october8140
2 days ago
> The aesthetics of the machine have not been neglected. The CPU is attractively housed in a cylindrical cabinet. The chassis are arranged two per each of the twelve wedge-shaped columns. At the base are the twelve power supplies. The power supply cabinets, which extend outward from the base are vinyl padded to provide seating for computer personnel.
Answers my question.. I always thought they can't possibly want people sitting on something so expensive.
It looks really nice - but never understood the seating. Who came up with that?
It ensures the Cray is placed as the centerpiece of the room, not as mere equipment shoved on the wall
Probably they could achieve the same with circular construction but without the seats.
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