Apple Running Top 500 Supercomputer at NAB?

nab-apple-2007-1wtmk.jpgApple Insider got an "inside" look at Apple’s NAB setup. They reported that Apple’s server included 3/4 Petabytes of storage space, 3 miles of fiber optic cable, 4 M2 Gb networks, 90 Xserves and 40 Xserve RAIDs. Pardon me while I change my pants.

An interesting point was brought up on MacSlash:

There are systems on the list of the Top 500 Supercomputers with fewer and/or slower processors and slower network connections. Who knows? With a little reconfiguration and optimization for the LINPACK benchmark, maybe, just maybe… Just a little something for you to ruminate on while you marvel at the report’s pretty pictures.

Hit the jump for more pictures of Apple’s ubersetup.

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Just how important is the professional video market to Apple? You tell me. – Mark Wilson

High Quality Photos of Apple at NAB 2007 [via MacSlash]

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