# BA1A
**Wikidata**: [Q132397296](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q132397296)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/ba1a

## Summary
BA1A is a supercomputer manufactured by Lenovo, ranking among the TOP500 systems globally. It runs on Linux and is powered by Intel Xeon Gold processors, achieving a peak performance of 6.82 petaflops. Primarily used in the industrial sector, it debuted in 2022 and has consistently ranked in the TOP500 since its inception.

## Key Facts
- **Manufacturer**: Lenovo (a Chinese multinational tech company founded in 1984).  
- **CPU**: Intel Xeon Gold 8350C 32C 2.6GHz (Cascade Lake microarchitecture).  
- **Operating System**: Linux.  
- **Performance**: 3.48 petaflops (Rmax), 6.82 petaflops (Rpeak).  
- **Processor Cores**: 81,920.  
- **TOP500 Rankings**:  
  - 294th (November 2024), 256th (June 2024), 226th (November 2023), 191st (June 2023), 162nd (November 2022).  
- **Inception**: 2022.  
- **Country**: People's Republic of China.  
- **Use Case**: Industrial sector.  

## FAQs
### Q: What processor does BA1A use?  
A: BA1A uses the Intel Xeon Gold 8350C 32C 2.6GHz processor, part of the Cascade Lake microarchitecture family.  

### Q: How powerful is BA1A compared to other supercomputers?  
A: BA1A ranks among the TOP500 supercomputers, with a peak performance of 6.82 petaflops (Rpeak) and sustained performance of 3.48 petaflops (Rmax).  

### Q: Who manufactures BA1A?  
A: BA1A is manufactured by Lenovo, a Chinese multinational technology company headquartered in Beijing.  

## Why It Matters  
BA1A represents Lenovo's competitive presence in high-performance computing (HPC), contributing to industrial and scientific advancements. Its inclusion in the TOP500 list highlights its computational prowess, enabling complex simulations and data analysis in sectors like manufacturing and research. The supercomputer's use of Intel Xeon Gold processors and Linux underscores the synergy between hardware and open-source software in modern HPC. BA1A's consistent rankings reflect its reliability and performance scalability, making it a notable player in global supercomputing.  

## Notable For  
- **TOP500 Rankings**: Consistently ranked since 2022, peaking at 162nd in November 2022.  
- **Performance**: Achieves 6.82 petaflops at peak (Rpeak).  
- **Processor Scale**: Utilizes 81,920 cores for parallel computing.  
- **Industrial Focus**: Designed for industrial-sector applications.  

## Body  
### Technical Specifications  
- **CPU**: Intel Xeon Gold 8350C 32C 2.6GHz (Cascade Lake microarchitecture).  
- **Operating System**: Linux (Unix-like OS family, inception: 1991).  
- **Performance Metrics**:  
  - Rmax: 3.48 petaflops.  
  - Rpeak: 6.82 petaflops.  
- **Core Count**: 81,920 processor cores.  

### Rankings and History  
- **TOP500 Rankings**:  
  - November 2024: 294th.  
  - June 2024: 256th.  
  - November 2023: 226th.  
  - June 2023: 191st.  
  - November 2022: 162nd.  
- **Inception**: 2022.  

### Manufacturer and Location  
- **Manufacturer**: Lenovo (founded 1984, HQ: Beijing, China).  
- **Country**: People's Republic of China.  
- **Use Case**: Industrial sector.  

### Additional Identifiers  
- **Aliases**: ThinkSystem HR650X, Intel Xeon Gold 8350C 32C 2.6GHz, 25G Ethernet.  
- **TOP500 System ID**: 180113.

## References

1. [Source](https://www.top500.org/system/180113/)
2. [TOP500](https://www.top500.org/system/180113)