hdf5-mpi
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Description:
File format designed to store large amounts of data
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 1.14.4.3@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @HDFGroup  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: hdf5 mpi scientific-computing parallel-io data-storage
Install: brew install hdf5-mpi
About:
HDF5 with MPI is a high-performance data management suite that enables parallel I/O operations for scientific datasets. It provides a robust framework for storing and accessing enormous files in distributed computing environments. This package is essential for large-scale simulations and data analysis workflows.
Key Features:
  • Parallel I/O for distributed systems
  • Support for petabyte-scale datasets
  • Language bindings for C, C++, Fortran, and Python
  • Data compression and chunking
  • Cross-platform compatibility
Use Cases:
  • Large-scale scientific simulations (CFD, climate modeling)
  • High-energy physics data storage
  • Distributed machine learning datasets
Alternatives:
  • NetCDF – NetCDF offers simpler API but less flexibility for complex data structures
  • ADIOS – ADIOS focuses on streaming data workflows rather than persistent storage
Version History
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Sep 11, 2025 12:25pm 0 VERSION_BUMP d0379121
Nov 12, 2024 6:47am 0 VERSION_BUMP 34d2da61
Nov 12, 2024 2:07am 0 VERSION_BUMP 1b33225a
Oct 26, 2024 10:15pm 1.14.4.3 0 VERSION_BUMP 5c0d7f8e
Sep 27, 2024 10:13am 1.14.4.3 0 VERSION_BUMP 125a3653