And so, our story begins...

10 node cluster server.

X-13

, 11th January 2012 at 12:41 PM (459 Views)

I'm thinking of making one at work.

Think of it as CPD, if you like.

We have 10 old RM computers [F-series] just sitting there gathering dust.

We also have 4 switches sitting around, plus a lot of various cables.

Our head would probably let me do it... But, I can't think of a use for it...

Updated 13th January 2012 at 12:55 PM by X-13

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CAM - 11th January 2012 02:20 PM
That's why you do it for the hell of it. Never know what you might learn.
X-13 - 11th January 2012 02:27 PM
Indeed, that was the original plan.

But, then I though... Why not make something that can actually be used!

Perhaps I'll turn it into a cloud mmo LAN server for pupils... though 10x the processing power of an F-series is probably still not enough to run a decent mmo.
mjs_mjs - 13th January 2012 04:14 PM
hey there - do research on beowulf clusters - i used to be a member of their mailing list and discussed lots of things on there relating to what you're trying to do. I think there is an premade linux distro for making a beowulf cluster (computers connected by lan).

Will be interested to hear alot about this!
X-13 - 13th January 2012 04:26 PM
The planning stage of PROJECT BORG starts on Monday.

I've been looking into Beowolf clusters and it seems like that's where I'm heading.