11-16-2013, 06:58 PM
So you need first to clarify yourself what you talking about. Node is computing machine with low spec's except GPU. Broker need to be normal to high-end CPU+RAM. If to make VCL cluster for node's I personally would go with small motherboards each 1-2 AMD cards. It's not cost efficient, but it's very easy to manage and also you will save money on things like PSU. Anyway, you will need infiniband, if you will not go with it, forget VCL.
Small mb I talking about as example:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6813131697
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6813157228
Second one have no PCI, so no infiniband, but posted it just for reference. I have done something similar with 2 cards on motherboard like on first link and it still working like a clock.
p.s. interesting, is there anywhere posted latency of connections like FireWire?
Small mb I talking about as example:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6813131697
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6813157228
Second one have no PCI, so no infiniband, but posted it just for reference. I have done something similar with 2 cards on motherboard like on first link and it still working like a clock.
p.s. interesting, is there anywhere posted latency of connections like FireWire?