[Bioclusters] Setting up a small cluster

[Chris Dagdigian]

Malay Kumar Basu wrote:

> Hello all:
> 
> I am planning to set up a small linux cluster (~8 nodes). I am a new comer
> in the field and still learing. Could anyone please guide me about what
> should be the hardware like? Does SCSI makes any significant difference?
> Should I go for sigle/dual processor nodes? 
> 
> Malay


Hi Malay,

Lots of people on this list have done similar projects before. Before we 
all chime in with suggestions you may wish to provide some more 
information on what you are trying to do. It will help with 
recommendations that people make.

The big question:

o What do you want the cluster to be used for? What applications will be 
your "primary" use?

Knowing how the cluster will be used is a big factor in figuring out the 
hardware questions you mentioned (SCSI, single or dual CPUs etc. etc)


-Chris