[Pvfs2-users] Re: PVFS2 Cluster configuration

[Kyle Schochenmaier]

Peng Gu wrote:
> In addition, we would like know your ideas about the following questions:
>
> 1) Whether 64-bit processor like Interl Xeon works fine with
> PVFS2/future version or not.
PVFS2 has full 64bit processor support.  We are currently running 
AMD64/PPC64 in a mixed environment without any problems at my location.
> 2) Will Dell power-edge server cluster works fine?
> 3) Which OS, Linux 2.6 or other fit PVFS2/future version well.
Right now, I believe all kernels < 2.6.18 are in working order.  Someone 
please correct me if I'm wrong in saying that.
> 4) Which vendor/cluster solution do you recommend?
>
> Any inputs are appreciated,
> Peng
>
> On 11/2/06, Peng Gu <penggu at cs.ucf.edu> wrote:
>> Dear all,
>>
>> We are considering purchasing a 16-32 nodes cluster to serve as a
>> testbed for PVFS2 with GigaE or Infiniband interconnection. Do you
>> have any suggestions on
>> the configuration of the computer nodes and inter-connection hardware?
>>
We are using both GigE and IB interconnects, though primarily IB for our 
research.  We've had much success with the IB hardware, being able to 
achieve 1+GByte/sec bandwidths after fine tuning for our apps.  I'd 
personally recommend the IB hardware, but really its dependent on your 
apps, whether or not you'll be able to use this type of bandwidth, while 
also considering the cost..

Hope this helps.

    +=Kyle
>> Thanks in advance!
>>
>> Peng
>>
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Kyle Schochenmaier
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Research Assistant, Dr. Brett Bode
AmesLab - US Dept.Energy
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