On Mon, Dec 01, 2008 at 02:13:02AM +0200, Micha Feigin wrote: > I'm trying to find out if it's possible to build a debian based cluster from 4 > identical quad core machines that would behave as one NUMA machine? > > AFAIK we have one such machine based on opetron processors in uni but I haven't > been able to find out how that is setup, i.e whether it's a hardware or > software solution. That machines shows itself as 16 cpus, which is what I would > like to achieve > > I looked into kerighead and mosix variants, but it doesn't seem like any of > them can do this properly (thread migration is impossible and process migration > is problematic). I believe there is software out there that will do that, I read about some recently, but can't find reference to it now :( Not sure what your goals are by, why not compile with openmpi and use something like openpbs to run your jobs ? (if it hptc stuff you are trying to do). Alex > > The machines are going to be all connected to every other using gigabit lan. > > Thanks > > > -- > To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-REQUEST@lists.debian.org > with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact listmaster@lists.debian.org > > -- "So community colleges are accessible, they're available, they're affordable, and their curriculums don't get stuck. In other words, if there's a need for a certain kind of worker, I presume your curriculums evolved over time." - George W. Bush 08/10/2004 Niceville, FL
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