custom cluster cabinets (was Re: 1U P4 Systems)

[Bari Ari]

W Bauske wrote:

> Bari Ari wrote:
> 
>> There is no reason that a 16 node cluster should take up anymore space
>> than a 2U and a 64 node box should fit under a desk. Single P-III and K7
>> nodes have been built as small as 3.5" x 5" x 1.25" with a 20GB 2.5" HD,
>> 256MB SDRAM and 10/100 Ethernet ... SiS 635s make it easy.
>> 
> 
> 
> That pretty much excludes your solution for a P4 cluster doesn't it?
> 
> Wes
> 
We haven't seen much interest in the P4 for clustering due to the amount 
of heat vs MFLOPS and being stuck with Rambus for the near future. To 
pack P4s into a real tight space I'd probably rely heavily on heat pipes 
tied to a compressor and heat exchanger..... same for the Alphas and 
UltraSparcs.

Bari