How to Build a Cluster - Intel® Server Board S5000PAL

Software Used in the Installation

 

Dist. By

Description

File Name

 

 

 

Platform Computing

Open Cluster Stack (OCS) 4.1.1-1.1

 

 

(RHEL 4 Update 3)

 

 

or

 

 

Open Cluster Stack (OCS) 4.1.1-2.1

 

 

(RHEL 4 Update 4)

 

 

 

 

Intel

Intel® Tools 4.1.9.

 

 

 

 

Intel

System Management Software

 

 

 

 

Table 2 - Software Bill of Materials

Hardware Installation

Server racks

Depending on the size of the cluster being built, the Front End, switches and any management nodes should be centrally located if multiple racks are being installed. Cluster nodes should follow a clear and organized numbering scheme to aid in node identification. Cable, power, and cooling plans are very important and must be carefully considered. These plans drive the ultimate layout of equipment in the racks. A typical configuration involves switches and servers in the same rack. An example of a large rack layout is illustrated by figure 1 below.

Note: Platform* compute node numbering begins at 0. Rack identification numbers begin at 1.

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Figure 1. Server racks

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