Re: [tlug] switch for small cluster

["Jedidiah Israel" <jedidiah.israel@example.com>]

On Wed, Jun 4, 2008 at 5:00 PM, Michal Hajek <hajek1@example.com> wrote:
>
> The problem is, that we do not know, what kind of switches we will need.
>
> Since the switches will be used in a cluster, we do not need any
> software enhacements whatsoever. We just need pure speed. And in this
> case I would say that the cheep switches would do the same service.
>
> Could you please comment on this idea?

Firstly, I recommend buying items from ebay to limit costs. Secondly,
if you need higher transfer rates then consider purchasing Infiniband
switches, adapters, and cables. At Ebay, the Infiniband products are
reasonably priced.

Regards, Jed