[SGVLUG] questions about linux clusters

[Mike Fedyk]

jmd wrote:

> i am building a linux cluster for fun/home use. not for any sort of  
> production. has anyone worked with them?

Unfortunately, you did not say what type of cluster you want to create.  
That is important.

> so my question is, will the disparity of the systems speed become a  
> problem if i use the faster dual xeons as a head node.  i realize  
> this will depend in part on the given application. since this is a  
> learning experience, obtaining another eseries that matches the other  
> 2 and skipping the faster board is ok with me.

Most clusters allow the nodes to run at different speeds.