Chapter 2. Topology

Chapter 2. Topology
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There are three supported topologies for Linux ACE:

A head node and multiple execution nodes
A node that is both the head node and an execution node, plus other execution nodes
A single node that is both the head node and the execution node (used for testing purposes)

In all of these cases, the nodes must be SGI 1400 or SGI 1200 systems. You can use an Ethernet or Myricom network. If you want to use the Lconsole serial-port console feature, then you must also use a serial multiplexer; if you want to use the Hoover cluster manager, you must use a Rockport multiplexer.

The following figures depict the three topologies.

Figure 2-1. Head Node and Multiple Execution Nodes

Figure 2-2. Head/Execution Node and Multiple Execution Nodes

Figure 2-3. Single Node

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