[ofa-general] fat-tree CN nodes?

Cameron Harr cameron at harr.org
Wed Feb 11 12:25:41 PST 2009


Hi Frank,
A compute node is a computer/server that is generally dedicated to doing 
computational work in a cluster or group of computers.
Cameron

Frank Olaf Sem-Jacobsen wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I have been looking into the fat tree code, and I was wondering about 
> the definition of a compute node (CN). Are these part of the leaf 
> switches at the bottom of the fat tree, or are they extra switches 
> that are connected to the fat tree, e.g. the switch in a rack of 
> blades which is again connected to the fat tree?
>
> Appreciate the help,



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