[ofa-general] fat-tree CN nodes?

[Frank Olaf Sem-Jacobsen]

Right,so it has no connection with any topological properties of the fat 
tree? Which again means that the definition of compute nodes is only 
necessary for the ability to balance these separately in the tree?

Thanks for your answer,

Cameron Harr wrote:
> 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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Frank Olaf Sem-Jacobsen