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Beta cluster
This new cluster of computers (codename: beta) in the lab grid consists
of 80 quad-core servers. This cluster was made possible in part by a
generous discount provided on the motherboards by Supermicro. Each of the nodes in this cluster is comprised
of the following components:
- Intel Xeon 3220 Quad Core Processor, 2.40 GHz, 8MB Cache, 1066 MHz FSB
- Supermicro PDSME+ System Board with 4 PCI-X slots (2 x 133MHz, 2 x 100MHz), 1 PCIe x8, and 1 PCIe x4
- 2GB of 667 MHz DDR2 RAM
- 80GB SATA Hard Drive, 7200 RPM With 8MB Cache Buffer
- On-board Gigabit Ethernet (dual)
- Foxconn 626 midtower chassis with 430W power supply
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