> What I'd like to see is more compact packaging so I can get
> densities similar to the current Intel 1U cases. I'm not
> interested in SMP boxes particularly but a 2/4 way in the
> same space as a DS10 would be of interest, assuming similar
> price points.(I'd pay 2x/4x what a DS10 costs for them)
> Otherwise, 1U DS10's would work OK too.
Hummm . . . I would prefer more modularity. I would like to buy a
chasis that supported mulitple, independent systems that could be
accessed independently or, with the right OS, as a single machine.
This is what I would consider to be the next "cluster" for Linux.
> For my line of work, cheap, dense, compute clusters are the
> way to go. I've got a UP2000 on order but I suspect the
> slot B cartidge is a mistake. It looks huge. Assuming the
> board can be put into a 3U rack mount case, it has my
> attention though. Then I get 2 cpus for the same rack space
> as a DS10. That alone would half the foot print of a large
> configuration. Still like DS10's too though.
I agree. I like the idea of "Stack 'em, Rack 'em, and Pack 'em".
> I'd be surprised if Compaq felt the home market was their
> target. Why sell a $2000-$5000 cpu and $2000+ motherboards
> if that were the target audience? Even the UP1000, at around
> $700 for board and $2000 for the processor doesn't compare
> to current PC prices. It's around 2-4 times more expensive.
> Home users won't have much interest and that's who might
> actually care about whizbang game performance.
You are correct. Compaq's main target is corporate. If you want the big
bucks you aim for business to business deals, not business to consumer
deals. However, there are notable exceptions:
Wal-Mart
The big three U.S. Auto makers
Phillip Morris
KLM
etc . . .
> As a poll, how many people on this list own a 21264 based box
> for your home use??
>
> I don't but I sure use them for production work.
Not me. I use a couple of old Multia's.
Paul
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