On 1/12/12 2:16 AM, "Hearns, John" <john.hea...@mclaren.com> wrote:
>> Interesting... >> That seems to be a growing trend, then. So, now we just have to wait >> for them to actually exist. The $35 B style board has Ethernet, and >> assuming one could netboot and operate "headless", then a stack >> o'raspberry PIs and a cheap Ethernet switch might be an alternate >> approach. > >Regarding Ethernet switches, I had cause recently to look for an USB >powered switch >Such things exist, they are promoted for gamers. >http://www.scan.co.uk/products/8-port-eten-pw-108-pocket-size-metal-casi >ng-10-100-switch-usb-powered-lan-party! > >You could imagine a cluster being powered by those USB adapters which >fit into the cigarette >lighter socket of a car. >How about a cluster which fits in the glovebox or under the seat of a >car? Powering off the cigarette lighter socket (or 12V power socket as they're now labeled) is probably feasible, but those USB widgets can't source a lot of power. Certainly not amps. > > >The contents of this email are confidential and for the exclusive use of >the intended recipient. If you receive this email in error you should >not copy it, retransmit it, use it or disclose its contents but should >return it to the sender immediately and delete your copy. >_______________________________________________ >Beowulf mailing list, Beowulf@beowulf.org sponsored by Penguin Computing >To change your subscription (digest mode or unsubscribe) visit >http://www.beowulf.org/mailman/listinfo/beowulf _______________________________________________ Beowulf mailing list, Beowulf@beowulf.org sponsored by Penguin Computing To change your subscription (digest mode or unsubscribe) visit http://www.beowulf.org/mailman/listinfo/beowulf
