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Borg is a virtual host server to be used to give members access to virtual machines in the space and ultimately replace many if not all the functions of [[Babbage]]. | Borg is a virtual host server to be used to give members access to virtual machines in the space and ultimately replace many if not all the functions of [[Babbage]]. | ||
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Currently, BORG6 is awaiting a BIOS update to bring it into line with the other 3 nodes. It appears the latest version of scientific linux runs from a USB stick so flashing with the script from IBM should work, so long as the i386 libraries are loaded on said USB stick. | |||
After flashing, the next stage will be to organise the disks in the head node and test the nodes to make sure they are all linked. | |||
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*BORG5 - 4 CPUs, 128GB RAM - SN 99C5979 | *BORG5 - 4 CPUs, 128GB RAM - SN 99C5979 | ||
*BORG6 - 3 CPUs, 128GB RAM | *BORG6 - 3 CPUs, 128GB RAM | ||
BORGs one and two are lower spec and cannot be linked to the cluster (max of 4 nodes) so should be cannibalised for spares and disposed of. | |||
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* http://blog.asiantuntijakaveri.fi/2013/09/reflashing-lsi-megaraid-sas-8708elp.html | * http://blog.asiantuntijakaveri.fi/2013/09/reflashing-lsi-megaraid-sas-8708elp.html | ||
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== Energy Consumption == | == Energy Consumption == | ||
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Borg (being a server) could add substantially to our electricity costs. To help this we can offset some of it by the retiring of other machines in the space. It has also been agreed that if it takes up more than 275W regularly then a decision about Borgs future will have to be made. If it goes over 300W we will have to re-think our strategy. These figures are a maximum and equate to about £27 per month in electricity costs. The power consumption will be regularly measured and anyone is welcome to report power consumption levels. | Borg (being a server) could add substantially to our electricity costs. To help this we can offset some of it by the retiring of other machines in the space. It has also been agreed that if it takes up more than 275W regularly then a decision about Borgs future will have to be made. If it goes over 300W we will have to re-think our strategy. These figures are a maximum and equate to about £27 per month in electricity costs. The power consumption will be regularly measured and anyone is welcome to report power consumption levels. | ||
= Location = | |||
The Rack in the basement. | The Rack in the basement. | ||
