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>3.1. Hardware requirements</H1
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> Installing a basic cluster requires at least 2 network
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connected machines, either using a cross-cable between the two network
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cards or using a switch or hub (a switch is much better than a hub
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though and only costs a few bucks more). Of course the faster your
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network-cards the easier you will get better performance for your
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cluster.</P
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multiple ports in a machine isn't that difficult, but make sure to
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connect them through other physical networks in order to gain the
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speed you want. Gigabit Ethernet is getting cheaper every day now but
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I suggest that you don't rush to the shop spending your money before
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you have actually tested your setup with multiple 100Mbit cards and
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noticed that you really do need the extra network capacity. Next to
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putting a Gigabit card you might also want to try bonding different
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100Mbit cards together. An even cheaper alternative can be found in
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