Choose a server or more workstations?
Gary L Dare
gld at cunixd.cc.columbia.edu
Fri Jun 8 14:02:20 AEST 1990
We're running a small Digital VLSI Design lab with a set of 3 Sparc-
stations as our platforms for design tools: layout programs, circuit
simulators, etc. We have a Sun 3/60 running as our server, while the
three Sparcs are diskless.
We're looking for a route to expand, with the following options:
1. A real server, like a Sun 330 or an expandable Solbourne server.
2. More workstations, mainly SS 1+.
3. More workstations, a couple of SLC and one more SS 1+.
4. More workstations, just SLC's.
The only problem with options 2-4 would be that our 3/60 would become
severely taxed at some point as our server; it's no problem with three
Sparcs, but how far can I push it?
Your opinions on why you would pick one of these options (even for your
own research/work purposes) would be highly illuminating!
Gary L. Dare "An independant Quebec
gld at cunixD.cc.columbia.EDU in a strong Canada!"
gld at cunixc.BITNET - Yvon Deschamps, comedian
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