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Gordo and Chico Class Supercomputers: An Overview

on 27 Apr 2021  Posted by Administrator  Category: Technology  Comments: 0

Chico Class
2 to 8 Raspberry Pi 4Bs, or similar form factor computers
130 Watt Maximum power consumption
The Chico Class comes in a clear plexiglass case the size of a loaf of bread.

Gordo Class
8 to 48 Raspberry Pi 4Bs, or similar form factor computers
750 Watts per hour Maximum Power Consumption 
PLA, Plastic, Plexiglass, CarbonFiber or Glass Computer Core
Gigabit Wired Switch with dual Uplink Ports (wire or fiber)

Indoor / Data Center Version
Outdoor / Solar Powered Monolithic Version

More details and specs coming soon:    

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Solar One Monolithic Solar Supercomputer has been online since January 4th, 2021

on 22 Mar 2021  Posted by CorpRattX  Category: Technology  Comments: 0

Today it is covered in pollen.   Last night and the night before it weathered winter storms and power outages.

Our Solar One Monolithic Solar Supercomputer has been online with no grid electric or internet ties since January 4th, 2021.   It is powered by high effeciency solar panels which run the computers and charge the batteries during the day.  Then at night it runs of a large DC Battery.   It will run for 10 days or more on the battery with no solar input.

We sell 2 lines of these Monolithic Solar Supercomputers:
The "Chico" Class with 2 to 8 computers.

The "Gordo" Class with 8 to 48 Computers.

Each comes with its own  Gigabit Switch which has uplink ports if wire or fiber is preferred by the client. Each Monolithic Solar Supercomputer client also gets to select the granite, or marble Monoliths,  The computers and solar panels to attached to the Monolith which then goes into the ground for 2 feet, making the whole thing about 6 feet tall above ground.

By our calculations the Chico and Gordo Class Solar Monolithic computers make every data center on the planet obsolete.   Imagine a "data center" with no building costs, no electric bill, no air condioning bill and to heavy diesel power backup systems.

Your Pal - CorpRattX  :)

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Which is better for making "Data Containers?" Gluster, OpenEBS or CEPH?

on 21 Feb 2021  Posted by Administrator  Category: Technology  Comments: 0
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Which is better for making "Data Containers?" Gluster, OpenEBS or CEPH?

In this article we will compare the three sets of software for:

First Up is Open EBS:

OpenEBS is the most widely deployed and easy to use open-source storage solution for Kubernetes.

OpenEBS is the leading open-source example of a category of cloud native storage solutions sometimes called Container Attached Storage. OpenEBS is listed as an open-source example in the CNCF
Storage Landscape White Paper under the hyperconverged storage solutions.

Here is the link to that Whitepaper: https://github.com/cncf/sig-storage/blob/master/CNCF Storage Landscape - White Paper.pdf

OpenEBS Mayastor is the most recent version.
OS: Linux, Unix, any ix

Containers Supported:  kubernetes, rust, storage, k8s, nvme, pvc

Documents and White Pages https://github.com/openebs/openebs-docs

CEPF
Ceph uniquely delivers object, block, and file storage in one unified system.

CEPH OBJECT STORE
RESTful Interface
S3- and Swift-compliant APIs
S3-style subdomains
Unified S3/Swift namespace
User management
Usage tracking
Striped objects
Cloud solution integration
Multi-site deployment
Multi-site replication
CEPH BLOCK DEVICE
Thin-provisioned

Images up to 16 exabytes, Configurable striping, In-memory caching, Snapshots, Copy-on-write cloningKernel driver supportKVM/libvirt supportBack-end for cloud solutions

Incremental backup, Disaster recovery (multisite asynchronous replication)

CEPH FILE SYSTEM, POSIX-compliant semantics

Separates metadata from data, Dynamic rebalancing, Subdirectory snapshots, Configurable striping, Kernel driver support

FUSE support, NFS/CIFS deployable  Here is more from CEPH: https://docs.ceph.com/en/latest/  We will also take a look at Operating Systems and Chipset Compatibility. 

Operating Systems to be tested include but are not limited to:  Windows, Linux, Apple, Droid 
Chipsets on Processors: Intel, ARM, AMD and others.

GlusterFS or Gluster classic

GlusterFS is a scalable network filesystem suitable for data-intensive tasks such as cloud storage and media streaming. GlusterFS is free and open source software and can utilize common off-the-shelf hardware

Check back here soon for the full report.  Almost done.  Check back in a few days when we look at heat and energy consumerd

Research by yours truly, 
Todd W. Byars
Field and Data Center Engineer
The Computer Dudes, Inc. 

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CorpRattX
1 week ago
Computer Dudes have developed a tow-behind solar power or solar powered computers

It has a mast for lights and cameras, 2 wheels and a heavy duty tow hookup.

The solar panels fold out and then shade the machines and batteries. Cool Stuff!! :)T

CorpRattX
2 weeks ago
We do have an Anti-Drone system by another vendor.

Drone Radar with Omni Antenna Cone. It is still pretty high in price - but if you have drone issues -

I would say its worth it. :)T

CorpRattX
3 weeks ago
Are you Ready for Raspberry Pi 5?

Here is a preview: https://jfrog.com/connect/post/raspberry-pi-5-what-we-are-going-to-see/

Switching the Raspberry Pis to 64 Bit then upgrading their drive speed with USB 3.1 solid state drives.

We also have small form factor Intel and AMD.
Basically, just contact us with your needs and Location - we make each one custom with the Software Load- to your specs. :)T

CorpRattX
4 weeks ago
Computer Dudes report no damage from Hurricane Idalia. All of our clients are online.

Little or No Damage to Coastal Areas West of Apalachacola, Florida to New Orleans.

Stay safe! :)T

CorpRattX
1 month ago
A2N - airfreight container, solar powered data center created and available for purchase.

Cost is based on Shipping Cost + Number of Servers and Type + Configuration and Loading cost+ test demo with client.

With Global Airfreight these can be sent anywhere there is an airfreight company and or airport.

Or we can still build onsite or ship to you our #solaronemonolith brand of outdoor computers and data centers.

Zero Power Bill - No Buildings required for our outdoor data centers.

Go, Computer Dudes, Go!! :)T

CorpRattX
1 month ago
OK so we tested the Ray Ban Smartwatches for a client over the last week.

It took less than 20 minutes to hack.

We added some security and tracked down the small motherboard.

We like it, its easier on the face than other Smartglasses. :)T

CorpRattX
1 month ago
Working on Assistance for Maui, Supply Line and Cleanup now - then rebuilding on a per site basis.

New types or prebuilt and completely finished Homes (not Tiny Homes).

We need discount or free Transport for A2N Air Cargo Containers packed with supplies and materials.

Do you have extra Air Cargo Capacity to Maui or anywhere in Hawaii?

Maui has a good airport with air cargo but only a small cruise ship light cargo type port.

You can find Todd Byars, Tallahassee, Florida on my LinkedIn Account and initiate contact that way.

There are a number of groups and discussions on LinkedIn and other Social Media.

If you are going to help out or donate - make sure they are legit and have things already underway BEFORE you give.

We are not taking financial donations at this time.

In a week or so we hope to post some Charity Links for groups in action on the Maui Cleanup and Rebuild. :)Todd

CorpRattX
1 month ago
WOW - These Smartwatches with medical and other sensors - you can hack them and directly access the sensors.

The complex optical and other sensors in the watch can be retasked to make all sorts of sensors.

The current model we are playing with has Temperature, O2, Heart Rate, ECG, BP, Blood Glucose, Sleep, Motion, GPS, Air Pressure/Altitude Contact, and other sensors.

It is basically an Emergency Room basic patient hookup - on a persons wrist.

Note smartwatches are not "Medical Quality" sensors but the data can be used for general reference. :)T

CorpRattX
1 month ago
Starlink is in the House!!

Prepping Stand Alone PC for primary control node and access. Air-gapped from other networks at my home and business.

We hope to have some interesting data for you soon. :)T

Administrator
1 month ago
Checking in from New Orleans!

The heat is causing real problems over here but our company has our clients cool and happy. T. Riker, Telecom and Data Engineer.

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