Re: hardware mod based on feedback from the list

Joel Fradkin wrote:
> 
> I was told the Xeon processors will do fine up to 64gig. I realize the 64bit
> chips may be faster, but it is also new and I feel safer with existing
> technologies and hardware vendors.
> 
> My understanding is that CPU (4 Xeon 3gig processors) will not be a issue,
> but hopefully adding the additional drive systems will help the most for IO
> is what I am told is the big issue and hopefully utilizing the
> recommendation will help minimize the bottleneck. 

I believe there may well be an issue with multiple Xeon's - check the 
mailing list archives for details.

--  Richard Huxton  Archonet Ltd