Discussion: Running llama-server Inference Across Machines via RPC Clustering
_TheWolfOfWalmart_ · reddit · 2026-08-06
A developer initiated a discussion on Reddit sharing their experience building a cross-machine inference cluster using llama-server and RPC. Due to GPU slot limits on a single server, they distributed compute across multiple machines.
The author noted that layer split mode works with acceptable performance hits, but the current 2.5Gb Ethernet introduces a noticeable bottleneck. They asked the community whether upgrading to a 10GbE direct connection is worthwhile, or if they should abandon the distributed setup and consolidate all GPUs into a single system.
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