Home computing setup tour: 5-node cluster with Mellanox networking in garage
Substantial_Cut_9418 · reddit · 2026-08-27
A user showcased their personal computing setup located above a garage. The configuration includes 5 nodes, Mellanox ConnectX networking gear, and a rewired environment with 30A/240V power in the apartment above the garage. Despite the messy environment and the lack of a perfected NIC solution for the laptop, the setup features high-density AC cooling and a multi-monitor workstation, representing a practical case of home computing infrastructure.
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