How many nodes can I run?

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How many nodes can I run?

Ok, in the (hopefully temporary) abscence of 4-processor G5 support from Apple, I can node my other half of the G5 Quad to itself, but can I also add my Pb 1.25Ghz as a node at the same time?

If so, any ideas how?

G5 Quad 6.5Gb, 7.2.1, Mac OS X (10.4.7), PB 1.25Ghz 1.5Gb Ram, Motu 828Mk2, Motu Ethno, GURU

Posted on Aug 22, 2006 7:52 AM

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Answer 1

AndyR_UK

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Aug 22, 2006 8:56 AM in response to irvind

Theoretically, you can run as many nodes as you want I guess - But I'd imagine there would become a point where bandwidth is saturated and adding more nodes wouldn't make any difference.

Sure you can add your PB, but I think that only has 100mbps networking capabillity, so performance won't be as good.

Network your two Macs together, preferably via a hub or switch, install the node on your PB and make sure it's running, make sure Logic sees the node, then activate your tracks with the select buttons.

I don't think I've missed anything out.

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irvind Author

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Aug 22, 2006 8:57 AM in response to AndyR_UK

Thanks AndyR_UK,

I'll give it a whirl anyway, they're networked as it is so shouldn't take long. Will post back on results..

Cheers,

G5 Quad 6.5Gb, 7.2.1 Mac OS X (10.4.7) PB 1.25Ghz 1.5Gb Ram, Motu 828Mk2, Motu Ethno, GURU

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