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--- general_questions [2021/05/03 19:41]
brandonm [Hardware] Word, punctuation, case, spacing, clarity, and phrasing fixes
+++ general_questions [2021/05/04 14:46] (current)
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 **How much power does a Limulus use?**\\
-When running HPL (16 cores) we measure 320 Watts for the model 100. Of course it also depends on what you put in the system (i.e. disk, video card, etc.)
+When running HPL (16 cores) we measure 320 watts for the model 100. Of course, it also depends on what you put in the system (i.e. disk, video card, etc.).
-As new generations of processors become available (with faster clocks and more cores), we continue to use 65 Watt versions to keep Limulus systems within the same power envelope.
+As new generations of processors become available (with faster clocks and more cores), we continue to use 65-watt versions to keep Limulus systems within the same power envelope.
 **How many standard wall plugs (receptacles) do Limulus systems use?**\\
-One. Unless you have the redundant power supply option, then two receptacles are needed.
+One, unless you have the redundant power supply option – then two receptacles are needed.
 **Can I manually turn nodes off and on?**\\
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 **Does it create a lot of heat?**\\
-Like all electronic devices, it generates heat. Unlike a high-end servers, it would make a poor space heater. We use 65-80 Watt processors. Limulus will not create anymore heat than most older PCs.
+Like all electronic devices, it generates heat. Unlike a high-end server, it would make a poor space heater. We use 65-80 watt processors. Limulus will not create any more heat than most older PCs.
 **How loud is it?**\\
-It is very quiet. The use of large fans helps reduce noise considerably. It can sit next to a desk in an office without any significant impact on the ambient noise environment (i.e., it will not disturb conversations, listening to music, or phone calls).
+It is very quiet. The use of large fans helps reduce noise considerably. It can sit next to a desk in an office without any significant impact on the ambient noise environment (i.e. it will not disturb conversations, listening to music, or phone calls).
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 **What software does it run?**\\
-Linux of course. It comes installed with HPC cluster stack based on OpenHPC (you can use all OpenHPC packages).. All base packages are open source and built on top of CentOS 7.x. Other RPMS and SRPMS are freely available. All Limulus Hadoop systems use an open source Hadoop distribution.
+Linux, of course. It comes installed with an HPC cluster stack based on OpenHPC (you can use all OpenHPC packages). All base packages are open source and built on top of CentOS 7.x. Other RPMs and SRPMs are freely available. All Limulus Hadoop systems use an open-source Hadoop distribution.
 **Will updated software be available?**\\
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 **Is administrative  support available?**\\
-Yes, if we can remotely access the system(s) vis ssh and/or VPN. See our
+Yes, if we can remotely access the system(s) vis ssh and/or VPN. See our available
-[[https://www.limulus-computing.com/products/limulus/software-support/product/p12-month-remote-limulus-system-adminstration|administrative support options]] are available.
+[[https://www.limulus-computing.com/products/limulus/software-support/product/p12-month-remote-limulus-system-adminstration|administrative support options]].
 **Is it the same software that runs on big clusters?**\\
 Yes. Applications can be moved from/to other clusters with little or no effort.
-**Will there be other open source application software available?**\\
+**Will there be other open-source application software available?**\\
 Yes.
 **Can I install my own software?**\\
-Yes, this is an open source platform, you control your destiny!
+Yes, this is an open-source platform; you control your destiny!
 **Can I run commercial software?**\\
-If your software can run on a large Linux cluster, it can probably run on a Limulus system. Currently, we use CentOS 7.X, which is a community rebuild of Red Hat 7.X. Of course it all depends on the software as well as vendor policies.
+If your software can run on a large Linux cluster, it can probably run on a Limulus system. Currently, we use CentOS 7.X, which is a community rebuild of Red Hat 7.X. Of course, it all depends on the software as well as vendor policies.
 **Can I run Windows on it?**\\
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 **Does it come with hardware support?**\\
-Yes. One year return-to-depot support is included.
+Yes. One year of return-to-depot support is included.
 You must pay shipping to the depot.
 **Does it come with software support?**\\
-Yes. Ninety days of software support is included.
+Yes. Ninety days of software support are included.
 Extended [[https://www.limulus-computing.com/index.php/support/system-support|support options]] are available.

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