perfSONAR Node Reference Implementation
November 5, 2024
Here are the ESnet reference implementations of it's perfSONAR hosts:
Note that if your campus or lab is only connected at 10G, this 100G design will be more than you need.
Current (~2021/22) 40/50/100Gbps Capable Design
The total cost of this server was around $4K in mid 2021. This system was deployed on ESnet in 2022.
Configuration Details
Hardware description
- Base System: Supermicro AS -1013S-MTR
- Onboard Dual 10GB RJ45, Onboard VGA, Redundant Power, Onboard IPMI
- Motherboard: H11SSL-i
- CPU: AMD EPYC 7302P 16-Core Processor (3.0GHz base clock, 3.3GHz max boost)
- Storage: 2 x SAMSUNG MZ7KH480HAHQ
- Memory: 8 x 8GB DDR4 ECC/REG RAM (64G Total)
- Network: Mellanox MCX556A-ECAT Dual Port Connect X5
We also tested and liked the following system, but due to supply chain issues, went with the above system.
- Base System: Supermicro 5019P-WTR
- Onboard Dual 10GB RJ45, Onboard VGA, Redundant Power, Onboard IPMI
- Motherboard: X11SPW-TF
- CPU: Intel Xeon Silver 4215R 8C 3.2Ghz
- Storage: 2 x Intel S4610 480GB SSD - 3 DWPD
- Memory: 6 x 8GB DDR4 ECC/REG RAM (48G Total)
- Network: Mellanox MCX556A-ECAT Dual Port Connect X5
Historic (~2016) 10Gbps Capable Design
The total cost of this server was around $10K in 2015.
Configuration Details
Hardware description
- Base System: Supermicro
- Onboard Dual 1GB RJ45, Onboard VGA, Redundant Power, Onboard IPMI
- Motherboard: Super X10SL7-F Motherboard
- CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1275 v3 3.5GHz (Turbo 3.9GHz) Quad Cores
- Storage: Seagate 1TB SAS 6GB/s, 7200RPM ST1000NM002
- Memory: 4 x 8GB DDRIII 1600 ECC Only Certified Memory (32GB Total)
- Network: Intel X520-SR2 10GB Dual SFP+ with Dual Optics
