[Ma-linux] Powering multiple ATX PCs using only one power supply

[Angelo Bertolli]

Jay Hart wrote:
> I'm looking into the feasability of building a "cluster" in one of those cases
> I mentioned on the list last week.
>
> Using mini-itx, I would have to install several small DC convertor boards to
> get power to the motherboards. Not a problem, they are small.
>
> But I'm thinking a cheaper way would be to try and reuse older ATX based
> technology. The cases don't have room for several large ATX based power
> supplies.
>
> So, is it possible to install one ATX power suplly, and split the power lead
> for motherboards into 2 or more terminals, to actually power several
> motherboards from one ATX supply?
>   
Maybe.  I looked at the power supplies, and this one seems to have 
enough juice:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341002

I don't know if that's dangerous or not.  But it's more than just power 
supplies that should stop you:  what about storage/hard drives?  What 
about all the other cards you might need to put into the motherboards?  
What about hooking up a monitor to install the OS on the machines?

I guess you can use flash drives, boards that have everything built into 
them already, and pre-install and configure the OS.

Angelo