The experimental setup involves using a cluster of 56 machines connected by an InfiniBand FDR network
That bit might have something to do with it. The experimental setup involves using a cluster of 56 machines connected by an InfiniBand FDR network
That bit might have something to do with it.A bulk purchase of ~60 FDR IB cards, cabling, and network switches to support them sounds pretty expensive.
That being said, IB FDR gear is "older tech" now so the cards and switches can commonly be found reasonably cheaply on Ebay. The switches tend to be bloody loud though, so they're not something you'd want nearby if you can help it.