first:
one BladeCenter HS21 per sector, 10 - 15 sectors per world server
second:
put up at least 3 servers, one world, one site/forums, and one login/management.
third:
for every 250k users put up one more set of servers.
On 2/7/07, James Miller <otherworld@tampabay.rr.com> wrote:
> Not looking for specific details, but the basics of how they're set up.
> Working on a project centering around a MMORPG server center equal to the
> level of WoW, and just don't know enough about them. I know that you guys
> are probably the best source of info for this type of info. Any general info
> or links would be greatly appreciated.
>
> First thing, since my research shows that the WoW setup cost $10 million,
> I'm figuring that it'll now cost about $20 million to do an equivialant
> setup.
>
> Info needed:
>
> >What sort of systems are preferred, and how many. (I'm assuming either
> >Linux or Unix as OS.)
>
> >How much memory storage?
>
> >How much floor space should be dedicated?
>
> >What are the general power requirements for the full center? (Assuming not
> >only a battery backup system, but also a full generator for each center.)
>
> >What sort of connections do I need going in/out of the center? (I'm from
> >"back-in-the-day" when a T1 was impressive.)
>
> >Where are the best locations in the country for setting up two (or maybe
> >three) centers? (Assuming that they'll be in separate locations in the US,
> >on separate power grids.)
>
> Many thanks in advance!
>
> Erin
>
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