Pi Edge Clusters
Cost-effective distributed computing clusters based on ARM architecture for education and lightweight edge workloads.
Perfect for learning distributed systems, running containerized workloads, and deploying edge applications. Pre-configured with Kubernetes K3s for immediate deployment.
Key Features
Kubernetes Ready
Pre-installed K3s for immediate container orchestration and microservices deployment
Low Power Consumption
Energy-efficient ARM architecture perfect for edge deployments and educational environments
Developer Friendly
Easy to program, debug, and deploy. Perfect for learning and prototyping distributed systems
Detailed Specifications
Node Configuration
- •Up to 20x Raspberry Pi 5 nodes
- •Broadcom BCM2712 quad-core ARM Cortex-A76
- •CPU frequency: 2.4 GHz
- •8GB LPDDR4X-4267 RAM per node
- •VideoCore VII GPU (800 MHz)
- •Total cluster RAM: 160GB
Storage
- •MicroSD slot per node (up to 128GB)
- •Optional NVMe SSD via PCIe 2.0
- •Shared NFS storage available
- •Total cluster storage: Up to 2.56TB
Networking
- •Gigabit Ethernet per node
- •Dedicated management network
- •Optional Wi-Fi 6 support
- •Built-in switch for internal networking
Power & Management
- •Unified power distribution unit
- •Total power consumption: ~200W (20 nodes)
- •Kubernetes K3s pre-installed
- •Centralized cluster management
- •Remote SSH access to all nodes
Pre-installed Software
Orchestration
- • Kubernetes K3s
- • Helm package manager
- • kubectl CLI
Container Runtime
- • containerd
- • Docker (optional)
- • Podman support
Development Tools
- • Python 3.11+
- • Node.js LTS
- • Git & build tools
Ideal Use Cases
Education & Learning
Perfect for teaching distributed systems, Kubernetes, and cloud-native development in educational institutions.
- Kubernetes training and workshops
- Distributed systems coursework
- DevOps and CI/CD pipelines
Edge Computing
Deploy lightweight applications at the edge with low latency and minimal power consumption.
- IoT data aggregation
- Local caching and CDN nodes
- Edge analytics and processing
Development & Testing
Test microservices architectures and containerized applications before deploying to production.
- Local Kubernetes development
- Multi-node testing environments
- CI/CD pipeline testing
Homelab & Hobby Projects
Build your own private cloud, media server, or home automation system with affordable hardware.
- Personal cloud storage
- Media streaming servers
- Home automation hub
Availability & Pricing
Configuration Options
- • 5-node cluster: $299/month
- • 10-node cluster: $549/month
- • 20-node cluster: $999/month
- • Custom configurations available
What's Included
- • Pre-configured Kubernetes cluster
- • Unified power distribution
- • Network switch and cabling
- • 24/7 monitoring and support