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Tinley Park · September 9, 2026
Alex ZiskindSep 4, 2026

GB10 Dgx Spark 2 Node Cluster From Scratch

What it covers

This video demonstrates the process of setting up a two-node GB10 DGX Spark cluster from scratch using Nvidia Sync on a MacBook. It covers the initial boot, software installation, and running a VLLM inference test to verify that both nodes are active and functioning correctly.

The outline

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  1. Introduction and Setup

    The creator introduces the GB10 hardware and explains that the setup will be performed from a MacBook using Nvidia Sync.

  2. Nvidia Sync and Initial Boot

    The video shows how to access the initial first boot software and connect to the Spark via the Nvidia Sync interface.

  3. Cluster Memory and Testing

    After a long setup duration, the cluster is confirmed to be working with 218 gigabytes of total memory, and VLLM is introduced for inference testing.

  4. Inference Performance

    The creator runs a test showing both machines are active with GPUs hitting 93-94 percent utilization, confirming the cluster is operational.

  5. Conclusion

    The video concludes by highlighting the successful creation of a two-node cluster.

Local compute, remote control

A two-node cluster built from compact hardware and managed from a laptop shows how solo builders can scale local inference without cloud overhead. The setup relies on standard networking and vendor tooling, making it a practical path for testing distributed AI workloads on owned infrastructure.