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Fusion Render node

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Unit
Render node (unlimited)
Aliases
Render node
Definition
A computer running the Fusion Render node software for network rendering. The Fusion manual states Fusion Studio is licensed for an unlimited number of Render nodes.
Counting rules
Render nodes are not counted; the licence dongle, Render Master and Render nodes must be on the same local network (subnet) and Fusion Server must run on the computer holding the dongle.
Floors / minimums
None stated; the manual states unlimited Render nodes.
Applies to products
  • Fusion Studio
Product category

Evidence 3

Dongle, Render Master and Render nodes share a subnet
"License dongle, Render Master, and Render nodes must be on the same local network (subnet)."

Fusion Reference Manual, Preparing Compositions for Network RenderingFusion 21 Reference ManualEffective 2026-07-01Retrieved 2026-10-08

Fusion Server runs where the dongle is installed
"Fusion Server must be running as a background service on the same computer where the dongle is installed."

Fusion Reference Manual, Preparing Compositions for Network RenderingFusion 21 Reference ManualEffective 2026-07-01Retrieved 2026-10-08

Fusion Studio is licensed for unlimited Render nodes
"Fusion Studio is licensed for an unlimited number of Render nodes, so you can install the Render node software on as many macOS, Windows, and Linux computers that you want involved in network rendering."

Fusion Reference Manual, Chapter 4Fusion 21 Reference ManualEffective 2026-07-01Retrieved 2026-10-08

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