4.6) Add "yellow nodes" to WiMAX Sites

4:45pm
Ivan Seskar (WINLAB)

• These are "yellow nodes", introduced in ORBIT testbed
  

• Can be used as:
  
  • General fixed servers
    
  • Support Multiple Base-Station Mgmt Srvc
    
  • Support Data-Path GW Srvc
    
  • Support OMF/OML and Login services
    
  • Provide WiFi access points
    
  • Act as fixed "mobile stations"
    
  • Act as vehicular mobile station (option: 12v mother board and power supply)
    

• Currently used by: Rutgers WINLAB; NYU Poly; BBN
  

• How can these be provided to sites?
  
  • One basic design to serve all needs, but with options for fixed 120vac or mobile 12vdc
    
  • Approximate cost: $800 - $1500
    
  • Total: at least 32
    

What are next steps?

• Working with other projects, refine design to balance functionality and cost, and decide what nodes are needed at which sites
  
• Decide on x6 I7 processors, remaining I5 processors; order more, up to x40 total
  
• Decide on number with ac and with dc supplies: nominal x28 with ac, and x12 with dc.
  
• Order parts (due 11/15/12)
  
• Assemble and deliver to sites (due 1/15/13)
  
• Can a few of the current yellow nodes be delivered to sites right away with OMF/OML and new WiMAX RF AggMgr?