Cluster or Network? An Emulation Facility for Research
Research We Do
What?
Why?
Why 2
Complementary to Other Experimental Environments
Some Unique Characteristics
More Unique Characteristics
Fundamental Research Leverage: Extremely Configurable
Obligatory Pictures
Prototype Pieces: edge nodes
Big Iron
A View from the Dark Side
And the Light Side
Artist’s Conception
Zoom in: “Delay” Node
Feature: Automatic mapping of desired topologies and characteristics to physical resources
Current Algorithm
Virtual Topology
Mapping into Physical Topology
Roatan: Remote Console for a Node
Early Network Configuration GUI
Research Applications
Research Applications (continued)
Study: Interconnection Techniques
Research Issues and Other Challenges
Final Remarks
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