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Mobile Tactical Ops Center using ATCA MOSA, Swap and Net Centric Architecture

DoD - Net Centric Architecture  Data Producers  Data Consumers  Need Network access platforms to collect and analyze intelligence Ethernet Call H.323 Client H.323 Manager Wireless IP Phone (softphone) Phone

MTOC Requirements  Must support Virtualization Application FT, Rapid self repair   Run collaborative “grid” applications Command, control and mission logistics  Exchange, file shares, storage  Unified messaging (email, voice mail, sms etc.)   Field deployment form factors Mobility: Smaller, lighter is better (SWaP)   Mounted form factor (Ship, airframe, vehicle) Adapt to Physical restrictions; Moderately Rugged 

Mobile Tactical Ops Center  RCP attributes  1 Platform Combines Network, Compute, Storage Plugs into existing Intelligence grid  (10/40Gb) Integrated high speed NAS/SAN  Scalable platforms  2, 6 or 14 slot  Max: 120 cores  Max: 2000GB memory  Max: 12TB raw disk  Stack platforms together  “Air Gap” Secure Networks 

MTOC and SWaP (Space, Weight and Power)  Military Definition of two man carry Absolute maximum: 160 Lbs   10K watt Diesel generator 144 gallons = 2000 watts x 30 days 

The Cost of Power  Pentagon: Forces use 12.6M gallons/day  Military fuel: Cost/gallon* $13 forward-deployed location (peacetime)  $42 in flight from a refueling airplane  $100- 600 hostile areas, “in theater” delivery  $400- if shipped via army helicopters   Strategic to minimize Watts consumed *http://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/archive/2010/April/Pages/HowMuchforaGallonofGas.aspx

MTOC 6 slot Version  2-Man Carry, 6 slot  ~130 lbs  922 Watts – Measured  144 gallons fuel = 60 Days.

What is ATCA?  Advanced Telecommunications computer Architecture Open specification for blade architecture  Author: PCI industrial computing manufacturers group  www.PICMG.org   Goals Telco grade components, flexible topology  High MTBF  Visibility and manageability  Scalable, High bandwidth backplane  Interoperability  Meet Central Office and NEBS requirement  N etwork E quipment B uilding S ystem 

Why ATCA? Interoperability and Community  ~350 active participants Carriers, NEP's, Compute Companies, Component Suppliers, Software, etc.  > 10 Chassis vendors   Specification Governed by independent spec body  IP contributed  Backward compatibility maintained   Open Sourcing Model >10 Chassis vendors  Multiple switch, server, management, and I/O vendors   Interoperability Workshops

SWaP Summary: MTOC vs. Rack “ATCA’s superior SWaP metrics favor the mobile and afloat military initiative” The initial lower cost for racks is not advantageous in the long term.

MTOC Ready for Deployment! Thank you.