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RWSL Node Requirements

In this section we are defining the requirements to set up an RWSL node.  If an institution is setting up more than one node then these requirements can be multiplied by the number of nodes to be constructed at that site.

1) Define RWSL equipment (hardware and software) requirements required for adoption

1. The equipment required can be determined by using the RWSL sub-modules defined at RWSL Sub-modules .

2) Broadband network requirements (defined to minimize latency in use of RWSL)

1. Bandwidth: a 1 Gb connections (for the LabView server and the MOXA streamer)

2. Ethernet connections for various types of equipment (this averages to about 8 ethernet connections)

3. A switch to handle the traffic will cost around $2K per RWSL Node

3) Minimum Physical Requirements/node.

1. Physical space: This varies depending on the labs to be served from the specific RWSL node (a microscope takes up less room than an air track mounted in a Velmex frame).  This space needs to contain room for the necessary servers and electronic equipment, room for RWSL techs to safely work around the equipment, as well as storage for labs that are not currently in use.  (Albert and Dan, would it be reasonable to say that to set up a single RWSL node 200 square feet (10' x 20') of floor space would be required?  If not, what would be a reasonable number here?  Assume the largest possible lab (such as an air track set up in a full Velmex frame in addition to all necessary servers and other equipment.)
2. Lighting: Normal fluorescent classroom lighting
3. Power: 30 A per RWSL Node

4) Human Resource and Skills Requirements/node (For a definition of the positions see: Tech Staff-Support )

1. Initial set-up
1. xx% RWSL Tech Manager for the ?3? months to set up an 1 RWSL Node
2. yy% RWSL Lab Tech to help the Tech Manager set up an RWSL Node.
2. Ongoing operations and Maintenance
1. ww% RWSL Tech Manager (this person could manage several RWSL Nodes)
2. zz% RWSL Lab Tech to help the Tech Manager set up an RWSL Node. (This person would handle most of the operation of the RWSL Node only involving the manager when issues cannot be solved quickly.)

5) Costs

1. Initial Set-up costs
2. On-going operations costs

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