Compact AVAPS Data Collection System AVAPS Users Meeting

Current Form Factor � For the last 15 years, we have stayed with the

Departure from 3 U? � Is there any demand to move away from a

Utility �Is there any benefit? �Who would be interested? �Preferred physical size? Power Ethernet

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Current Form Factor � For the last 15 years, we have stayed with the 19” 3 U chassis � 3 U Form factor requires certain infrastructure: � 19” Rack with 3 U space � ~20” Deep � Support rails � Fan tray with ventilation space � AVAPS I Chassis had a large number (19!) of DB 9 s that made it hard to shrink the chassis � Rather Heavy � 18 lbs AVAPS I Chassis + 8 lbs Cooling Fan + 3 lbs Cables � 22 lbs AVAPS II Chassis + 8 lbs Cooling Fan + 1 lbs Cables � “One size fits all” approach. © 2012 UCAR/NCAR All Rights Reserved

Departure from 3 U? � Is there any demand to move away from a 3 U chassis? � Is there demand for: � Small (physically) 2 -channel system? � Low profile extruded box that can mount anywhere? � Very lightweight system? � AVAPS systems currently require (4 + 2*channels) communication channels � New AVAPS II Architecture lends itself to be easily molded into other form factors � AVAPS Drop would not know the difference, nor would it. No special config needed � Use fully COTS components, minimum passive PCB layout. © 2012 UCAR/NCAR All Rights Reserved