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howto:bootes:bootes_3 [2008/12/12 01:53] – Andor pkubanekhowto:bootes:bootes_3 [Unknown date] (current) – external edit (Unknown date) 127.0.0.1
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 ===== Computers ===== ===== Computers =====
  
-Provided by NZ (who?) +Provided by NZ Dell, payed by NZ, finall payment due to Spanish side
- +
-  * 3 rackable units (1 telescope + dome, 1 all sky, 1 spare) +
- +
-//I remember we were speaking about// +
-  - //Telescope/camera/anything PC in the dome, none or only very limited archive. (Rackable)// +
-  - //AllSky camera PC in the dome, not specified whether the archive will be local or remote. (rackable)// +
-  - //An archive PC located away from the dome. With lots of HDDs in a nice RAID. (no rackable?)// +
-//my idea of the archive workplace would be rather like an ordinary PC table with an ordinary  +
-monitor & keyboard etc. More like a primary RTS2 console for the whole system.// +
- +
-//Replacement of a failed PC can hardly be done by a simple box change. Therefore a complete  +
-backup PC is a wonderful diplay of a waste. If anything fails, a local hardware store will fix it.  +
-It's our responsability to have backups good enough to be able to replace the SYSTEM fast and easily. +
-Buying a spare HW - motherboards/CPUs/RAMs is a waste of money.// +
- +
-  * quad CPU +
-  * 2 deep (80cm) rack 12-16 U height +
- +
-//Two racks mean two times the problems, two times the cabling, two times everything.  +
-I do not agree unless it is clear that it cannot be done in a single rack.// +
- +
-  * as big HDD as you can buy (1TB for each?) in units (=RAID) and in box, so we will be able to quickly replace failed hardrives +
- +
-//I agree, in case of the archive PC. The PCs in the dome may, most likely, live with a single  +
-or a mirrored 200-500GB HDD for the system. Nothing extremely expensive.  +
-I would keep the hotswap option though.// +
- +
-  * lot of SATA connectors, USB connectors +
- +
-  * one PCI-X or PCI slot for Andor control board (do not forget) +
- +
-  * at least one serial connector (Davis Meteo station), so far I did not know about any other +
- +
-  * 1Gb (the fastest you can get) network card +
- +
-//and an appropriate high-speed switch !!//+
  
 +  * 2 rackable units (1 telescope + dome, 1 all sky)
 +     * 2 x 1 TB HDD
 +     * Quatro core Intel CPU
 +     * 4 GB of RAM
 +     * PCI extension board
 +     * about 2k EUR per unit
 +  * 2 deep (80cm) rack DELL 24U unit (shall fit inside)
   * 1 UPS   * 1 UPS
- 
-//rather two - for the dome and for the building, remember the two systems should be galvanically separated.// 
- 
   * Linux Debian-based distribution (preference will most probably shift towards Ubuntu) No purchase needed   * Linux Debian-based distribution (preference will most probably shift towards Ubuntu) No purchase needed
- +  * 1 screen, 1 keyboard, 1 mouse for installation
-  * // 1 monitor, 1 keyboard, 1 mouse etc. For the archive PC / console.//+
  
 ===== Computer setup ===== ===== Computer setup =====
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 ===== Network ===== ===== Network =====
  
-Provided by New Zealand (who?)+Provided by Telecom, New Zealand (aka Xtra).
  
 Router / switch, so that we can connect all together (do we want EVERYTHING connected to Internet?) The archive PC could serve as a router/firewall to the Internet, 10/100/1000Mbit/wireless router would be handy to provide a good connection of all components together with notebooks of operators when on site.  Router / switch, so that we can connect all together (do we want EVERYTHING connected to Internet?) The archive PC could serve as a router/firewall to the Internet, 10/100/1000Mbit/wireless router would be handy to provide a good connection of all components together with notebooks of operators when on site. 
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 UPS provided by New Zealand? Must be able to support emergency roof closing (power failure). We have same good experiences from Watcher with MGE UPS Systems UPS ([[http://www.mgeups.com]]). I suggest to call them and ask for solution - 3 PC backup, preferably rack mounted, and let us see what they suggest. UPS provided by New Zealand? Must be able to support emergency roof closing (power failure). We have same good experiences from Watcher with MGE UPS Systems UPS ([[http://www.mgeups.com]]). I suggest to call them and ask for solution - 3 PC backup, preferably rack mounted, and let us see what they suggest.
 +
 +We bought this [[http://www.acquire.co.nz/acquire/default.asp?PageID=ProductDetail&pf_id=447625&dept_id=1700010]] for roof - 1900W, 2200VA, shall be enough. We need at least 450W for a single server, but we need to check specs before we will buy UPS for it. So it is recommended to first buy server, then UPS, or buy 1200W UPS for two servers.
  
 GPS should be a part of telescope delivery and if yes, we can use it for timing. But we need to check that (Alberto?). GPS should be a part of telescope delivery and if yes, we can use it for timing. But we need to check that (Alberto?).
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   * First astrometry   * First astrometry
   * Pointing model   * Pointing model
 +
 +====== Contacts ======
 +
 +Vintage Lane Observatory
 +
 +long 173 50 21 E, lat -41  29 36 S
 +
 +Rosemary and Bill Allen, 83 Vintage Lane, RD 3, Blenheim.
 +
 +phone  03 572 9275
 +
  
 ====== Travelling ====== ====== Travelling ======
  
-Petr: 1st Feb -> 2nd Feb on site +**Petr** (+34 661 107 995, +420 737 500 268)
-3rd Feb start working +
-28th leaving+
  
-Alberto:+8th Feb -> 10th Feb Sydney 
 +  * // Paris Gare Nord 09:43 London St. Pancras 11:19 Eurostar 9019 // 
 +  * // London 22:05 Singapore 18:45 SQ 321 // 
 +  * // Singapore 21:10 Brisbane 06:50 (10th) SQ 235 // 
 +  * // Brisbane 11:00 Sydney 13:30 DJ 272 // 
 +12th Feb -> 13th Feb Christchurch  
 +  * // Sydney 19:45 Christchurch 00:50 DJ 74 // 
 +  * // driving to Blenheim on 13th // 
 +4th Mar Brisbane 
 +  * Christchurch 16:00 Brisbane 16:50 DJ 83 
 +7th Mar -> 8th Mar Brisbane London 
 +  * Brisbane 14:45 Sinagpore 20:30 SQ 236 
 +  * Singapore 23:45 Brisbane 05:45 SQ 322 
 +13th Feb start working, 4th Mar leaving
  
 Florentino: Florentino:
 +8th Feb -> 10th Feb Blenheim
 +  * // Madrid 17:30 London 19:00 //
 +  * // London 21:45 Sydney 6:25 10th February //
 +  * // Sydney 7:25 Auckland 12:35 //
 +  * // Auckland 14:40 Blenheim 16:00 //
 +
 +Antonio: 8th Feb to Auckland, 15th Feb on site arrival, leaving 5th Mar
  
-Antonio:+Astelco: 21th Feb arrival of two, for a week
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