NF-test Machine Configuration for Tutorials

• As NF-TEST machines were built for the North American tutorials, Qnty=11 of machines are needed with the following configuration:
  • ASUS M2NPV-VM MicroATX motherboard
    • Item=N82E16813131014 from NewEgg.com : $86.99
  • AMD X2 AM2 6000+ CPU
    • Item=N82E16819103773 from NewEgg.com : $159.99
  • 2GB DDR2 800 DRAM.
    • Item=N82E16820220144 from NewEgg.com : $86.99
  • DVD Reader/Writer (for boot disk)
    • Item=N82E16827151141 from NewEgg.com : $29.99
  • Ultra MicroFly ATX Case (clear covers to see NetFPGA)
    • ULT33116 from TigerDirect.com : $69.99
  • Intel Pro/1000 Dual-port Gigabit PCI-Express (PCIe)x4 NIC
    • Mfg Part#: EXPI9402PT from Buy.com : $155.99
  • 500G SATA HD
    • TSD-500AS2 from TigerDirect.com :$119.99
  • Cables: ~$20
    • c:74|&Sort=0&Recs=10 Category 5e or Category 6 Ethernet Cables
      • Short-length: 1 foot ~= 30 cm, Blue (for host)
      • Short-length: 1 foot ~= 30 cm, Orange (for host)
      • Medium-length: 6 foot ~= 2m, White (for neighbor machine)
      • Medium-length: 6 foot ~= 2m, Red (for neighbor machine)
      • Long-length: 12 foot ~= 4m, Blue (for Internet)
      • Power Strip for PC and monitor with localized plug: $5

NetFPGA Cards

• NetFPGA card from Digilent Inc.
  • NetFPGA from DigilentInc.com : $499-$999
• For an academic Lab, Qnty=11 cards: $499*11=$5,489

Steps to set up and configure Machines

• http://netfpga.org/alpha/NetFPGA_Self_Test_Procedure/Setup_NetFPGA_CAD_Host.html

Other items needed for the Demo

• Ethernet switch
  • Gigabit Ethernet switch: 16-48 ports
    • $309.99 for LinkSys 24-port 10/100/1000 unmanaged switch
  • Provdies Internet/LAN connectivity during setup
• Borrow or lease 19" (or larger) LCD monitors
  • One per machine

Total Cost

The total cost to equip a laboratory with Qnty=11 PCs, NetFPGAs, cables, Ethernet switch and to cover the cost of travel to host the on-campus tutorial is detailed below:

• Computers+Cables:
  • USD: $86.99+159.99+86.99+29.99+69.99+155.99+119.99+20+5 = $734.93
  • Qnty=11 (machines + Cables) + Switch: 734.93*11 = $8,084.23
    • Based on 11/3/07 price quotes from Buy.com, TigerDirect.com, and NewEgg
• NetFPGAs
  • Qnty=11 for academic purchase: $5,489
• Ethernet Switch for the lab: $309.99
  • 24-port 10/100/1000 switch
• Travel
  • 3 People
    • International Flight: $1,500/each
    • Hotel: 4 nights/each: $125*4 = $600/each
    • Car/Cabs/Meals: $250/each
    • Total (1500+600+200)*3= $7,050
• TOTAL: Computers + NetFPGAs + Travel + Switch
  • $8,084 + $5,489 + $7,050 + $309 = $20,932 USD