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StarBED Features and Advantages

StarBED has the following features as outlined below.

Large-scale emulation testbed with more than 1,000 nodes
We provide a non-distributed environment that provides an experiment scale which cannot be achieved at a typical development site. StarBED makes it possible to experiment with actual equipment in its ordinary running/operating condition. Therefore, it makes detailed and accurate experiments possible in more realistic circumstances, including the ability to expand the experiment scale.
Providing various systems to support experimenting
We have developed various systems (as outlined below) to support verification experimenting.
- SpringOS: Network Experiment Support Software
- QOMET: Wireless Network Emulator
- RUNE: Real-time Ubiquitous Network Emulation Environment
- XENebula: Massive VM multiplexing tool
- Xburner: Background Traffic Generator etc.
These can be used in applications for lots of different individual experimenting requirements.
In particular, SpringOS deals with assigned nodes, by offering functionalities in activating large-scale environments such as centralized control of electric power/ environmental preservation and duplication/ and executing scenarios etc., it can be used as a basic tool when using StarBED.
Integrated verification environments through external coordination
StarBED can also be used in integrated verification environments with external coordination by means of being connected to JGN-X and WIDE research networks.

In addition to the special features described above, we would also like to mention the following advantages of using StarBED.

You can test software installed and running in real-life, real-time system applications in the following ways:
- By being able to verify at the binary code level
- By running verifications on a real-time basis
- By verifying in formats very close to those of finished products
By permitting errors, you can speed up innovations
You can research and develop more dependable products
By looking at the technology as a whole, you can cut down on overall verification costs
- Rapid R&D cycles, shortened time to market (TTM)
- Reductions in R&D costs through sharing and recycling facilities, tools, and knowledge
Specialized verification environments
- Ability to use large-scale facilities for limited periods and spaces ? only when you need them and only for the size that you need
- Possibility of constructing isolated spaces
- Ability to make use of clean environments

StarBED equipment/facilities
(PC servers and network switches)

Outline of SpringOS

Demonstrations
using various different types of emulators