1. StarBED Features

StarBED has the following features as outlined below.

• Large-scale emulation testbed with about hundreds servers
  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.
  
  
• Various systems to support experimenting
  We have developed various systems (as outlined below) to support verification experimenting.
  • SpringOS: Network Experiment Support Software
  • Smithsonian: Simulation and Emulation Federation Platform
  • NETorium:  High-fidelity scalable wireless network emulator   etc.
  • QOMET: Wireless Network Emulator   *End of service
  • RUNE: Real-time Ubiquitous Network Emulation Environment   *End of service
  • XENebula: Massive VM multiplexing tool   *End of service
  • Xburner: Background Traffic Generator   *End of service
    
  
  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.

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2. StarBED Advantages

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

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StarBED equipment/facilities
(PC servers and network switches)

Outline of SpringOS

Demonstrations
using various different types of emulators