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1.10 Flexible Interface Platform
The ROSS offers a flexible hardware platform with standard interfaces, such as
10/100/1000BaseT, RS-232, and USB. These interfaces facilitate integration with multiple
vendor equipment, such as antenna controllers, for mobility services.
1.11 Event Log
The ROSS provides a system event log. The event log is a circular file capable of storing up to
511 events that may occur in the normal course of operation. Each event is identified with an
event type/category and time stamp, which is viewable and retrievable through the client or
ROSS Configuration Editor application. This file can be downloaded either locally or over the
air at any desirable intervals. The client user interface also provides a clear button to delete all
events refreshing the log file to known state.
1.12 Tracking Log
The ROSS provides a tracking log file to comply with FCC part 25.221(c), as the ROSS unit
must keep a log of vessel position and transmission parameters. The Tracking log is also a
circular file capable of storing up to 32766 entries or 455 days before overwrites take place. Each
entry is timed at 20 minute interval taking a timed/date snapshot of the vessels current location,
frequency, transmit status, data rates and modulations... It is expected that network administrator
will bulk download the tracking log file on scheduled intervals as not to lose any recorded
history. The ROSS Configuration Editor application provides a user interface to download the
reformatted tracking log as a coma delimited text file. Additionally a small simple command line
utility is available to automatically schedule file downloads assuming the vessel is in
communications with the central management hub facility.
1.13 ROSS Specifications
The ROSS is a network appliance server designed for rack mounting as a headless device (no
monitor, keyboard, or mouse). Utilizing a flash drive rather than a hard drive provides inherent
reliability. The following provides a list of system specifications that makeup the ROSS
hardware unit.
Server Components:
• CPU – Intel Celeron, 2.6 GHz, 1x 100mm blower fan
• Operating System – Linux 2.6.16.2 (Light Weight Kernel)
• RAM – 512 MB
• Flash Drive – 1 GB Disk-On-Module (DOM)
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MN/13070
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