X1DAQ DTS and H2 DAQ system install and test on LHO DTS test stand.

Rolf and Alex, August 18-27 2010.

Rolf gave a summary of the work which is minuted

here

executive summary:

9 new 2U diskless front end machines were installed. A new boot and NFS
server was installed. The front ends were loaded up with models to
approximate roughly 50% of an IFO. Data rates between the front ends and
the H2 DAQ were tested.

EX and EY systems were simulated. IOP comms was performed using 5565 RFM
NIC and switching equipment.

Dolphin and RFM IOP used to distribute timing to the front ends which did not
have an IO Chassis attached.

EDCU channel limit was found to still be evident, Alex to work on removing this
limit. The system as built has 48,000 epics channels, in line with the 
100,000 per ifo estimate.

awgtpman found to take many cpu cycles, needs to refinement.

dtt and dataviewer need some work to get them operational.