Space Flight Operations Center Local Area Network: Hardware Design

Abstract

The existing Mission Control and Computer Center at JPL will be replaced by the Space Flight Operations Center (SFOC). One part of the SFOC is the Local Area Network-Based Distribution System. The purpose of the Local Area Network (LAN) is to distribute the processed data among the various elements of the SFOC. The SFOC LAN will provide a robust subsystem that will support the Magellan launch configuration and future project adaptations with the following capabilities: * A proven cable medium (Ethernet) as the backbone for the entire network, with capability for migration to a fiber optics backbone in the future. * Choice of hardware components that are reliable, varied, and supported by companies that are following the growth path of the ISO model (OSI Standards). * Insure a reliable and maintainable network for SFOC-supported projects. * Accurate and detailed documentation of the LAN, valuable for fault isolation and future expansion of the network. * Proven network monitoring and maintenance tools.