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z2rlab - Zee2 Remote Lab
z2rlab is a system for accessing remote equipment (i.e. computers, boards etc)
from anywhere using only web-browser. It comprises a server, A/C power
control unit, serial interfaces and discrete digital I/O. This comes
packaged as a system houses in a standard 19-inch racking system (see picture
on the left)
The system allows deployment of locally developed software images, or images
developed using the integrated build environment on the server.
Block diagram
Use cases
- A team need access to a limited resource (i.e. a new prototype board)
- Geographically dispersed teams need to maximising utilisation across time zones
- Target systems are not easily accessible (noise, cold, secure, ..) but you need to allow controlled access
- You cannot visit all your customers, but want to allow them to try out your product
- You need a way of simply, reliably and repeatably booting complex systems without having to be a bootloader or operating system expert (e.g. application developers)
- You need a defined environment to do regression tests (elimiating the developers local customisation uncertainties)
- You need non-destructive way of testing bootloaders without JTAG or re-Flashing your boards. Using z2rlab and remote virtual boards makes this task simple and effective
Unique features
- COTS equipment (Commercial Off The Shelf)
- By using commercial off the shelf hardware and a number of open-source software components, we have been able to minimise system cost. This benefit is directly passed on to you.
- Design:
- One of the overriding design goals was to make the system simple to use. By clear layout and automation of complex steps, we have striven to make using the system a breeze.
- Technology:
- Here are just a few items:
- Client access via a web-browser (IE or Firefox)
- All data securely tunnelled over https
- Access to real or simulated remote targets
- Connect only mode, or fully automated Operating System boot
- Develop images locally and upload, or build remotely using LTIB
- Coordinated access using a booking system and channel locking
- Extensible architecture (for future products: i.e. automated testing)
Availability
Z2rlab systems are built to order. Typically the lead time is less than 6 weeks from order.
Options and Pricing
The system may be bought as either a 4 or 8 channel capable system. Each system may be ordered with one or more channels. Further channels may be bought later if you need to upgrade (up to the system capability limit).
The Base System can be purchased on shopnohau.co.uk, but please feel free to contact us for further details.