This team will fill need for a server in places that uses the XO laptop. It will provide several basic server functions as well as a means of wireless connectivity. It will be inexpensive yet robust enough for use in harsh environments. The proposed server will:

  1. Provide DHCP, DNS, and a file server.
  2. Provide a SQL database.
  3. Provide 2GB storage per student
  4. Provide wireless connectivity to reach up to 1200 meters open space and provide a minimum 75 foot radius through 4 concrete block walls.
  5. Be scalable so that as needs increase, parts will be available to increase performance.
  6. Be a turnkey solution, ready to be utilized with very little setup.
  7. Operate on a Linux OS or other open source software.
  8. Have a processor with at least two cores.
  9. Operate on less than 400 watts of power total.
  10. Investigate a disaster recovery solution.
  11. Find a suitable case for the server components or design one we feel will limit the amount of dust and other elements we feel could be damaging to a server.