AOOSTAR N1 PRO #
A compact mini PC, used as the mobile site’s Builder. Its two 2.5GbE NICs give it the upstream and site connections the bootstrap role needs.
Specs #
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | AOOSTAR N1 PRO |
| CPU | Intel N150 (upgraded N100 variant) |
| Memory | 12GB LPDDR5 |
| Storage | 1TB NVMe SSD (WD_BLACK SN770M) |
| Ethernet | 2x 2.5GbE (Intel i226-V) |
| Wi-Fi | Realtek RTL8821CE (802.11ac). Present, not used |
| Form factor | Mini PC |
| Cooling | Active (fan) |
Selection Rationale #
- Dual 2.5GbE NICs for upstream + substrate connectivity (bootstrap requirement)
- Compact form factor for dedicated always-on bootstrap role
- 12GB RAM sufficient for artifact serving and Ansible execution
- 1TB storage for ISOs, images, and boot artifacts
- Intel i226-V NICs for reliable network performance
In Service #
| Host | Role |
|---|---|
dv00bld001p01 | The Builder: Builder Node |
Physical #
| NIC | Use | Connects to |
|---|---|---|
enp4s0 (inventory eth0) | Management | Switch gi1/0/16, access, VLAN 99 |
enp1s0 (inventory eth1) | Upstream | The edge router’s LAN, directly |
- Wake-on-LAN: enabled on both wired NICs.
- Power and console: not documented. There is no console recovery page for the Builder yet.
Firmware #
The BIOS version is in the Software Catalog.
Evaluation #
| Role | Builder |
| Current | Not yet evaluated In service from before the Evaluation policy |
Revisions #
None yet.