The Edge Cabin Network Platform
A Nimble, Scalable Alternative Architecture
The Edge is an installed full-cabin network IFE platform that can scale to accommodate installations on RJs, single aisle, or long range aircraft.
The Edge system does not require a headend server as the multi-core application processor and 802.11ax access point are co-resident in a crown-mounted LRU. It satisfies Aircraft I/O by connecting a small flange mount box in the EE-Bay and content can load wirelessly or via a large format SSD content loader. The Edge offers a redundant system that can install in an overnight. You can add applications to the Edge via virtual machines or containers.
AVAILABLE Q2 2020![Edge modularity Edge modularity](/images/default-source/astronics-csc/edge-webpage_modularity-icon.tmb-thumb80.png?sfvrsn=42e2b258_0)
Modularity
Distributed architecture allows platform to be flexible for any number of devices
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Security
Building blocks can be configured for redundancy, high availability, and distributed computing.
Decentralized design is more secure
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Cost Effective
System installed in an overnight
No rack space required
Elimination of ARINC 600 architecture
Platform Installation
The Edge is designed with a simple, overnight installation in mind.
- No rack space required
- With the elimination of a 4 MCU server, only a Small Flange Mount Box (AIO) is needed in the EEBay
- Elimination of ARINC 600 Architecture
- SmartWAP is installed above ceiling panels, just like a CWAP
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