AI in the Mississippi River
- AI in the Mississippi River: Server Configuration
This article details the server infrastructure supporting the "AI in the Mississippi River" project, a research initiative utilizing artificial intelligence to monitor and predict river conditions, analyze water quality, and optimize barge traffic. This documentation is intended for new system administrators and developers contributing to the project. It will cover hardware specifications, software stack, and network topology.
Project Overview
The "AI in the Mississippi River" project relies on a distributed network of sensors deployed along the Mississippi River. Data from these sensors (water level, temperature, dissolved oxygen, turbidity, barge locations via AIS (Automatic Identification System)) is transmitted to a central processing cluster for analysis. The AI models utilize this data to provide real-time insights and predictive analytics. Data pipelines are critical to this process. The project's success depends on a robust and scalable server infrastructure. Scalability is a key concern.
Hardware Specifications
The server infrastructure is divided into three tiers: Edge Servers, Processing Servers, and Database Servers.
Edge Servers
These servers are located near sensor clusters and handle initial data ingestion and pre-processing. They perform basic filtering and aggregation before transmitting data to the processing cluster.
| Component | Specification | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Xeon E-2388G (8 cores, 3.2 GHz) | 10 |
| RAM | 32 GB DDR4 ECC | 10 |
| Storage | 1 TB NVMe SSD | 10 |
| Network Interface | Dual 10 GbE | 10 |
| Power Supply | 80+ Platinum, 650W | 10 |
Processing Servers
These servers host the AI models and perform the bulk of the data analysis. They are equipped with powerful GPUs for accelerated computing. GPU computing is vital.
| Component | Specification | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD EPYC 7763 (64 cores, 2.45 GHz) | 8 |
| RAM | 256 GB DDR4 ECC | 8 |
| Storage | 2 x 4 TB NVMe SSD (RAID 1) | 8 |
| GPU | NVIDIA A100 (80 GB) | 8 |
| Network Interface | Dual 100 GbE | 8 |
| Power Supply | 80+ Titanium, 2000W | 8 |
Database Servers
These servers store the processed data and provide access to the AI models and applications. Database management is essential for data integrity.
| Component | Specification | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Xeon Gold 6338 (32 cores, 2.0 GHz) | 4 |
| RAM | 512 GB DDR4 ECC | 4 |
| Storage | 8 x 8 TB SAS HDD (RAID 6) | 4 |
| Network Interface | Quad 10 GbE | 4 |
| Power Supply | 80+ Platinum, 1200W | 4 |
Software Stack
The software stack is built on a Linux foundation and leverages open-source technologies. Open-source software is preferred.
- Operating System: Ubuntu Server 22.04 LTS
- Containerization: Docker and Kubernetes for application deployment and orchestration.
- Programming Languages: Python (primary), R (statistical analysis).
- AI Frameworks: TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn.
- Database: PostgreSQL with PostGIS extension for geospatial data.
- Message Queue: Kafka for asynchronous data communication.
- Monitoring: Prometheus and Grafana for system monitoring and visualization.
- Version Control: Git using GitHub for code management.
- Web Server: Nginx for serving API endpoints and web applications.
Network Topology
The server infrastructure is hosted in a secure data center with redundant power and network connections. The network topology is a tiered architecture.
- Edge Servers: Connected to the sensor network via fiber optic cables. They connect to the processing cluster via a dedicated 10 GbE link.
- Processing Servers: Interconnected via a 100 GbE fabric. They connect to the database servers via a 40 GbE link.
- Database Servers: Replicated for high availability and disaster recovery. They are accessible by the processing servers and authorized applications. High availability is critical.
- Firewall: A dedicated firewall protects the entire infrastructure from external threats. Network security is paramount.
- Load Balancing: HAProxy distributes traffic across the processing and database servers.
Security Considerations
Security is a top priority. The following measures are in place:
- Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.
- Intrusion detection and prevention systems.
- Data encryption at rest and in transit.
- Strong authentication and access control mechanisms.
- Regular software updates and patching. Software updates are essential.
Future Enhancements
Planned future enhancements include:
- Implementation of a more sophisticated AI model for predicting river flooding.
- Integration of data from additional sources, such as weather forecasts and satellite imagery.
- Expansion of the sensor network to cover a larger area of the Mississippi River.
- Exploring the use of edge computing to reduce latency and bandwidth requirements. Edge computing can improve response times.
Server maintenance procedures are documented elsewhere.
Intel-Based Server Configurations
| Configuration | Specifications | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Core i7-6700K/7700 Server | 64 GB DDR4, NVMe SSD 2 x 512 GB | CPU Benchmark: 8046 |
| Core i7-8700 Server | 64 GB DDR4, NVMe SSD 2x1 TB | CPU Benchmark: 13124 |
| Core i9-9900K Server | 128 GB DDR4, NVMe SSD 2 x 1 TB | CPU Benchmark: 49969 |
| Core i9-13900 Server (64GB) | 64 GB RAM, 2x2 TB NVMe SSD | |
| Core i9-13900 Server (128GB) | 128 GB RAM, 2x2 TB NVMe SSD | |
| Core i5-13500 Server (64GB) | 64 GB RAM, 2x500 GB NVMe SSD | |
| Core i5-13500 Server (128GB) | 128 GB RAM, 2x500 GB NVMe SSD | |
| Core i5-13500 Workstation | 64 GB DDR5 RAM, 2 NVMe SSD, NVIDIA RTX 4000 |
AMD-Based Server Configurations
| Configuration | Specifications | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Ryzen 5 3600 Server | 64 GB RAM, 2x480 GB NVMe | CPU Benchmark: 17849 |
| Ryzen 7 7700 Server | 64 GB DDR5 RAM, 2x1 TB NVMe | CPU Benchmark: 35224 |
| Ryzen 9 5950X Server | 128 GB RAM, 2x4 TB NVMe | CPU Benchmark: 46045 |
| Ryzen 9 7950X Server | 128 GB DDR5 ECC, 2x2 TB NVMe | CPU Benchmark: 63561 |
| EPYC 7502P Server (128GB/1TB) | 128 GB RAM, 1 TB NVMe | CPU Benchmark: 48021 |
| EPYC 7502P Server (128GB/2TB) | 128 GB RAM, 2 TB NVMe | CPU Benchmark: 48021 |
| EPYC 7502P Server (128GB/4TB) | 128 GB RAM, 2x2 TB NVMe | CPU Benchmark: 48021 |
| EPYC 7502P Server (256GB/1TB) | 256 GB RAM, 1 TB NVMe | CPU Benchmark: 48021 |
| EPYC 7502P Server (256GB/4TB) | 256 GB RAM, 2x2 TB NVMe | CPU Benchmark: 48021 |
| EPYC 9454P Server | 256 GB RAM, 2x2 TB NVMe |
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