Graduation Semester and Year
Summer 2026
Language
English
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science in Computer Science
Department
Computer Science and Engineering
First Advisor
Negin Fraidouni
Second Advisor
David Levine
Third Advisor
Donna French
Abstract
This thesis evaluates whether PCIe-fabric-based resource pooling can support a decentralized neighborhood micro-data-center model under real implementation constraints. The work combines architecture design, prototype deployment, performance benchmarking, and security assessment. Results show strong prototype-scale feasibility with low-latency and high-throughput behavior, while also identifying deployment-blocking security gaps and operational maturity requirements. The thesis contributes an evidence-traceable path from concept validation to deployment-grade roadmap planning.
Keywords
PCIe, Data Centers, Virtualization, Dolphin
Disciplines
Computer and Systems Architecture | Data Storage Systems | Digital Communications and Networking | Hardware Systems
License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Recommended Citation
Niccum, Benjamin T., "Virtualized and Distributed Neighborhood Data Centers" (2026). Computer Science and Engineering Theses. 6.
https://mavmatrix.uta.edu/cse_theses2/6
Included in
Computer and Systems Architecture Commons, Data Storage Systems Commons, Digital Communications and Networking Commons, Hardware Systems Commons