Comparison of RACHEL and eNeighborhood Interventions
Since there is already a familiarity with the RACHEL system being tested in some schools, we provide a side-by-side comparison to bring better context to the eNeighborhood intervention.
Item |
Rachel |
eNeighborhood |
---|---|---|
Processor |
ARM Cortex-A72 4 Core |
Intel Core i5-13500 13th generation |
Processor benchmark (Passmark®) |
655 |
32,708 |
Processor Cores/Threads |
4/4 |
14/20 |
Max Concurrent Users |
30-50 |
200+ |
Maximum memory |
8GB |
64GB |
Maximum Disk |
4TB |
8TB |
Disk Lifetime |
300 TBW |
1,200 TBW |
Disk type |
SSD |
nVME 4.0 |
Disk Speed |
600MB/sec |
7,000MB/s |
Backup |
No |
Yes (Incremental and Full) |
Operating System – central computer |
Linux |
Windows Server 2022 |
Operating System – client devices |
Android |
Windows 11 |
Wi-Fi Distance |
45 |
3,200 |
Information Currently Being Used |
Downloaded to laptop |
Stored on Server, downloaded on demand |
Student Files kept on: |
Laptop |
Server (roaming profile) |
Student Management System |
No |
Included |
Automated collection and delivery of monitoring data |
No |
Included, delivery optimized for use in Africa |
Detailed monitoring of system health/usage |
No |
Included |
AI-based system maintenance |
No |
Included |
Daily hours available |
7 |
15-17 |
Open-Source learning content |
Included |
Included |
New Century® software for people who have missed parts of their schooling |
No |
Included |
Solar Energy |
Possible, DIY |
Yes, low-voltage, optimized for use in Africa |