Inspecting the performance of low-power nodes during the execution of edge computing tasks
Roberto Morabito · 2017
The more stringent requirements of many applications services - especially in terms of latency and bandwidth - is leading to the migration from data center based architecture towards a mobile-edge computing paradigm. This emerging network architecture aims to increase the overall infrastructure efficiency by delivering low-latency and bandwidth-efficient services. In this context, a not fully investigated aspect is represented by the possibility of placing edge-computing tasks on low-power nodes. This paper seeks to provide insights for future deployments, by conducting an empirical study on the performance evaluation of a Single-Board Computer and a Small-Form Factor Computer when acting as a mobile-edge computing server. Our results aim to determine the potentiality and the performance bounds for these devices, during the execution of applications characterized by different performance requirements.