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TransPAC Networking Plans April 2003-October 2004

Learn about the TransPAC Project's current and future plans for high-performance networking, including the expansion of connections and the development of a unified R/E network between Asia, the US, and Europe.

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TransPAC Networking Plans April 2003-October 2004

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  1. TransPAC Networking Plans April 2003-October 2004 James Williams TransPAC Executive Investigator Indiana University

  2. Focus of this talk Provide background on the current TransPAC project. Present TransPAC expansion plans for next 6-12 months Outline a broader view of high-performance R/E networking Present issues for further discussion

  3. TransPAC Background The TransPAC Project provides high-performance network connectivity between the Asia-Pacific region and the United States for the purpose of encouraging educational and scientific collaboration among scientists and researchers in these respective areas. Specifically, TransPAC connects the Asia-Pacific Advanced Network (APAN) to the US high-performance infrastructure (Abilene, the vBNS and “Fednets”) and to other international high-performance networks (Canarie, and EU networks). Web site: www.transpac.org

  4. TransPAC Background 2 The TransPAC Project is jointly funded by the US National Science Foundation and the Japan Science and Technology Corporation. Japanese funding will be transferred shortly to the Communications Research Laboratory. Indiana University provides technical and administrative support for TransPAC in the US. KDDI provides similar support for TransPAC in Japan. Web site: www.transpac.org

  5. Current TransPAC Network Dual OC-12 connections between the US and Asia OC-12 POS connection between Tokyo and Seattle OC-12 ATM connection between Tokyo and Chicago(StarLight)

  6. Short-term TransPAC Plans Based on pricing…. Expand Tokyo-Chicago link (OC-48 or OC-192) Shift from ATM to POS on Tokyo-Chicago link Eliminate Tokyo-Seattle link (cost considerations) To be completed by September 2003

  7. Unified R/E Network Asia-US-EU Broader Goal Building on the success of TransPAC, Euro-Link and STAR TAP, construct a unified high-performance R/E network between Asia, the US and Europe. The HPIIS extension program will make this possible.

  8. Unified R/E Network Benefits Single network serving Asia, North America and Europe Based on Asian and European hubs. Not dependent on donations Specific focus on serving the R/E community Emphasis on both production quality services and experimental services

  9. Issues for Discussion Proposition Production quality high-performance international connectivity is essential for the support of both existing science/research collaborations and developing e-science international research consortiums. Within the US How should/do the HPIIS programs relate to the Cyberinfrastructure report? What is the future of the HPIIS programs, post October 2004? Globally How should critical R/E network infrastructure be funded and operated?

  10. URLs www.transpac.org http://www.euro-link.org/ http://www.startap.net/starlight/ www.apan.net www.dante.net http://www.canarie.ca/canet4/ Jim Williams williams@indiana.edu

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