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SCINET: Connecting South Carolina's Networks

SCINET is a state network gathering widely deployed LANs, voice electronic tandem networks, video conferencing, fast packet networks, and more to support state agencies, schools, libraries, and universities. Explore the backbone structure, initiatives, partnerships, and ongoing projects. Contact Tom Fletcher for inquiries.

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SCINET: Connecting South Carolina's Networks

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  1. SCINETThe South Carolina Information NetworkA Gathering of State NetworksSt. Louis, Missouri April 17, 2000 Tom Fletcher Deputy Director Office of Information Resources

  2. Infrastructure • Widely Deployed LANs • Voice Electronic Tandem Network • Videoconferencing - H.320 • Fast Packet Networks (F/R, SMDS &ATM) • SNA Networks • Capital Campus Fiber/ATM - MetroNet • Internet/Internet 2 • 32 Channel Digital Satellite - 1800 sites • ITFS - 500 sites

  3. SCINET Users • State Agencies • K-12 Schools and Libraries • Higher Education • Technical Colleges • Universities • County and Local Governments - Optional

  4. Old Backbone Network Structure FrameRelay FrameRelay T-1 SNA 9.6K 56K 19.2K T-1 Voice ETN/PBX ETN/PBX 64 K T-1

  5. ATM & MetroNet 2000 • Currently supporting voice and data • Core ATM switches installed in Columbia & Charleston • Agency Sites in Capital Complex • OC-3’s to SC Net and BellSouth ATM • DS-3 Frame Relay • DS-3 SMDS • InterLATA ATM in “Megabit Increments” • ATM to InfoAvenue (ISP) in “Megabit Increments” with bursting • Internet 2

  6. SCINET ATM Backbone • Provided by carriers • Enables Integration on ATM backbone: • Frame Relay FRF-8 in place • K-12 Network conversion to F/R underway • H.320 Video links in progress • Electronic Tandem Network next • SNA Networks converting to TCP/IP • Internet - 4 LATAs • Internet 2 • In place

  7. Best of Both Worlds 1.5M 64K 1.5M 1.5M • Allows High Speed Access at Main Location, Low Speed Access at Remote Sites • Ensures Each Site is Provided a Solution that Delivers the Best Price Performance • Service Interworking (FRF-8) provided by IXC 256K Frame Relay 155M ATM 1.5M 768K 45M 64K 1.5M

  8. K-12 Technology InitiativePartnership • WANs for each District/Library System • District connected to the Backbone • Internet from the Backbone • Professional Development • S.C. Educational Television • ITFS expansion • Digitization of tape resources • 2-Way Video Pilot Projects

  9. K-12 Technology Initiative • WANs for each District/Library System • District connected to the Backbone • Internet from the Backbone

  10. K-12 Technology Initiative • All Schools and Districts (1260) Connected • Over 90% T-1’s or higher bandwidth to every school • T-1’s to DS-3’s for District Offices • All Public Libraries (190) Connected • 30% T-1’s • 70% 64K

  11. Internet Connectivity • Users can connect through OIR routers or directly to State Contract ISP • ATM OC-3 connections in 4 major LATAs • 30/45 MBPS in Columbia • 10/15 MBPS in Charleston • 5/7.5 MBPS in other LATAs • 10/15 each for 3 major universities • 28 direct T-1’s for other colleges, etc. • Moving toward ATM

  12. Internet 2 Partnership • South Carolina Consortium filed a joint application to NSF • South Carolina Research Authority • OIR • Clemson University • Medical University of South Carolina • University of South Carolina

  13. Internet 2 • ATM networks at each university • OC-3 access to the Backbone • OC-3 to SoX and vBNS backbone in Atlanta • 45 MBPS on the Backbone allocated to each University

  14. LATA Configurations Internet Independent Frame Relay Independent Frame Relay BellSouth/ ICO ATM OC-3 OC-3 OC-3 Voice OC-3 DS-3 InterLATA ATM MetroNet 2000 BellSouth Frame Relay SCNet POP SCNet POP Management Reports DS-3 DS-1 DS-3 Independent SMDS OC-3 DS-3 DS-1 BellSouth Frame Relay OC-3 BellSouth/ ICO ATM BellSouth SMDS BellSouth SMDS Independent SMDS Internet 2

  15. On-going Projects • Consolidated Data Center • WEB-based Customer Work Order System • PBX System Upgrades • Extend the life of the existing 50,000 plus telephones • Provide new features and services • Provide for ATM connectivity

  16. On-going Projects • OIR/DOT Fiber RFP • 900 miles of Interstate Right of Way • Intelligent Transportation System (DOT) • Statewide Fiber Backbone (OIR) • Potential Conversion of ITFS from Analog to Digital • Wireless Last Mile • Testing of Voice over IP • Testing of H.323 Video

  17. RFP 2000/2001 • Private Line • Frame Relay • SMDS • ATM • Videoconferencing • Centrex • Local Service? • Other Services?

  18. Questions? Tom Fletcher fletchtj@oir.state.sc.us 803-896-0404

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