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OARtech OSCnet Technical Update

Stay informed about the latest technical developments in the OSCnet network, including backbone upgrades, new routers, bandwidth expansions, and partnership strategies. Get insights into upcoming projects and future directions.

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OARtech OSCnet Technical Update

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  1. OARtechOSCnet Technical Update Paul Schopis OSC Networking April 9, 2008

  2. Backbone Update • Closing of ring 4 AEP has to move POP in Huntington WVA, AEP alleges POP will be ready on May 15 • The Broadband Ohio project is proceeding • 5 new Juniper M320 Routers • 16 Cisco 7600 (Primarily used by OIT) • Rings 1,2 and 3 will be 10 Gig capacity

  3. Backbone Update • Current Gateways are running at 61% Average; 80% median • Total utilization is peaking ~5 Gbps • Getting additional bandwidth from Level3 • Additional Bandwidth needed for full protection • Looking at re-aggregating as BGP management is becoming troublesome

  4. Backbone Update • Newnet peering connection now @ 2.2 Gbps frequently • Additional increases will require additional bandwidth • Goal - Two 10 Gig circuits to replace current gateways • Almost in reach fiscally

  5. Partners • Leveraging portals with state • Current Phase 0 implementation has State connecting to OSCnet routers but at layer 2 only, VLAN and MPLS back haul; on going • Phase 1 Project plan being completed • Role out will start this summer

  6. New Directions • Merit interconnect update - Fiber is complete circuit has been turned up. • Will start in production service after testing is complete • Anticipate becoming operational within 2 weeks • Will share port with NewNet

  7. New Directions • Pittsburgh connection gear is here • Youngstown side done • 15454 installed in Pittsburgh • PSC POP move is almost complete • Fiber move issue seems to be resolved

  8. I2 and NLR update • Pankaj Shah - GNC • Paul Schopis - AOAC and NTAC • Quilt has become 501c3. Paul elected to Executive Committee and Vice Chair

  9. Questions?

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