E MERGING AND E NABLING G LOBAL, N ATIONAL, AND R EGIONAL N ETWORK I NFRASTRUCTURE T O S UPPORT R ESEARCH & E DUCATION

Global Research & Education Networks

“Drivers” The main drivers for these new 'application-empowered' networks are: high-performance e-science projects that consists of very large-scale applications - such as high-energy physics, astronomy, earth science, bio-informatics and the environmental sciences. Healthcare, Education, E-government, Emergency services, Workforce training. Emerging next generation technologies.

North American Research & Education Networks

Internet 2

National LambdaRail

FLR is owned and operated on behalf of 12 Florida research institutions: Florida Atlantic University Florida Gulf Coast University Florida Institute of Technology Florida International University Florida State University Nova Southeastern University University of Central Florida University of Florida University of Miami University of North Florida University of South Florida and the University of West Florida. 35 FLR Affiliates (includes Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute and Valencia College) FLR responds to participants’ needs and enables an evolving terrain of education and research infrastructure. Affiliates gain access to the network either through a FLR Equity partner’s network or a direct connection to the FLR infrastructure.

A Network Designed for Research FY Gigabit backbone – FY 2015 Capability to increase to ~7 terabits/sec 10 Gigabit connections to I2 and NLR. 100 Gigabit to Internet2 – January 2012 Dedicated waves and VPNs available Low latency, high headroom

To Provide What Researchers Need Collaboration Large, fast data flows Resource sharing Access to GENI, SDN/OF Access to global research resources (e.g., LHC)

Internet2 Advanced Layer2 Service/Innovat ion Platform 100Gbps Jacksonville Physics CMS/OSG 100G GNV-JACK FLRWave UF Campus Research Network NSF MRI Funded UF/FIU SDN Collaboration NSF-MRI FLR Starlight Chicago Example Network Designed for Research

Mission To further the development of a state-wide computational science infrastructure of advanced scientific computing, communication and education resources by promoting cooperation between Florida's universities.

Members 1.The Florida State University 2.The University of Central Florida 3.The University of Florida 4.The University of Miami 5.The University of South Florida Affiliates 1.Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University 2.Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 3.Florida Atlantic University 4.Florida Institute of Technology 5.Florida International University 6.University of North Florida

F LORIDA L AMBDA R AIL (FLR) HTTP :// WWW. FLRNET. ORG FLRNET. ORG HTTP :// WWW. FLRNET. ORG FLRNET. ORG