The GRID and the Cardiff LAN upgrade Tom Wiersma INFOS 22 July 2003
GRID and Cardiff LAN The Cardiff LAN upgrade A major joint project involving Cardiff University and the University of Wales College of Medicine to install a high speed local area network. SRIF funding targets GRID and research stakeholders and HEFCW Teaching and Learning funding ensures campus wide connectivity.
GRID and Cardiff LAN Pervasive Networks LTD Contract Holders Foundry Hardware 10 GE backbone moving to 40 GE 1000 Gigabit Server Connections 20, Mbps user outlets “Next Generation” hardware (2004) Up to 100 Virtual NetScreen Firewalls
GRID and Cardiff LAN Modular design methodology, allowing organic growth and based on: Core – Very High throughput switches and fibres linking major locations Distribution – Providing high bandwidth high availability within major locations Edge – Delivering services to customers
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Benefits High bandwidth Better Security Better Resilience Managed access through use of Communities
GRID and Cardiff LAN Installation Timetable CU “Core”, “Distribution” and limited “Edge” (SRIF) – Completed May 2003 CU remaining “Distribution” and “Edge” (HEFCW T&L) – August 2003 UWCM – By October 2003
GRID and Cardiff LAN
Project Stages STAGE I Emulates existing Layer 2 network Completion September 2003 STAGE II Migration to Layer 3 network communities Foundry MG8 40GE installation Completion August 2004
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Issues Engineering problems Migration External connectivity Cost
GRID and Cardiff LAN Short Term Actions Resolve engineering issues Solicit for trial GRID users Layer 2 Migration
GRID and Cardiff LAN What are we aiming for? To be able to go anywhere at anytime for any amount of safe, diverse data INSTANTLYQuestions?