1. Fall 2006 Internet2 Member Meeting
Chicago, Illinois 4-7 December 2006

2. Internet2 Governance and Nominations Committee
Jeffrey Lehman Cornell University

3. Fall 2006 Internet2 Member Meeting
Chicago, Illinois 4-7 December 2006

4. The future advanced nationwide network for research and education
Internet2 Network
Dynamic… Scalable… Powered by Community
The future advanced nationwide network for research and education

5. More than a backbone – it’s the system!
The campus is the foundation
Community is key

6. An Asset for the Community An Asset for the Community
Universities
Universities
Researchers
Researchers
Regional Networks
Regional Networks
K-12
K-12
Industry
Industry
Community control of network infrastructure
Leverage global telecommunications leader
carrier-class reliability, economy of scale, services
Capitalize on latest technology
Create asset that benefits entire community
universities, researchers, regional networks, K-12, industry, government, international community
International
International

7. Hybrid optical and IP network Dynamic and static wavelength services
Internet2 Network
Hybrid optical and IP network
Dynamic and static wavelength services
Fiber, equipment dedicated to Internet2; Level 3 maintains network and service level
Platform supports production services and experimental projects
Level 3 Communications optical fiber platform – point to point services where dedicated circuits are needed
Internet Protocol (IP) services for normal Internet-based applications, built on Level 3 optical system
Extremely cost-effective -- Community Control over the networking infrastructure, without taking on cost risks of equipment sparing and obsolescence, system maintenance.  Carrier provides an SLA for the waves
Ability to set up networks at will for specific purposes

8. Scalable
Scalable
Capacity and reliability along entire network to serve large scale projects
Flexibility to provide customized support
dynamic provisioning across network in seconds
capacity and duration of circuits
Scalable – number and speed of wavelengths
migration to higher Gbps wavelengths
Community retains complete control of Layer 1 optical system including provisioning and switching of wavelengths
technology upgrades can be accomplished when the community requires them.
Cost-effective solutions to networking needs
Bandwidth allocation
Value-added services: FiberCo dark fiber, WaveCo “off-net” waves, FiberCo professional services from network inception and design to management and maintenance
Commodity transit and commercial peering through regional network partners

9. Internet2 Network - Layer 1
Internet2 Network Optical Switching Node
Level3 Regen Site
Internet2 Redundant Drop/Add Site
ESnet Drop/Add Site

10. Internet2 Network Deployment
First link up and live!
Internet2 Network Optical Switching Node
Level3 Regen Site
Internet2 Redundant Drop/Add Site
ESnet Drop/Add Site

11. Internet2 Network Deployment
Phase 1: New York, Philadelphia, Washington, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Chicago, Boston and Buffalo
       Internet2 and Connector Site Design Discussions       Complete
        Colocation Planning, Connector Coordination              Complete
        Colocation Availability and Equipment Installation        Oct. 17, 2006  to Dec. 15, 2006
        Wave Availability and Backbone Turn Up                     Nov. 17, 2006
        Connector Cutover and Abilene Node Turn Down        Nov. 27, 2006 to Jan 17, 2007   
Internet2 Network Optical Switching Node
Level3 Regen Site
Internet2 Redundant Drop/Add Site
ESnet Drop/Add Site

12. Internet2 Network Deployment
Phase 2: Raleigh, Atlanta, Nashville, Louisville, Indianapolis
       Internet2 and Connector Site Design Discussions          Decisions by Nov. 17, 2006
        Colocation Planning, Connector Coordination                 Final design due Nov. 22, 2006
        Colocation Availability and Equipment Installation           Jan. 30, 2007 to Mar. 2, 2007
        Wave Availability and Backbone Turn Up                        Mar. 2, 2007
        Connector Cutover and Abilene Node Turn Down           Mar. 2, 2007 to Apr. 15, 2007
Internet2 Network Optical Switching Node
Level3 Regen Site
Internet2 Redundant Drop/Add Site
ESnet Drop/Add Site

13. Internet2 Network Deployment
Phase 3: Kansas City, Tulsa, Houston, Baton Rouge, Jacksonville, Albuquerque, Denver
       Internet2 and Connector Site Design Discussions        Decisions by Dec. 29, 2006
        Colocation Planning, Connector Coordination               Final design due Jan. 9, 2007
        Colocation Availability and Equipment Installation        Mar. 19, 2007 to Apr. 19, 2007
        Wave Availability and Backbone Turn Up                     Apr. 19, 2007
        Connector Cutover and Abilene Node Turn Down        Apr. 19, 2007 to May 20, 2007
Internet2 Network Optical Switching Node
Level3 Regen Site
Internet2 Redundant Drop/Add Site
ESnet Drop/Add Site

14. Internet2 Network Deployment
Phase 3: Kansas City, Tulsa, Houston, Baton Rouge, Jacksonville, Albuquerque, Denver
       Internet2 and Connector Site Design Discussions        Decisions by Dec. 29, 2006
        Colocation Planning, Connector Coordination               Final design due Jan. 9, 2007
        Colocation Availability and Equipment Installation        Mar. 19, 2007 to Apr. 19, 2007
        Wave Availability and Backbone Turn Up                     Apr. 19, 2007
        Connector Cutover and Abilene Node Turn Down        Apr. 19, 2007 to May 20, 2007
Internet2 Network Optical Switching Node
Level3 Regen Site
Internet2 Redundant Drop/Add Site
ESnet Drop/Add Site

15. Internet2 Network Deployment
Phase 4: Salt Lake City, Seattle, Portland, Los Angeles
       Internet2 and Connector Site Design Discussions         Decisions by Jan. 26, 2007
        Colocation Planning, Connector Coordination                 Final design due Feb. 13, 2007
        Colocation Availability and Equipment Installation           April 23, 2007 to May 24, 2007
        Wave Availability and Backbone Turn Up                        May 24 & June 12, 2007
        Connector Cutover and Abilene Node Turn Down           May 24, 2007 to July 15, 2007
Internet2 Network Optical Switching Node
Level3 Regen Site
Internet2 Redundant Drop/Add Site
ESnet Drop/Add Site

16. Internet2 Network Deployment
Phase 4: Salt Lake City, Seattle, Portland, Los Angeles
        Internet2 and Connector Site Design Discussions         Decisions by Jan. 26, 2007
        Colocation Planning, Connector Coordination                 Final design due Feb. 13, 2007
        Colocation Availability and Equipment Installation           April 23, 2007 to May 24, 2007
        Wave Availability and Backbone Turn Up                        May 24 & June 12, 2007
        Connector Cutover and Abilene Node Turn Down           May 24, 2007 to July 15, 2007
Internet2 Network Optical Switching Node
Level3 Regen Site
Internet2 Redundant Drop/Add Site
ESnet Drop/Add Site

17. Moving Forward Moving Forward Middleware Performance Policy Security
Circuit Control Plane
building on DRAGON, CHEETAH, and HOPI
Middleware
Authentication, Authorization, Accounting
NSF Middleware Initiative (Shibboleth, InCommon)
Security
Internet2 Observatory
All end-to-end – campus, region, backbone, international
Security
End to End

18. Timothy Lance President and Chairman
NYSERNet
Timothy Lance President and Chairman

19. Fall 2006 Internet2 Member Meeting
Chicago, Illinois 4-7 December 2006