1. The GRID and the Cardiff LAN upgrade Tom Wiersma INFOS 22 July 2003

2. 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.

3. GRID and Cardiff LAN Pervasive Networks LTD Contract Holders Foundry Hardware 10 GE backbone moving to 40 GE 1000 Gigabit Server Connections 20,000 100 Mbps user outlets “Next Generation” hardware (2004) Up to 100 Virtual NetScreen Firewalls

4. 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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7. Benefits High bandwidth Better Security Better Resilience Managed access through use of Communities

8. 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

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10. 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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13. Issues Engineering problems Migration External connectivity Cost

14. GRID and Cardiff LAN Short Term Actions Resolve engineering issues Solicit for trial GRID users Layer 2 Migration

15. 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?