Enhancing Research Connectivity: The Rochester Optical Networking Initiative
On May 4, 2005, the University of Rochester Medical Center and Eastman School of Music unveiled an innovative Optical Networking Initiative to bolster research and healthcare services. This dual optical network features 63 miles of leased fiber and 10 advanced Cisco nodes, facilitating vital connections between University resources, the campus, and the broader internet through collaboration with Rochester Institute of Technology. By eliminating costly Telco dependencies and provisioning bandwidth efficiently, this initiative underscores a commitment to enhancing research capabilities and elevating healthcare services.
Enhancing Research Connectivity: The Rochester Optical Networking Initiative
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Metropolitan Network Eastman School of Music UR Medical Center & Affiliates Memorial Art Gallery David E. Lewis, Director Information Technology Services Optical Networking Initiative May 4th, 2005 Outpatient Health Care UR Cardiovascular Research GigaPOP
The What? • Our current working definition – subject to modification . • Dual Optical Metropolitan Network Rings utilizing 63 miles of IRU/lease/University fiber. • 10 Cisco 15454 Dense Wave Division Multiplexing nodes. • Co-location in the Rochester downtown GigaPOP. • Connects University Resources to Campus and the Internet in collaboration with Rochester Institute of Technology.
The Why? • Enhance research network capabilities. • Eliminate costly Telco local loop. • Eliminate increasing Telco costs to enhance off-site connectivity. • Provision bandwidth without vendor interaction, expense and time -- flexibility. • Significant bandwidth potential -- you can do a lot with two fibers and we have a spare pair as well.
The Key Success Factors • Strong advocates across campus. • Joint collaboration locally with RIT. • Aligned with NYSERNet statewide. • Positioned for future large bandwidth collaborations. • Makes sense from a business perspective and ROI (cost avoidance and efficiencies). • Strong technical staff -- not plug and play.
That’s all folks david.lewis@rochester.edu “Committed to supporting teaching, learning, research, and health care service at the University of Rochester.”
