The OSU Network and Your ResearchApril 25, 2016

Outline

• The in-building network.

• The campus core network.

• The research network.

• Internet & Internet2.

• Ongoing investments.

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3 The OSU Network

Many research-related buildings have networks run by various departmental IT organizations.

• CEOAS• Engineering• Forestry• Science• Ag. Science

Port-speeds and capacity vary by building & network. IS works with dept. IT:

• brings 10G core feed to building/department• placement of wifi• cabling standards

Please contact your IT support provider to find out more details.

In-Building networks

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• New CoreDesigned to be redundant, scalable, secure. 10Gbps to most buildings not served by a departmental network.

• WifiAbout 50% high density Wireless-AC.Total about 2000+ access points (excl Residence Halls).Centrally managed by IS.

• Remote Campus networksHMSCOSU Cascades

OSU ‘commodity’ Networks

• Funded by NSF grant.

• Fast, 40G, connections between research data centers.

• Isolates research data from student and enterprise traffic

• This allows for much faster moving of data on campus

Eg.:

2TB of data @ 1Gbps ⇒ just under 5 hours to transfer.

2TB @ 10Gbps ⇒ about 30 minutes.

2TB @ 40Gbps ⇒ just over 7 minutes!

OSU Research Network

http://fasterdata.es.net/home/requirements-and-expectations

Research Network - cont.

• Currently implemented between CGRB and SARL

• Initial tests with 10G servers on this connection:

Research Network - cont.

• Various other locations connected, not yet in operation.

KEC, Dearborn, Gilbert, Cordley, Hinsdale

• Scheduled fast transfers to remote sites through use of DTN

(Data Transfer Nodes)

• Governance, onboarding process, etc. in development.

Research Network - cont.

• Fast network envisioned for research, with the ability to transports large datasets.

• Between research institutions in the US

• Many research-related organizations connected as well. XSEDE, ESNet, etc.

• Many large cloud providers connected (Google, Amazon, etc.)

• Connections to research networks abroad.

Connection to other researchers:Internet 2

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OSU is connected to I2 in Portland

• Current connection is 20Gbps in Portland 2 x 10Gbps, north and south path.

• Direct access to OHSU, UO, PSU via the In-State network,connected together in Portland.

• Fast access to many research institution in US and around the world.

• Planning stage for upgrade to 100Gbps next fiscal year. Here is why...

Internet 2 @ OSU

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Why OSU needs to upgrade our I2 connection: A brief history of network use.

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Average traffic to research partners AY11/12, March 11-17

5 minute averages

Traffic to Research Partners AY12/13, March 6-12One-time peak usage goes up

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5 minute averages

Traffic to Research Partners AY14/15, March 8-14Peaks become frequent, multiple times a week occurrences

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5 minute averages

Network Research in the Cloud AY14/15 - Sept 13-19Peaks are the new normal, multiple days, ongoing.

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*500TB Transferred from CEOAS to Windows Azure Cloud, 9/12/14 thru 9/20/14.At about 6Gbps, this took 8 days.

5 minute averages

Ongoing Information Services (IS) InvestmentsRecent upgrades to wifi & network in:

Valley Library, Milam, Kidder, Gilkey

LINC, Strand, Cascade Hall

Worked with partners in CoE, CEOAS to upgrade wifi

Ongoing or planned:

Furman Hall, OSU Cascades Acad. Building

Cordley 1109, other large auditoriums

Ongoing annual investments in upgrades are focussed on

teaching impact.

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Upcoming Large IS Investments

$10M debt service funding for:

Outside / underground plant, benefits to you:

• Secondary communications hub on west side.Will provide some redundancy to network services.

• Alternate fiber route fiber to key buildings. Will provide continuing services should main hub in Kerr fail.

Inside buildings, benefits to you:

• Building wiring upgrades in Nash, Ballard, Moreland, others as funding allows

• In-building fiber upgrades to allow for future growth(40G, 100G, and beyond)

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How can you learn more?

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IS typically shares our projects and plans via:

● Inter-departmental project update meetings

● At ITCC meetings (membership from all colleges.)

● DCA meetings

Thank you!

Questions?

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