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Notable Network Events and Achievements 2013-2014
Internet 2 100 G port established in Jacksonville
In January 2013, FLR staff completed installation of a 100 Gigabit port in support of
a University of Florida initiative to implement the nation’s irst higher education 100G segment between Gainesville and Internet2’s Advanced Layer 2 - 100 Gbps port in Jacksonville, Florida. With this advanced networking capability, UF created a Science DMZ for research; and also deployed emerging technology protocols such as Software Deined Networking and Open Flow.
Ampath/Padtec Open Wave
FLR established a strategic partnership with FIU/AMPATH to develop a 100G wave from AMPATH to Internet2 via FLR utilizing Padtec devices. In addition to being a gateway to Latin America Internet2 and other regional networks, this exciting partnership positions FLR’s members and afiliates to beneit from new relationships in this fast growing region of the world.
SDN/OpenFlow
Installation of the FLR OpenFlow Test bed was completed in August 2013 with the deployment of Pica8/Pronto 3295 switches at all ive FLRNet core PoPs. OpenFlow deines the open communications protocol in Software Deined Networks that enables the Controller to interact with the forwarding plane and make adjustments to the network, so it can better adapt to changing conditions and requirements. With OpenFlow, the network can be made more responsive to real-time trafic demands, enabling researchers to build highly scalable, lexible networks that readily adapt to changing needs.
AmLight Supercomputing demonstration at Supercomputing 13 in Denver
FLR supported the AmLight demonstration of two long-haul network experiments that spanned the continents of South and North America. The demonstration allocated up to 20Gbps of bandwidth capacity between São Paulo and Miami and extended the capacity from Miami to the Super Computing 13 show loor in Denver, Colorado. Layer2 lightpaths were provisioned from São Paulo to the show loor in Denver, overlayed on the AmLight, FLR, NLR and Internet2 AL2S backbone networks.
NLR – severance of relationship
In early 2014, National LambdaRail, the original national research and education network from which the inspiration for the creation of FLR was sprung, ceased operations. FLR staff, along with staff from several other regional networks across the country, worked with NLR staff to ensure appropriate alternative pathways were in place upon the discontinuation of the network. As a result of these efforts, there was no negative impact on the ability of FLR members and afiliates to continue their operations.
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