Implementation of an IP based backbone for MichNet

该奖项支持升级设备和数据 MICHNET的通信线路，一个全州范围的网络， 在密歇根州的高等教育机构中。 MICHNET系统自1973年以来一直在运作， X.25网络协议。 然而，目前的交通量 超过了硬件、软件和现代数据的能力 正在安装支持TCP/IP的通信设备。 此外，包括全州主干线的线路正在 从目前的每秒150万比特升级到每秒150万比特， 每秒56，000比特，以适应更大的流量。 该网络的主要目标是促进合作 项目和机构之间的资源共享，包括 那些在国家之外。 MICHNET将提供业务 管理和信息服务，它将给 参与大学连接到NSFNET，高速 (1.5- 每秒4500万比特）国家骨干网。 的 该项目还将支持中央站点冗余和 设备. 大学需要更强大的功能和网络速度 能够访问超级计算机、图书馆， 传输沿着，能够实现更可靠的邮件 系统 学生和教师的研究将受益于这种联系。 这也是学校探索的独特机会 创新教育资源。

This award supports upgrading equipment and data communications lines for MICHNET, a statewide network operating among higher education institutions in the state of Michigan. The MICHNET system has been operating since 1973 utilizing X.25 network protocols. Current traffic volume, however, has exceeded the capacity of the hardware and software and modern data communications equipment supporting TCP/IP is being installed. Also, the lines comprising the statewide backbone are being upgraded to 1.5 million bits per second from the current speed of 56,000 bits per second to accommodate the larger volume of traffic. A primary goal of the network is to facilitate collaborative projects and sharing of resources between institutions, including those outside the state. MICHNET will provide operations management and information services and it will give the participating universities a connection to the NSFNET, a high speed (1.5 - 45 million bits per second) National Backbone network. The project will also support an upgrade of central site redundant and equipment. The universities need greater functionality and network speed to be able to access supercomputers, libraries, and make file transfers along with being able to implement a more reliable mail system. Students and faculty research will benefit from the link. This is also a unique opportunity for the schools to explore innovative educational resources.