SuraNet Phase II

这项提议是对东南大学研究协会两年期奖励的延续，目的是在该国东南部建立一个由13个州和哥伦比亚特区组成的区域网络。SURAnet于1987年3月开始运行，现已发展到44个节点，包括30所大学和14个联邦研究站点。SuRAnet第二阶段提案特别征求尽可能广泛的用户和服务器社区的参与。除了附属于NSFnet主干网络并为该地区提供全国连接的网络运营中心(NOC)的SURAnet运营外，SURAnet还将协调每个州智能节点或关键站点的本地化运营和服务。这些智能节点将通过高速骨干网(150万比特/秒)连接。该州的其他节点或机构将根据当地需求通过9.6Kb、56Kb或1.5Mbs的线速连接到智能节点。费用分摊由参加网络的每个机构通过实施局域网、网络信息服务和向SURAnet业务中心支付年度会费来提供。*

This proposal is a renewal of the 2 year award made to the Southeastern Universities Research Association to implement a regional network in the southeastern section of the country comprising 13 states and the District of Columbia. SURAnet became operational in March 1987 and has grown to 44 nodes, including 30 universities and 14 federal research sites. The SURAnet Phase II proposal specifically solicits participation by the widest possible community of users and servers. In addition to the SURAnet Operations at the Network Operations Center (NOC), which is attached to the NSFNET Backbone network and which provides nationwide connectivity for the region, SURAnet will coordinate the localized operations and services of Smart Nodes or key sites in each state. These Smart Nodes will be connected by a high speed backbone net (1.5 million bits per second). Other nodes or institutions in the state will be connected to the Smart Nodes via line speeds of 9.6Kbs, 56Kbs, or 1.5Mbs depending on local needs. Cost sharing is offered by each institution participating in the network through implementation of local area networks, network information services, and the payment of annual membership fees to the SURAnet Operations Center.***