OSC Networking Engineering Update OSTEER June 13 2007

OSC Networking Engineering Update OSTEER June 13, 2007 Paul Schopis Associate Director OSC Networking

Backbone Update • Ring 4 IRUs signed – Capital Review completed 8/06/07 – Gear is being processed • 10 Gbps upgrade to parts of Rings 1, 2 and 0.

Backbone Update • Looking two options for fall – Using I 2 commodity peering service; so far have seen ~600 Mbps – Will increase capacity with upgrades and when M 120 goes in – M 120 s POs have been cut – Looking at Level 3 using a 10 Gig. E pipe. Can buy as a burstable service, I. e. would really add a lot of “insurance” in uncertain times

Backbone Update • Time Warner Telecom - 625 Mbps • Considering changing commodity service from 4 OC-12, and 2 Gig. E to two 10 Gbps connections from different providers

Partners • Still bringing K-12 ITC sites on TFN • All are connected • Installing of 6509 s complete

New Directions • Merit interconnect update - Buckeye anticipates 30 days for interconnect • Level 3 and Buckeye have finally agreed on terms and SIGNED!!! • Original plan was to light with multiple 1 Gig. E lambdas on day 1 • Will light with 10 Gbps since all gear is in hand • Will share port with MERIT for New. Net

New Directions • Pittsburgh connection under way • First Optical unit is installed in Youngstown • Have placed order to get fiber connected into our racks in Youngstown • Waiting on LOA from QED to get connection completed in Pitt

I 2 and NLR update • Nothing much new • Merger talks continue • Councils have been elected

Joint Venture with State • Governor gave Executive order • Currently working on requirements and budget • We will not compromise our services to accomplish this

Joint Venture with State • Three basic designs on table – Separate Lambda etc - not likely – Completely shared infrastructure - not likely – Shared 10 Gbps Lambda, separate but interconnected routers • They need enterprise services • We need core services • Pragmatic issue - They have two class B’s in their network and own AS • MPLS with peering?

Questions?