Internet2: Not Just for the Big Boys

Art Center College of DesignPasadena, CA

Theresa Zix, Senior Director of Network ServicesHerman Choi, Network Architect

Art Center Background

Undergraduate & Graduate Programs Illustration, Product Design, Film,

Transportation Design, Graphic Design,

Campus1,600 Students + 3,500 in Public Programs500 Faculty300 Staff

Educational Drivers Corporate Projects

Nike, HP, BMW, and Nokia

Partnerships with Other SchoolsCaltech, INSEAD, Landivar

International InvolvementsVitra Design Museum

Evolving Network Infrastructure2002

Single Campus with a T1 out to the Internet 10 Mbps to the Desktop

2004 Two Campuses with a DS3 (45Mbps) in Between 6 Mbps to the Internet 10/100 Mbps to the Desktop

2005 Performance Issues Between Campuses User Community Demands Faster Speed

Upgrade Objectives Network Infrastructure Upgrade

Minimum 100 Mbps for Intercampus LinkMinimum 20 Mbps for Internet LinkRedundant Internet Link

Internet Services UpgradeGain Internet2 membership to collaborate with

other campuses and businesses on various design and research projects.

Background Internet2

Nonprofit Consortium of K-20 SchoolsUses Abilene as Backbone Network

Membership TypesUniversity CorporateAffiliateSponsored Educational Group Participant

(SEGP)

Sponsored Educational Group Participant (SEGP)

“The impetus for sponsorship is the existence or planned existence of a collaborative project designed to develop or use advanced applications or further the deployment and use of advanced networking capabilities.”

Benefits of Membership Cost

Packets Between Members Do Not Count Towards Average Throughput

PerformanceLarge Data Transfers are Seamless

ServicesVideoconferencingCollaborative Learning

Options Stay with Current Provider of ISP and Telco

Services Other Traditional Telcos and ISPs High Speed Wireless Carriers and

Manufacturers Public Services from Local Government

Regional Cable Companies

Other Non-Commercial ISPs

New Partners for Art Center Charter Business for Fiber Transport Services

April 2005 to August 2005: Investigate Fiber Transport Services from Various Providers

September 2005: Engage Charter Business Primary Cable Carrier in Pasadena area New subdivision of Charter Communications Aggressively Priced Excellent Customer Service and Support Future Opportunities such as Digital Cable and Video

Services

New Partners for Art Center

Los Nettos for ISP ServicesConsortium of 5 Member OrganizationsMarch 2005: Initial Research in Obtaining

Internet2 AssociationApril 2005: Engage Los NettosLos Nettos Represents Art Center as SEGPAggressively PricedExcellent Customer Service and Support

Monthly Costs Original Network Monthly Costs (Pre-2005)

Intercampus 45Mb Link: $4100 = $91/Mb Internet 6 Mb Link: $1200 = $200/Mb AT&T ISP Fee (6Mb): $2000 = $333/Mb

Upgraded Network Monthly Costs (Now) Intercampus Gigabit Link: $4400 = $4.40/Mb Internet 100Mb Link: $3600 = $36/Mb Backup Internet 10Mb Link: $1800 = $180/Mb Los Nettos ISP and Internet-2 Fee (100Mb):

$3890 = $38.90/Mb

Challenges & Risks Non-Traditional Carrier for Primary Transport Services

Charter Business: Fairly New Division (Less Than 5 Years in Existence)

Non-Commercial ISP Los Nettos: Non-Profit ISP that Relies on

Cooperation with Different Entities (Caltech, USC, JPL, Claremont Colleges)

Art Center Logistical Issues Geographically Challenging Location for Data/Voice

Services Communication with Art Center Community and

Constituents

Implementation Timeframe

October 2005 – May 2006: Coordinate Services Between Los Nettos, Charter Business, Caltech, and USC

June 2006 – September 2006: Charter Business Fiber Implementation – Activate Intercampus Gigabit Link

October 2006: Activate New 100Mb Primary Internet Link to Los Nettos at Caltech

February 2007: Establish 10Mb Backup Internet Link to Los Nettos at USC

AT&TInternet

2004-2005Art Center

Network Challenges

2006-2007Art Center

New and Improved Network!

Los NettosInternet2

New Benefits Enhanced Internet and Network Experience for Entire Art

Center Community – Much Faster and More Robust

Access to Specialized Internet2 Content and Services thru Los Nettos Digital Animation Content (ACME Live) High-Quality Videoconferencing Collaboration and Research Projects with other Internet2

Institutions and Members Colocation Services for Business Continuity (New USC Data

Center!)

Future Opportunities with Charter Business HDTV and HD Content Advanced Video Services

Recommendations Research and evaluate all Avenues and

Opportunities – Leave No Stone Unturned! Establish Relationships with Service-Centric Non-Traditional Partners and Vendors that Share Same Goals as Yours.

Consider Non-conventional Means. Evaluate New and Cutting-Edge Technologies such MPLS, Metro-Ethernet, Wireless Bridges, etc.

Perfect Opportunity for Technology to Shine – Help Drive Business Initiatives!

Useful Information

Internet2 General Information – www.internet2.edu Los Nettos: Celeste Anderson at USC –

celestea@usc.edu CENIC – California Regional (www.cenic.org) ASPIN – Arizona Regional (aspin.asu.net) NevadaNET – Nevada Regional (www.scs.nevada.edu) Pacific Northwest GigaPOP – Washington Regional (

www.pnwgp.net) NERO – Oregon Regional (www.nero.net) Charter Business – www.charter-business.com

Closing Thought

Small schools – We All Share the Same Challenges: Budget, Staffing, Resources….

Think Big! Big Dreams and Big Ideas! Big Ideas Do Come From The Little Guys!

Art Center Inspiration

Thank You

Art Center College of Designwww.artcenter.edu

Theresa Zixtheresa.zix@artcenter.edu(626) 396-2477

Herman Choiherman.choi@artcenter.edu(626) 396-2256