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TNS Services Service Inquiry Policies/Standards Forms Service Charges	Integrated Backbone Services Description The Integrated Backbone is the University's core network that provides the inter-connection between the University's many local networks, all the campuses, and the Internet. Connections to the Integrated Backbone come in two types (100Mbs Routed Ethernet or Gigabit Ethernet) and can be made over a variety of facilities. The type of connection and the facilities used depends on the location of the customer's end-point. The TNS end-point is always located within a Penn State Campus. If the customer's end-point is located within a Penn State Campus, the connection will use TNS inter-building cable plant and there will not be a charge for "bandwidth". If the customer's end-point is located beyond a campus boundary, the customer will bear the cost for "bandwidth". In this case the bandwidth available depends on the location of the customers' end-point, the customer's needs, and budget. Refer to Introducing the Integrated Backbone Services for additional information. Other Integrated Backbone Services Enterprise Service Real Time Measurement Service Redundant Integrated Backbone Connection National LambdaRail (NLR) Service Inquiry Academic and administrative units wishing to obtain Integrated Backbone services for their voice, video, or data transmission needs should contact TNS through the web service inquiry form (Integrated Backbone Request Form) or (814) 865-6285. Policies/Standards Refer to the following policies for more information: Backbone Attachments Policy for SNMP Forms The following forms are required for New Integrated Backbone interfaces Telecommunications Service Requisition (TSR) Integrated Backbone Connection Design Request It is TNS's policy that requests for services provided on existing Integrated Backbone interfaces such as additional address space, DHCP, Multicast, DNS, (Misc. Other), etc., be submitted by authorized Administrative, Technical, or Security Contact as specified on the IPv4- or IPv6-Contacts Lists. Service Charges and Lead Times Click here for the service charges related to Integrated Backbone Service Charges. Click here for Integrated Backbone Lead Times. last update: 22 December 2006
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