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Redundant Integrated Backbone Connection (IPv4 only)
A Redundant IB Connection is a secondary data communications path originating at the customer's location and terminating at the Penn State Integrated Backbone.
A Redundant IB Connection provides a 'hot standby' path for data communications between the customers LAN and the Penn State Integrated Backbone in the event of an interruption in service due to scheduled or unscheduled router maintenance. As does the Primary IB Connection, the Redundant IB Connection operates at a bit rate of 100Mbps (Fast Ethernet) or 1000Mbps (Gigabit Ethernet).
A Redundant IB Connection only passes data in the event of an interruption in service via the Primary IB Connection. It does not provide for 'load balancing' during the course of normal operations. Furthermore, it does not offer any guarantee of reliability / uptime with respect to a customer's ability to access services via the Penn State Integrated Backbone.
How to Request Redundant IB Connection Service
Redundant IB Connections may be deployed at University Park locations only.
The ordering, design, installation, and maintenance process for Redundant IB Connections parallel those for Primary IB Connections offered by TNS. The Redundant IB Connection is an additional Backbone connection and is subject to a one-time charge for its creation. Organizations interested in installing a Redundant IB Connection should contact TNS through the web service inquiry form (Integrated Backbone Request Form) or (814) 865-6285 to ascertain costs and request service.
Properly submitted Integrated Backbone Service requests will be processed within 1 to 7 business days depending on the type of request. See Lead Times for Integrated Backbone Service Requests for more information.
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