IP connectivity (IP)
This service ensures the basic connectivity to the CESNET e-infrastructure at speed of n x 10 Gbps with a transmission speed of 100 Gb/s. The fully-optical backbone network allows for data transmission with a minimum delay and low jitter. Its high reliability is ensured by the combination of backbone infrastructure redundancy and continuous network monitoring. The e-infrastructure provides access to the pan-European network GÉANT and other partner networks (Internet2, ESnet, APAn) which enable the users to operate sophisticated and unique application in the supra-national environment.
The basic features include:
- Symmetric connectivity without any aggregation a
nd limitation;
- IPv4 and IPv6 protocol support, both with unicast and multicast addresses;
- Access to partner networks for science, research and education in Europe, USA and other regions worldwide, access to the Internet with highly above-standard parameters;
- High availability and reliability thanks to redundant network topology;
- 24/7 Monitoring and user support (Service desk),
- Allocation and administration of address sources (NIC).
Service options:
- Member organisations (based on the membership):
- Primary member access (standard),
- Back-up member access (standard),
- Access for remote locations (contribution 50%).
- Participants (based on contracts):
- Primary access (guaranteed speed, or “plus” speed),
- Back-up access.
Key benefits
- High-speed and high-capacity infrastructure;
- High reliability, availability and flexibility of the network;
- Emphasis on security;
- 24×7 infrastructure monitoring;
- Solutions tailored to users.
Target audience
The services provided by CESNET are available to entities which comply with the Terms and conditions for the access to the CESNET e-infrastructure, primarily entities focusing on science, research, development and promoting education, culture and prosperity.
Fee
Member organisations – membership fee (primary redundant member access), 50% contribution when establishing a connection for another locality (member office).
Participants – participant fee (individually based on basic feature requirements).
Launch
The interested entity should send a request to the User care department.
Related services
- Dedicated connection: Dedicated circuits and network (Circuit, Lambda services (Lambda), Photonic services (Photonic)
- Service Desk
- Network Operations Center (NOC)
- Security incidents resolutions (CSIRT)
- Consultations
Last change: 19.5.2017