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 and 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