I.T. Times
Volume 4. No 3 Information Technology News of the University of California, Davis November 1995

Network 21


Briefing for Primary Contacts

Primary contacts for the Network 21 project attended a project briefing on Oct. 25. Appointed by Deans and Vice Chancellors, the primary contacts serve as liaisons between campus departments and the Network 21 project management team. The following individuals are serving as primary contacts for the Network 21 project:

Joann Brooks Graduate School of Management
Paul Drobny College of Letters & Science
John Finazzo University Relations
Tom Fortis College of Engineering
Lynn Gore Office of Student Affairs
Tom Kaiser College of Agriculture
Len Olin University Extension
Felicienne Ramey Chancellor's Office
Paul Rivette Office of Administration
Billy Sanders College of Engineering
Dave Shelby Division of Biological Sciences
Becky Stratman UCDMC
Leslie Sunell Graduate Studies
Raymond Tai School of Veterinary Medicine
Scott Vosburg Office of Research.


Closet Upgrades

Renovation continues on campus communication closets. Nearly all communication closets in Area 3 have been brought up to project standards, and contractors are beginning to renovate closets that will house ATM switches.


Fiber Negotiations Underway

Negotiations are currently underway to finalize a contract for installation of Network 21's fiber optic cable.


Network Operations Center

Remodeling continues on the "nerve" center for Network 21 - otherwise known as the Network Operations Center (NOC). Located in I.T.'s Communications Resources, the NOC is being renovated in preparation for Network 21. The NOC will be divided into two areas. One area will be devoted to monitoring network status and performance and dispatching repair and maintenance services. The second area of the NOC will house central terminations for the Campus fiber optic cable system, the central electronics for Network 21, and a future campus video switching system. Renovation is slated for completion in late December. In the meantime, you can still report network difficulties by calling 752-7656 or sending e-mail to itnetop@ucdavis.edu.


LAN Integration

Departments with Local Area Networks have asked how they will technically transition to Network 21. Information Technology is now preparing a cutover plan, which will outline all the steps necessary to transition departments from traditional LANs to Network 21. I.T. will then work directly with departments to determine individual requirements and develop customized transition plans to migrate from existing LANs to Network 21 facilities. You will be contacted, and can look for more information on the LAN integration process in future editions of the I.T. Times.

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