Networks

Network infrastructure for researchers

The University of Louisville’s campuses are served by an 8-gigabit campus backbone network comprised of over 77 miles of fiber in a dual ring configuration.  The network can provide 10Mbps, 100Mbps, and 1Gbps Ethernet service for faculty and staff communications needs. The campus wireless network utilizes 54Mbps (802.11g) technology and is widely available across the campuses, with access in scheduled classrooms and in public areas of most buildings. 

In addition the University of Louisville is connected to an Internet2 node via dedicated fiber and currently has access to 1 Gbps of bandwidth.  Available Internet2 bandwidth will be upgraded to two 10 Gbps links by 2010.  The Internet2 connection gives the University of Louisville direct access to the national research and education networks, and enables participation in national networking initiatives such as caGRID/caBIG and the TeraGrid.
 
The University of Louisville is also a member of the Kentucky Regional Optical Network (KyRON).  This regional optical network is managed and operated through a consortium including the University of Louisville, the University of Kentucky and the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education.  Participating universities are interconnected using 10Gbps optical links.  KyRON will extend the capabilities of the Louisville Internet2 node to the other participating universities throughout the state, and provide new opportunities for collaboration with the other universities in the state. 
 

Contact us at it-hpc@louisville.edu with any questions or for additional information.

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