Our current network architecture is built around four LANNET LET-36 hubs (pictured). These hubs are populated with Shared Ethernet, Switched Ethernet, LocalTalk, and Bridge/Routing Modules to provide different levels of network services to our wide base of users. Each LET-36 Hub has four Ethernet backplanes in addition to the 1.28Gbps cell-based High-Speed Backplane. We use this High-Speed Backplane on our Central Hub as a Collapsed Backbone with Switched Ethernet Modules providing 40Mbps connections to Hubs in MolSci, East and West Wings.
We rely on HP OpenView Network Management to help us maintain and develop the network environment. Our connection to Physical Sciences Network is through two switched Ethernet ports to the AGS+ Router.