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Network Services Team (NST)

Meeting Minutes - 2/19/97

Last meeting: 2/4/97       Next meeting: 3/5/97

 
 
1. NYSERNet appears to have installed the third T1 to Potsdam.  Once they 
   install their new router (first of March), we may be able to remove the 
   firewall [3/17/97 NOTE:  Obviously hasn't happened.  Update in 3/18 meeting]
 
 
2. PACES - No timeline on the replacement of the Stowell/Raymond Chipcom hubs. 
   This job will be done after installing the memory/firware in the DEC400 
   switches.
 
 
3. Lapsing funds items:
 
   - upgrade our Unix mail server
 
   - network electronics (switch cards, etc.)
 
 
4. Acquiring additional DID telephone lines:
 
   - $9000/year for additional ten (10) DID lines to SUNY Potsdam.  This is
     too expensive an option that will only be needed 7-8months out of the year
     (see previous meeting notes on the problem of busy lines due to modem
     usage and increased calls to campus)
 
   - callers do not seem upset over getting a busy signal.  This situation 
     occurs for a few (up to 4 hrs) on certain days only.  This would affect
     an emergency call into the campus if it happened during the peak hours.
 
 
5. Dial-in Access:
 
   - we will provide 5 dial-in lines for work-related use only.  Individuals 
     who want to use this special service must get permission from their 
     department head/chair.
 
   - Dave will do the documentation for PCs; Romeyn will do the documentation
     for Macs.
 
   - There have been no more reported problems with dial-in modems.  However,
     the Shiva LanRovers crashed twice last week.
 
 

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