EMERGING AND ENABLING

GLOBAL, NATIONAL, AND REGIONAL

NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE

TO SUPPORT

RESEARCH & EDUCATION

GlobalResearch & Education Networks

“Drivers”The main drivers for these new 'application-empowered' networks are:

• high-performance e-science projects that consists of very large-scale applications - such as high-energy physics, astronomy, earth science, bio-informatics and the environmental sciences.

• Healthcare, Education, E-government, Emergency services, Workforce training.

• Emerging next generation technologies.

North AmericanResearch & Education Networks

Internet 2

National LambdaRail

FLR is owned and operated on behalf of 12 Florida research institutions: • Florida Atlantic University• Florida Gulf Coast University• Florida Institute of Technology• Florida International University• Florida State University• Nova Southeastern University• University of Central Florida• University of Florida• University of Miami• University of North Florida• University of South Florida• and the University of West Florida.

35 FLR Affiliates (includes Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute and Valencia College)FLR responds to participants’ needs and enables an evolving terrain of education and research infrastructure. Affiliates gain access to the network either through a FLR Equity partner’s network or a direct connection to the FLR infrastructure.

A Network Designed for Research FY 2012-2020

• 40 Gigabit backbone – FY 2015• Capability to increase to ~7 terabits/sec• 10 Gigabit connections to I2 and NLR. • 100 Gigabit to Internet2 – January 2012• Dedicated waves and VPNs available• Low latency, high headroom

To Provide What Researchers Need

• Collaboration• Large, fast data flows• Resource sharing• Access to GENI, SDN/OF• Access to global research resources (e.g., LHC)

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FLR

Starlight Chicago

Example Network Designedfor Research

Mission

To further the development of a state-wide computational science infrastructure of advanced scientific computing, communication and education resources by promoting cooperation between Florida's universities.

Members1. The Florida State University2. The University of Central Florida3. The University of Florida4. The University of Miami5. The University of South Florida

Affiliates6. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University7. Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University8. Florida Atlantic University9. Florida Institute of Technology10. Florida International University11. University of North Florida

FLORIDA LAMBDARAIL (FLR)

HTTP://WWW.FLRNET.ORG

INFO@FLRNET.ORG