What comprises Institutional network infrastructure vs lab owned?
The institution provides network equipment for the general connectivity of individual desktop computers, printers, scanners, and laboratory equipment. Generally speaking, the majority of connections on campus are 100/1000 Mb, though some 10 Mb is still in place. This varies from building to building, and in some cases within a building. Labs requiring installation of additional network connections will typically incur a small charge from Telecommunications for any new cabling and outlets. In the event that large numbers of connections are required, it is expected that the lab, department, or project will cover the cost of the additional network equipment. Examples of such situations would be lab acquired compute clusters requiring intra-cluster connectivity or large data storage devices and/or servers requiring a large # of additional network connections. • I need help — how do I get support? There is not a single answer to this question. If you are unsure, it is recommended that you
