This summer, your ITS team was living on the edge. Well, as far on the edge as IT folks can
get.
However, we did install all new
edge switches at each school. These
devices, called Layer 3 switches, replace 12-15 year old switches, and are the
first step in a three year project to replace networking equipment in our
schools. The new devices promise better
data security, higher speeds (upgradeable to 10GB per seconds as we continue to
grow our needs for data), and more reliability.
This work sets the
stage for replacing network cabling to current standards, and supports the
upgrading of our WiFi system to newest generation access points. ITS is watching the number of devices on our
network explode, and is committed to providing a robust network to support
teaching and learning in our buildings.
Mike
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