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- SASS I&T LAN Connectivity
- creation of DMZ b/w MCR and SASS firewalls
- firewall rule changes
- VLAN changes
- DMZ host machines(s)
- quantity & hot/cold spare operation
- rack space / power / cooling constraints
- network connectivity (switch ports)
- console connectivity (KVM ports)
- purchase lead-time
- Alternative bidirectional file-transfer possibilities
- creation of DMZ b/w MCR and SASS firewalls
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Attendees:
Bryson Lee, Neil Johnson, Len Moss, Charles Granieri, Jean-Raymond Pierre, Gary Buhrmaster, Rodney Wong, John Canfield
Discussion:
- Current schedule for LAT arrival at SASS is mid-July; therefore we need to have the necessary equipment in place and tested NLT 15 June.
- We do not have enough hardware in-house to be able to pre-position and check out connectivity without robbing backup units from the MCR.
- We do not have enough power / cooling / rack space to install additional equipment in the MCR.
- Proposed solution is to purchase and configure additional equipment, then deliver it to SASS, do the checkouts, and leave it in place until the LAT arrives. Additional equipment includes:
- Nokia firewall + Checkpoint license + 48-port switch
- 2 Dell 1850 servers (DMZ hosts)
- T3 local-loop interface hardware (TBR)
- half-height enclosure for above
- "ITAR" workstations (already on order)
- Upon arrival of the LAT & MCR from NRL, John C. will unplug the firewall in the MCR from the switch, and plug in the pre-positioned firewall for immediate connectivity to SASS and SLAC.
Actions:
- Gary will convene a telecon among SLAC, CENIC, ASU, and SASS network engineers to refine the details of the ASU-SASS local-loop connection. Tentatively scheduled for 3/15, may move to early in the week of 3/18.
- Neil will determine the correct funding mechanism / procedure for the telco charges.
- Charley will begin preparations to purchase the firewall, license, and switch.
- Rodney will begin preparations to purchase the additional 1850's.
- Bryson will assemble a system description and operations concept to provide justification for the additional purchases and define the objectives of the pre-positioning test. Draft due 3/22.