Network Connectivity Program (NCP): ST Olin and Baker Lab
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The WARNINGS and status updates regarding the phone and network wiring is being upgraded in ST Olin Research Wing and Baker Lab. (PSB already has a modern network). |
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WARNINGS and status update, 12/8/2012
WARNINGS
WHO and WHEN:: Everyone in ST Olin this week and next (12/and Baker Lab
WHEN:
WHAT:o everyone, As we hope you are aware, the infrastructure supporting the phones and data networks in ST Olin and Baker Lab are currently being upgraded. This collaboration between CIT and Chemistry IT will provide for faster networking and new phone options. We want to take this opportunity to update you on the project status and warn you of some upcoming changes. Warnings to all users ( applicable to ST Olin now, and to Baker Lab in the future): As
As a result of the transition to new wiring, downtime will occur. It It is anticipated that:
- phone downtime will be kept at under half an hour
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- network downtime should be under a few minutes.
Please Please be aware that a large number of network devices, primarily printers, will be changing network addresses. This will require you to make configuration changes on your computers to re-establish connectivity to these devices. Chemistry IT will attempt to provide as much information and assistance as possible to research group liaisons on the changes and will assist any user that needs assistance during and after the transition.
That That be said, please understand if we can't immediately fix your transition connectivity issues. We might not be able to come immediately to fix your problems, but promise that we will get to you as quickly as possible. Our office will depend on each group's group liaison to assist us in determining if users are having problems.
Baker Lab project status: As
As of today, CIT's contractors are still running the necessary wiring to all appropriate locations in Baker Lab. The contractors hope to complete the wiring by the second week of January, if not sooner. Once the contractors are finish, CIT will do their work to prepare the new wiring and will coordinate with Chemistry IT to transition users and computers to the new wiring.
At this point, users in Baker Lab should not worry. No changes are planned for Baker Lab until the very last week of January at the earliest. We will work with the appropriate research groups and administrative offices on the transition schedule once we get closer to the actual transition.
ST Olin project status: As of December 6th, 2012, CIT has turned on approximately 60 new RedRover wireless access points in ST Olin. This should provide 100% RedRover coverage in ST Olin for all devices. Chemistry IT has started to remove our wireless networks from ST Olin and hope in the next week to remove all Chemistry IT wireless devices from the building and finish the transition of users to using RedRover networks. Over the next two weeks, CIT and Chemistry IT will be transitioning computers and phones from the old wiring to the new wiring.
If If you have any questions or concerns during this project and transition, please do not hesitate to stop by our office in 250 Baker Lab, call us at 607-255-6278, or email us at crcf//AT//cornell.edu.. Chemistry IT
Details
Conduit and related work continues to progress throughout our buildings as part of this preparation. However, it is the "cutting-over" from the old wiring to the new wiring which you will notice the most. CRCF has compiled the information below to help prepare and inform you about these upcoming changes, including when and how these changes will affect you and your group.
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At some point after the cut-over, the old wiring will be removed throughout our buildings.
For the "WHY?",
WHY the upgrade?
The primary end-use impacts of this project are:
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