THE ING NEWSLETTER No. 3, September 2000
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News from the Computing Facilities Group
Don Carlos Abrams (Head of Computing, ING)
We have recently completed the successful installation of the 100 Mbs-1 computer network in the JKT. With only two non-critical areas remaining on the old network, this milestone effectively signifies the completion of the 100 Mbs-1 network between the three telescopes. Not only is the improved bandwidth welcomed but the managed network has proven to be tremendously successful in reducing downtime due to network faults. The CFG would like to thank the Electronics Group and Site Services for their invaluable help throughout the network migration from the old to the new.
Although the DVD library has suffered from a number of hardware and software issues, after receiving replacement components and newer versions of the software the project to integrate the system with ING's operations is proceeding. CFG are very optimistic about DVD technology.
Two new RAID systems have been installed within the ING; one in the WHT and the other in the INT. Each system currently houses six 18 Gb disks configured to appear as one device. The systems will eventually be used in conjunction with UltraDAS during which time the amount of available disk space will increase significantly.
Email contact: Don Carlos Abrams (don@ing.iac.es)
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