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NRENs in Latin America: 

NRENs in Latin America Internet2 International Program Overview – Latin America Ana Preston/Heather Boyles Last updated: 22 January 2004

International Partnerships: 

International Partnerships Current MoU Partners Developing Partnerships Related Efforts in Formation

Current International Partners: 

Current International Partners Last updated: 01 October 2003

Networks reachable via Abilene - by country: 

Europe-Middle East Austria (ACOnet) Belgium (BELNET) Croatia (CARNet) Czech Rep. (CESNET) Cyprus (CYNET) Denmark (Forskningsnettet) Estonia (EENet) Finland (Funet) France (Renater) Germany (G-WIN) Greece (GRNET) Hungary (HUNGARNET) Iceland (RHnet) Ireland (HEAnet) Israel (IUCC) Italy (GARR) Latvia (LANET) Lithuania (LITNET) Luxembourg (RESTENA) Asia-Pacific Americas Argentina (RETINA) Brazil (RNP2/ANSP) Canada (CA*net) Chile (REUNA) Mexico (Red-CUDI) United States (Abilene, vBNS) Venezuela (REACCIUN-2) Malta (Univ. Malta) Netherlands (SURFnet) Norway (UNINETT) Poland (POL34) Portugal (RCTS2) Qatar (Qatar FN) Romania (RoEduNet) Russia (RBnet) Slovakia (SANET) Slovenia (ARNES) Spain (RedIRIS) Sweden (SUNET) Switzerland (SWITCH) United Kingdom (JANET) Turkey (ULAKBYM) *CERN Australia (AARNET) China (CERNET, CSTNET, NSFCNET) Hong Kong (HARNET) Japan (SINET, WIDE, IMNET, JGN) Korea (KOREN, KREONET2) Singapore (SingAREN) Philippines (PREGINET) Taiwan (TANet2, ASNet) Thailand (UNINET, ThaiSARN) Networks reachable via Abilene - by country More information at http://abilene.internet2.edu/peernetworks/international.html

Abilene International Peering: 

Last updated: 2 January 2004 Abilene International Peering

A Quick Review of Latin America Research and Education Networking: 

A Quick Review of Latin America Research and Education Networking

A Brief Story of Networking in Latin America: 

A Brief Story of Networking in Latin America Political, linguistic and cultural considerations have traditionally led to considerable interaction between countries within the region However, networking has not followed this model: First connections (BITNET) starting 1986 using satellite links between the US and each country separately Same topology inherited with transition to Internet Even multilateral initiatives (RedHUCyT in mid 90s and AMPATH from 2001) have used traffic hubs in the US. RedHUCYT – Organization of American States (Central/Caribbean) AMPATH – Florida International University using Global Crossing infrastructure (South America)

Influence of telecommunications infrastructure: 

Influence of telecommunications infrastructure Until very recently, the only available telecom infrastructure for data communication was by satellite cost independent of distance no incentive for establishing links within the region, as all countries were mainly interested in access to global Internet Recent important changes (since late 1990s): end of state telecom monopoly in many countries competition and lower prices most LA NRENs replaced by commodity IP providers (for economic or political reasons) building out of new infrastructure based on submarine fibre optical cables

Optical cable infrastructure: 

Optical cable infrastructure Advances in optical transmission technologies have recently made it possible to build very long distance undersea communications systems based on DWDM In the late 1990s, many new DWDM cable systems were built, vastly increasing the installed capacity Principal new undersea cable operators in Latin America: Global Crossing Telefonica International Wholesale Services - TIWS (e-mergia) New World Networks (ARCOS cable)

New Optical Cables in Latin America: 

New Optical Cables in Latin America

AMPATH: 

AMPATH In 2000 thanks to an initiative by FIU, Global Crossing donates 10 DS-3s (45Mbps) to be used by 10 countries in LA to connect to the Internet2 thru a POP located in Miami In June 2001, Chile’s REUNA becomes the first LA NREN to get connected to the Ampath POP In December 2001, both Argentina (RETINA) and Brazil (RNP) get connected to Ampath In January 2002, FAPESP from Brazil connects to Ampath separetly from RNP In April 2003, Venezuela’s REACCIUN gets connected to Ampath All links are DS-3 All connections are free of charge from GC for 3 years – there are still costs associated though (AMPATH shared fee – O&M – and getting to GC infrastructure)

Present Internet2 Connectivity in Latin America: 

Present Internet2 Connectivity in Latin America AmPath uses Global Crossing connects AR, BR (2), CL, VE 45 Mbps all connections are point to point from Miami, and thence to Abilene Mexico cross-border connections to USA (TX and CA)

Present State of Latin American NRENs: 

Present State of Latin American NRENs Established education and research networks: With dedicated Internet2 connections: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Venezuela Some with dedicated int’l connectivity: Cuba, Uruguay Education and research networks being re-established (present nat’l/int’l connectivity through commercial ISPs) Bolivia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Panama, Peru, Paraguay, El Salvador No education/research network (most connected to Internet via commercial ISPs): Nicaragua, Honduras, Dominican Republic, Haiti, rest of Caribbean

Partners in the Americas: 

Partners in the Americas Discussions in progress: Peru Colombia Uruguay Guatemala Cuba Latin America and Caribbean (16 countries)

CLARA – Cooperacion Latino Americana de Redes Avanzadas: 

CLARA – Cooperacion Latino Americana de Redes Avanzadas Association of NRENs in LA open to all LA Countries constituted in Uruguay (like LACNIC) Bylaws signed on June 10, 2003 in Mexico Coordination amongst LA-NRENs and other stakeholders Cooperation for the promotion of scientific and technological development Planning and implementation of network services for regional interconnection Internet2-CLARA MoU (October 2003) over 15 countries involved – see next slide

Present Status: CLARA Latin American National Research and Education Networks: 

Present Status: CLARA Latin American National Research and Education Networks Argentina RETINA Operational Brazil RNP Operational Bolivia - Organizing Colombia - Organizing Costa Rica CRNet Operational Cuba RedUniv Operational Chile REUNA Operational Ecuador CEDIA Organizing El Salvador RAICES Organizing Guatemala RAGIE Organizing Honduras - Organizing Mexico CUDI Operational Nicaragua - Organizing Panamá RedCyt Organizing Paraguay ARANDU Organizing Perú RAP Organizing Uruguay RAU Operational Venezuela REACCIUN Operational

ALICE project: June 2003 - May 2006: 

ALICE project: June 2003 - May 2006 ALICE - América Latina Interconectada Con Europa Successor project to CAESAR (Connecting All European Researchers to South American Researchers) A 36 month project - coordinated by DANTE, with participation of NRENs from Italy, France, Spain, Portugal and the CLARA countries, and eventually CLARA itself (roughly Summer 2003  May 2006) Establish direct link between Europe and Latin America regional network) February 2003: technical definitions complete June 2003: Open tender for provisioning of links September/October 2003: Link contracts assigned February 2004: Network operational Notes: DANTE is the project coordinator and will sign contracts with users and providers CLARA is expected to represent interests of LA users in the medium term (one year) Background: @LIS: Alliance for the Information Society (2003-2005): 10 Million Euros for Interconnecting Europe & Latin American Research and Education Networks (cost sharing: EU 80% - LA 20%)

The Clara Network (RedClara): 

The Clara Network (RedClara) Development of a regional network (here called RedCLARA) to interconnect the NRENs operated by its members Cost to connect to the backbone will be the same for every country at equal bandwidth RedCLARA to connect LA at first to Europe (ALICE project) and then to other regions May improve Internet2 connectivity by optimising LA participation in AMPATH CLARA is not limited to @LIS/CAESAR time scale and restrictions The joint EU-LA project, ALICE, is a very important initiative but not CLARA’s only goal

Suggested network topology: 

Suggested network topology Major connectivity between Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Mexico (at least 45 Mbps) Other countries connect to major nodes (between 10 and 45 Mbps) Large pipe to Europe (at least 155 Mbps) Reasonable expectations of greater bandwidth than these minimum values, at least on backbone

Comments about CLARA: 

Comments about CLARA CLARA responds to long-standing need for coordination between LA NRENs. Builds on trust-building already carried out between major partners Offers support for NREN building in other LA countries by provision of support and int’l connectivity it is a framework to enhance current collaborations in the Americas – and to support new and upcoming ones With the RedCLARA in place, most LA R&E institutions will be accessible through the new infrastructure Unequalled opportunities for intra-regional cooperation, strengthening internal cohesion Opportunities for collaboration with outside groups

Internet2 and CLARA: 

Internet2 and CLARA MoU signed: October 14, 2003 Identification of principal areas of scientific collaboration between US and CLARA countries, which require advanced networking: Astronomy, Atmospheric/Environmental Studies, Computing and information systems, Health/Bio-related areas, Mathematics and Physical Sciences, Education, and so on… What are the projects/collaborations that are in need of advanced networking capabilities? How can we work together to provide sustainable connections and support for these projects and the researchers/end-users Broader impact on national and international level Currently ‘inventorizing’ primary areas; expect to have a comprehensive repository by end 4Q 2003

Internet2 and CLARA: Optimizing connections: 

Internet2 and CLARA: Optimizing connections working together/leveraging our relationships: in science/technology policies for the continent OAS – preparatory S&T ministerial summit (Quito, Ecuador, Dec. 03) In disseminating and doing outreach [training?] on advanced networking technologies Medium/Long-term plans: creating a cohesive plan of action for networking in the Americas: North America and Latin America Suggesting specific investment in shared infrastructure as an efficient means of attaining sectorial project goals – working on drafting plans for this.

Conclusion: 

Conclusion valuable opportunities for academic user community in LA to collaborate with peer groups in other countries AMPATH/CLARA/Internet2 permit the acquiring and diffusion of experience in advanced networking technologies, often absent in LA countries permits effective attainment of connectivity goals through shared support of common infrastructure

Acknowledgements and references: 

Acknowledgements and references Sources: Michael Stanton (RNP), Florencio Utreras (REUNA) and many wonderful colleagues in all the countries mentioned. More information: Ana Preston apreston@internet2.edu Program Manager, International Relations Heather Boyles heather@internet2.edu Director http://international.internet2.edu

Argentina - RETINA www.retina.ar: 

Argentina - RETINA www.retina.ar Red Teleinformática Académica International connection: 45 Mbps to AMPATH Abundance of fiber in main cities but challenge is expanding reachability into rest of country, plus other issues: 4 with advanced connectivity 8 in the near future 57 with low connectivity Plans to have new backbone (early 2004) – 34-45 Mbps Abundant Medium Narrow

Brasil - RNP www.rnp.br/index_en.html: 

Rede Nacional de Ensino e Pesquisa ATM backbone 14 nodes 300 Mbps total b/w FR to other PoPs 15 state networks Aggregate int’l b/w over 400 Mbps (incl. 90 Mbps to AmPath) new backbone in 4Q2003 Brasil - RNP www.rnp.br/index_en.html

Chile - REUNA www.reuna.cl: 

Chile - REUNA www.reuna.cl Red Universitaria Nacional – REUNA ATM backbone 10 nodes 10/60 Mbps 45 Mbps to AmPath

México - CUDI www.cudi.edu.mx: 

México - CUDI www.cudi.edu.mx EUA: via Tijuana – San Diego (transit via CALREN2 to Abilene) at 155Mbps 100Mbps between Ciudad Juarez and El Paso (to Abilene) vBNS via Houston +71 universities International connections:

Venezuela - CNTI www.reacciun.ve: 

Venezuela - CNTI www.reacciun.ve CNTI: Centro Nacional de Tecnologías de Información Part of the Science and Tecnology Ministry REACCIUN – already connects many universities and research centers REACCIUN2: connect 7 universities and research centers initially and establish connection to Internet2 via AMPATH

Costa Rica – CR2Netwww.crnet.cr: 

Costa Rica – CR2Net www.crnet.cr CRNet CRNET: National Research Network Designed project of Ministry of S&T (MICIT) and ICE to provide broadband connectivity DWDM ring (metro) & xDSL access IP core – Gigarouters Aggregate BW to 30 Gbps, 5,200 km of fiber CR2Net: initially 7 universities currently exploring international connection options to Internet2 via Los Arcos Cable and/or involvement via CLARA

Panamá – SENACYT/RedCYTwww.senacyt.org.pa: 

Panamá – SENACYT/RedCYT www.senacyt.org.pa Universities and research centers connected to Internet (own connections via ISPs) INTERED: 6 universities, 3 research institutes, 1 hospital, 1 library and 1 government ministry ATM over SONET In process of formation: RedCYT: Red Científica y Tecnológica de Centros de Investigación y Universidades Exploring Internet2 connectivity via AMPATH

Ecuador - CEDIA www.internet2.edu.ec: 

Ecuador - CEDIA www.internet2.edu.ec CEDIA: Consorcio Ecuatoriano para el Desarrollo de Internet Avanzado. September 2002: launch ceremony October 2003, National Backbone CEDIA operational 15 Universities, 2 research centers and 2 government agencies. First quarter 2004, International connectivity operational. Backbone Node International Network Aggregation Point Participant Institution 155 MBPS 32 MBPS 16 MBPS