Network upgrade to bring faster connectivity and speed to your desktop

22 Jan 2014

Core IT networks to continue being upgraded during February 2014.

In response to feedback from the research community, IT Services are carrying out work to increase the speed of the core network at the University; which supports connectivity across campus, linking buildings, data centres, halls of residence, providing connectivity to other universities and of course the internet.

The improved network will allow faster speeds to your computer desktop, as well as bring significant benefit to the Computational Shared Facility (CSF) and Research Data Service (RDS).

Initial works to achieve this will involve upgrading the core network routers which support various University systems and services. This will involve some periods of (minimal) downtime, with works mostly taking place in the mornings, between 08.00am and 10.15am (inclusive of 1 hour contingency).

Business areas are being consulted to ensure any major disruptions are avoided and works have been now scheduled to take place on the following dates:

• Stopford Building (and associated buildings): 4 February 2014
• Renold Building (and associated buildings): 11 February 2014
• Whitworth Hall  (and associated buildings): 18 February 2014

Full information of which buildings, systems and services will be affected during the works in February is available on the Core network upgrade project webpage.

Reminder notices will be posted on StaffNet prior to each set of works being carried out.