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Sesquinet
_A_d_d_r_e_s_s:
Guy Almes
Dept. of Computer Science
Rice University
Houston, Texas 77251-1892
_E-_m_a_i_l: almes@rice.edu [Guy Almes], farrell@rice.edu [Far-
rell Gerbode]
_P_h_o_n_e: (713) 527-6038 [Almes], (713) 527-4988 [Gerbode]
_D_e_s_c_r_i_p_t_i_o_n
Sesquinet is a regional network in Texas. It was organized
in 1986 specifically to fill the regional network role
within the NSFnet scheme. It has been operational since May
1987.
Sesquinet is primarily an IP network, and connects directly
to the NSFnet backbone via an NSS at Rice University.
In cooperation with THEnet we also carry intra-state DECnet
Phase IV that can be passed to SPAN/HEPnet.
Our original and slowest lines are 56kb/s, and these remain
the normative circuit technology for access from individual
sites. We are deploying T1 circuits in two ways:
o+ In cooperation with THEnet, we are building an inter-
city redundant high-speed backbone. Initially, this
will be a T1 triangle connecting Houston (Rice Univer-
sity), Austin (the University of Texas at Austin), and
Dallas (the University of Texas at Dallas).
o+ In addition, some individual sites are connected to
this intercity backbone via T1 circuits. The Baylor
College of Medicine is the first to do so.
_________________________
The information in this section is provided in accor-
dance with the copyright notice appearing at the front
of this guide.
June 20, 1989 NNSC Section 5.11, Page 1
Throughout this network, cisco gateways are used.
Current members include universities (e.g., Rice, the
University of Houston, Texas A&M University, and Texas
Southern University were charter members), research labora-
tories (e.g., the Southwest Research Institute), and indus-
trial organizations (e.g., Rockwell International).
_N_e_t_w_o_r_k _a_c_c_e_s_s
Any IP host of any member organization may access Sesquinet.
_W_h_o _C_a_n _U_s_e _t_h_e _N_e_t_w_o_r_k
Any of the members can exchange traffic with any other
member for any purpose. Any member may use any of the
long-haul networks Sesquinet has connections to, subject
only to the restrictions of the owner of the long-haul net-
work.
_M_i_s_c_e_l_l_a_n_e_o_u_s _I_n_f_o_r_m_a_t_i_o_n
See also, THEnet.
June 20, 1989 NNSC Section 5.11, Page 2