MTU
Data Network — Network Connection Fee Definitions
Edge Device Costs
The cost of the network port that is attached to your computer.
Building Device Costs
The proportional cost of the building switch that aggregates all the building traffic together.
Backbone Device Costs
The proportional cost of the network switch that connects
all the building networks together.
Equipment Maintenance
The proportional cost of the hardware and software
maintenance contracts.
Building Cable Riser Costs
The cost to maintain each building's riser cabling.
University Backbone Facilities
The cost to maintain the inter-building
cabling system.
Building Power Conditioning
The cost of providing and maintaining UPSs and
ventilation in telcom closets across campus.
NOC Maintenance
The cost of maintaining power systems for network equipment
in the EERC NOC.
Network Monitoring Costs
The cost of software, testers, and systems to monitor
and troubleshoot problems
on the university network.
Operational Costs
A portion of the costs of: the University telemanagement
system,
the Locations system which documents jack changes on campus, vehicles leases,
warehouse rental and utility costs, student support.
