First Details of TEIN2 Network Topology Published

The planned topology of the TEIN2 network has now been published. The network, which will create the first regional research network for Asia Pacific, will also provide direct connections to Europe and GÉANT2.

The network consists of 14 routes, connecting ten regional partners to each other and to Europe. The network is built around a central core, connecting Tokyo, Singapore and Hong Kong. Extensive network spurs connect to Australia, China (Beijing), Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam. Connection to GÉANT2 in Europe is provided via high-speed links on northern overland (622Mbps) and southern submarine routes (3 x 622Mbps).

Several regional link owners have donated capacity to the project. These include NII (Tokyo – Singapore, 622Mbps and Tokyo – Hong Kong, 622Mbps); MAFFIN (Tokyo – Quezon City, Philippines, 155Mbps) and TransPAC2 (for transit to North America, via Tokyo).

TEIN2 points of presence (PoPs) are located in Beijing, Hong Kong and Singapore, whilst the TEIN2 Network Operating Centre (NOC) will be managed by Tsinghua University, Beijing.

TEIN2 has received generous support from Juniper Networks, which is sponsoring the Internet routing equipment located in TEIN2 PoPs.