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Re: MCI/Worldcom fiber cut in NY?
by John Fraizer 19 Sep '99

19 Sep '99

At 11:50 AM 9/17/99 -0400, Marc Hurst wrote: >> From what I've heard it's caused by a flooded CO, we have quite a >> few T1s affected by this. > >Can't anyone build a CO so its bullet proof? Geez... Bullet proof, YES. Waterproof, Doubtful.

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Fwd: Re: MCI/Worldcom fiber cut in NY?
by Sean Donelan 19 Sep '99

19 Sep '99

"Henry R. Linneweh" <linneweh(a)concentric.net> writes: >Hmm most wise builders have a 3 to 4 foot high >concrete fuel cell mount pedestal and generator mount >type pedestal now days, to help prevent some of these >problems, especially at critical data centers. Perhaps. but even the best layed plans can get scuttled. And in this case 3 to 4 feet would not have been enough. Many ATM cash machines are off-line all over the country because EDS's data center in New Jersey went down due to power failures and flooding. If there was a data center that met the description of a "bunker" that was it.

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IS-IS reference
by Jack Crowder 18 Sep '99

18 Sep '99

I was wondering if I could talk with someone who has recently implemented IS-IS. I'm attempting to move a small NSP away from static routing and based on their topology - OSPF would have to be configured all in Area 0. Since the technology provided by this NSP to their customers will include multicast services (video specifically), I thought that I should consider IS-IS while the slate is relatively clean. If there is someone who has implemented this routing on their network that I could ask a few questions of (practical experience), I would appreciate it. Jack Crowder monterey(a)spies.com

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Re: MCI/Worldcom fiber cut in NY?
by Sean Donelan 18 Sep '99

18 Sep '99

If I recall, during hurricane Hugo a Sprint CO flooded. They kept the water from coming in the doors, but didn't have a snorkal for the generator. Although its great fun to discuss different disasters which can hit buildings, a fundamental principle is a you can't protect a single building, even a bunker, from everything.

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RE: MCI/Worldcom fiber cut in NY?
by Dan Rabb 18 Sep '99

18 Sep '99

I'm waiting for the obvious ping joke... Dan Rabb dbn Corp. -----Original Message----- From: Jake Khuon [mailto:khuon@GCtr.Net] Sent: Friday, September 17, 1999 11:51 PM To: nanog(a)Merit.Net Subject: Re: MCI/Worldcom fiber cut in NY? ### On Fri, 17 Sep 1999 20:00:00 -0600, "Alec H. Peterson" ### <ahp(a)hilander.com> casually decided to expound upon John Fraizer ### <John.Fraizer(a)EnterZone.Net> the following thoughts about "Re: ### MCI/Worldcom fiber cut in NY?": AHP> John Fraizer wrote: AHP> > AHP> > Bullet proof, YES. Waterproof, Doubtful. AHP> AHP> Sure you can, make it so that it's at least several hundred feet above sea AHP> level, and not in a flood plain. Or in a submarine... great way for the gov't to earn extra money by converting its SSBNs. Pros include: * High survivability even in the midst of tactical nuclear strikes * Totally indepedent power source that will last years without the need to replenish fuel... DC power generally available * Heightened security... the facility is always at DEFCON 2 * Excellent heat dissipation * 24x7 on-site NOC Cons include: * Cramped quarters... routers must fit inside either 21" torpedo tubes or SLBM silos * All equipment must comply with increased noise abatement rules * Access to the facility accomplished via helo or underwater insertion through the diving trunk. * Potential for your equipment to be "accidently" ejected * Very slow low bandwidth circuit availability via ELF * On-site staff generally very grumpy after their 3 month "shift" -- /*====================[ Jake Khuon <khuon(a)GCtr.Net> ]======================+ | Network Statistics Engineer, NSM/Net-Eng /~ |2 () |\| ~|~ | @ |2 | | VOX: +1(408)543-4828 Fax: +1(408)543-4806 _/~ G L & B A L C E N T E R | +===============[ 141 Caspian Court, Sunnyvale, CA 94089 ]===============*/

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Re: MCI/Worldcom fiber cut in NY?
by Eric Kozowski 18 Sep '99

18 Sep '99

On Fri, Sep 17, 1999 at 09:47:46PM -0700, Scott Michel wrote: > On Fri, 17 Sep 1999, Eric Kozowski wrote: > > > > OK. So I suggest Twentynine Palms, CA for the next exchange. > > > > stray artillery rounds or 500 lb bombs.... > > Uh, no, no, that wouldn't happen these days. Uncle Sam's Misguided > Children moved. The forwarding address is either Camp Pendleton or > Miramar MCAS. They did a pretty complete cleanup of the area and > Orange County is attempting to put a commercial airport there. nah, you're thinking of el toro. 29 palms is out in the mojave. nothing like 125 deg. farenheit in the shade....

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MCI/Worldcom fiber cut in NY?
by John Fraizer 17 Sep '99

17 Sep '99

Is anyone else experiencing connectivity issues to MAE-EAST? I have been informed that there is a MCI/Worldcom fiber cut in NY somewhere but, I have been unable to confirm this.

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Worldcom Fibre Cut
by James Cumming 17 Sep '99

17 Sep '99

Worldcom US have confirmed that there is definately a major fibre cut in New-York and they quote "if you have anything going in or out of NY it will be affected". They do not currently have an ETR. James -- James Cumming, Backbone Engineering, GX Networks Ltd. (Formerly Xara Networks) 113-123 Upper Richmond Road, Putney, London, United Kingdom. SW15 2TL Tel: +44 (0)20 8957 1063 Fax: +44 (0)20 8957 1100 Mobile: +44 (0)7970 156457

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Seeking ISP/CLEC in Wash/New York
by Jan Ahrent Czmok 17 Sep '99

17 Sep '99

Sorry to be a bit off-topic for this list, but we're looking to auire some isp or isp/clec in business either in the washington / newyork or San Jose Area. We're looking into business professionals which would like to get part in the "gigabell familiy". the interesting ones could be: - offering Dialup / Leased Lines - possible DSL Buildouts (and customers) - some techies. - sales personnel. If you're interested, please contact off-list to j.czmok(a)gigabell.net and sorry again for being off-topic!!! Greetings Jan Czmok Senior Network Engineer Gigabell AG

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Power Outage in Washington, DC
by David Stoddard 17 Sep '99

17 Sep '99

Much of the area around Washington, DC, is experiencing power outages due to the storm. We have been on generator power since 3:30 pm EDT. Just a heads up in case any of you are having a hard time reaching sites around DC ... Dave Stoddard US Net Incorporated 301-361-6000 dgs(a)us.net

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