I have several clients who have cisco Metro Ethernet switches on Fiber circuits. The provider just provided the switch and expects the client to deal with the power. The rational is if the switch is not up it's not our fault. Justin -- Justin Wilson <j2sw@mtin.net> MTCNA CCNA MTCRE MTCWE - COMTRAIN Aol & Yahoo IM: j2sw http://www.mtin.net/blog xISP News http://www.zigwireless.com High Speed Internet Options http://www.thebrotherswisp.com The Brothers Wisp -----Original Message----- From: Kenny Kant <akennykant@gmail.com> Date: Thursday, October 31, 2013 1:34 AM To: <nanog@nanog.org> Subject: Upstream / Handoff UPS?
We have tons of circuits with various providers. Often times the demarc / handoff switch from the provider is not running on battery backup. Sometimes if the demarc device is located in the same room as our equipment we mitigate this and plug the device into our backup systems.
Am I wrong to think that the demarc from the provider is a sacred thing that should only be touched by said provider. Thus they should provide their own battery system? Is it normal for this equipment not to be battery protected? We are not dealing with any crazy SLA's however I think it would be standard build practice to put UPS's on your gear. Even if its small handoff switch sitting right next to my switch.
:)
Kenny