It's possible the WAN link was for customer-owned monitoring equipment. Internet alex@alex.org.uk - 08/03/2005 10:10 Please respond to alex@alex.org.uk To: Christian MACNEVIN, nanog cc: alex Subject: Re: Clue on Europe --On 08 March 2005 10:07 +0000 christian.macnevin@uk.bnpparibas.com wrote:

Also, when I dealt with them, I believe their NOC was connected to the Net for external monitoring purposes by a leased line which was frequently down.

I don't think that's true. Their NOC has always been in either one data center or another (separated by a few hundred yards). Alex This message and any attachments (the "message") is intended solely for the addressees and is confidential. If you receive this message in error, please delete it and immediately notify the sender. Any use not in accord with its purpose, any dissemination or disclosure, either whole or partial, is prohibited except formal approval. The internet can not guarantee the integrity of this message. BNP PARIBAS (and its subsidiaries) shall (will) not therefore be liable for the message if modified. ********************************************************************************************** BNP Paribas Private Bank London Branch is authorised by CECEI & AMF and is regulated by the Financial Services Authority for the conduct of its investment business in the United Kingdom. BNP Paribas Securities Services London Branch is authorised by CECEI & AMF and is regulated by the Financial Services Authority for the conduct of its investment business in the United Kingdom. BNP Paribas Fund Services UK Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.