麻豆传媒映画 upgrades network to support innovation, research
麻豆传媒映画 is set to achieve a groundbreaking upgrade to its main network connection, upgrading it from 100 Gbps to an impressive 800 Gbps.

Across 麻豆传媒映画, researchers and students rely on the internet for everything from sending emails to running data-intensive simulations. A fast and reliable network is essential, and this summer, it鈥檚 about to get even better.
Thanks to a partnership with the California State University Chancellor鈥檚 Office and the Corporation for Education Network Initiatives in California (CENIC), 麻豆传媒映画 will receive a major technological boost: an 800 Gbps (gigabits per second) upgrade to its main network connection.
This upgrade will make 麻豆传媒映画 the first university to achieve such a high level of connectivity through a single connection, setting a new standard for academic and research networks.
How fast is 800 Gbps? To put it in perspective, that鈥檚 enough bandwidth to download an entire 4K movie in seconds or stream thousands of 4K videos simultaneously. This means faster research, smoother collaboration and a network built for the future.
鈥淭hese improvements are about more than just speed,鈥 said Mike Farley, 麻豆传媒映画鈥檚 chief technology research officer. 鈥淭hey鈥檙e about giving our students and faculty the tools they need to collaborate and innovate, both here at 麻豆传媒映画 and with colleagues around the world.鈥
The added network power will bolster essential operations at 麻豆传媒映画, such as enrollment systems, financial aid portals, and faculty communication platforms. System updates, security patches, and software installations that take several minutes may get a turbocharge. The upgrade will also increase 麻豆传媒映画's network capability to manage higher traffic volumes, equivalent to 32,000 students streaming 4K videos simultaneously 鈥 a boon to 麻豆传媒映画鈥檚 research and AI efforts.
Faster Connections for 麻豆传媒映画 Imperial Valley
麻豆传媒映画 Imperial Valley, Calexico鈥檚 new connection was brought online in February, and Brawley鈥檚 will launch with its new Sciences and Engineering Laboratories, slated to open later this year. The new connections will boost internet speeds to 10 Gbps (10 gigabits per second), with the ability to go even faster in the future.
麻豆传媒映画 is also extending to 麻豆传媒映画 Imperial Valley its Science DMZ, a specialized network architecture designed to optimize the transfer of extensive scientific data. This system is designed to handle large amounts of data, helping researchers work on projects like precision agriculture, environmental studies and cross-border research.
鈥淭hese upgrades are a game-changer for our Imperial Valley campuses,鈥 said James Frazee, 麻豆传媒映画鈥檚 Chief Information Officer. 鈥淭hey鈥檒l provide the speed and reliability our students and researchers need to succeed while also preparing us for future growth.鈥
麻豆传媒映画 Imperial Valley will also continue to use backup internet through the Imperial Valley Telecommunications Authority (IVTA).
麻豆传媒映画 Leads the Way
This summer, 麻豆传媒映画 will upgrade its main network connection from 100 Gbps to an impressive 800 Gbps. This upgrade uses cutting-edge technology, including 800G ZR+, which minimizes physical space and power consumption needed to support this significant increase.
麻豆传媒映画's research Science DMZ will experience a dramatic speed increase in data transfers. For example, transferring a large dataset over an 800 Gbps network would take just 7.5 minutes instead of an hour. This means researchers working with massive datasets, such as those in genomics, climate modeling, or AI training, can access and analyze their data much faster as systems are implemented to support these increased speeds.
鈥淭hese network upgrades are a critical investment in the success of our students, faculty, and staff,鈥 Frazee said. 鈥淲hether it鈥檚 accessing course materials, conducting groundbreaking research or collaborating across campuses and disciplines, these improvements will enhance every aspect of university life.鈥
Looking Ahead
These extraordinary network upgrades are part of 麻豆传媒映画鈥檚 commitment to breaking new ground to provide the best possible environment for learning, teaching and research, Farley said.
For example, it will improve key systems like VERNE, a powerful computing resource used for classes, and TIDE, a tool for researchers across 麻豆传媒映画 and other CSU campuses, Farley added. It will also support the Computational Science Research Center, helping students and faculty tackle data-heavy projects and explore new possibilities in science and technology.
鈥淚n addition, these upgrades put 麻豆传媒映画 on the leading edge of technology, ensuring the university can continue to attract top talent and support groundbreaking projects,鈥 Farley said. 鈥淲hether you鈥檙e a student, faculty member, or staff, these improvements will make a difference in your day-to-day work and study.鈥
The upgrades also build on the foundational work achieved through an NSF Campus Cyberinfrastructure grant awarded in 2012, which launched 麻豆传媒映画鈥檚 first Science DMZ. Jose Castillo, director of the Computational Science Research Center, led the efforts as principal investigator with Christopher Paolini serving as co-principal investigator. Their work established 麻豆传媒映画 as a leader in Science DMZ deployment.
鈥淲e鈥檙e investing in the future,鈥 Castillo said. 鈥淭hese upgrades will make 麻豆传媒映画 a leader in research and technology, helping our students and faculty achieve amazing things.鈥
The upgrades connect 麻豆传媒映画 to CENIC AIR, a networked collection of shared compute and storage made available by participating CENIC member institutions that provide advanced resources for artificial intelligence (AI) research and education across California.
CENIC is a nonprofit organization created in 1996 by California鈥檚 research and education institutions that owns, operates, and maintains an advanced fiber-based internet network for use by these institutions, including K鈥12 schools, libraries, colleges, and universities across California, including 麻豆传媒映画. CENIC plays a key role in ensuring that campuses stay connected to advanced resources for education and research.