MAN LAN Fees

Ethernet Connections

Ethernet frame-based services are provided by a Cisco 6513 Ethernet switch that supports bandwidths at 1 and 10 GigE.

The Internet2 Network, also a project of Internet2, is a connector to MAN LAN through a 10GE LAN PHY link from its core router located elsewhere at 32 Avenue of the Americas. MAN LAN is the preferred means for peer networks to connect to Abilene in New York City and for direct peering between international & US based R&E networks without Internet2 Network COU restrictions.

The Ethernet switch at MAN LAN became operational in July of 2003. Connections are governed by the MAN LAN Connection Agreement. Networks wishing to connect to the Ethernet switch at MAN LAN may contact manlan@internet2.edu to obtain a copy of the Connectors' Agreement. Internet2 has established the following cost sharing fees for connection to the MAN LAN Ethernet switch. They are reviewed on an annual basis and are payable on a 12 month advance basis.

Ethernet Connection Fees
2008 Annual recurring fee: 1GigE $4,800
2008 Annual recurring fee: 1OGE $14,400

2009 Annual recurring fee: 1GE: $6,000
2009 Annual recurring fee: 10GE: $21,000

Cross-connect fees and information about collocation in NYSERNet space are described below in the section on NYSERNet.

Optical Connections

MAN LAN optical connections are supported primarily by a Nortel Optical Multiservice Edge 6500 and a Nortel high density cross connect HDXc.  The Nortel equipment facilitates the connection of lambdas, and sub-rate optical channels.  A Cisco ONS 15454 is also available that supports OC48 and OC192 and 10GE connections.

Optical Connection Fees
2008 Annual recurring fee: OC12: $4,800
2008 Annual recurring fee: OC48: $9,600
2008 Annual recurring fee: OC192: $14,400

2009 Annual recurring fee: OC12: $6,000
2009 Annual recurring fee: OC48: $12,000
2009 Annual recurring fee: OC192: $21,000

NYSERnet Fees:
FMMR cross connect:
Monthly recurring fee: US$100; non-recurring fee: US$350 (per pair - paid to MAN LAN; passed through to NYSERNET)

NYSERNet also has collocation space available for the connectors to MAN LAN. Complete information, including pricing and Terms & Conditions, is available by contacting:

Sharon Akkoul
Program Manager: Manhattan Fiber Services
NYSERNet
sakkoul@nysernet.org
+1 315 413-0345 x5201

NYSERNet, along with other commercial vendors, are able to provide dark fiber to several other locations in New York City, including the carrier hotels such as 60 Hudson St. and 111 8th Ave.