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NEC Edge Routers procured for NEN trial extension schools

Routers procured for NEN trial extension schools

REANNZ has procured Juniper SRX 210 and SRX 240 routers from NEC to be used by participating schools for the duration of the NEN trial extension. The SRX 210 model is suitable for schools with less than 300 students while the larger SRX 240 is suitable for schools with 300 or more students.

Both units have gigabit Ethernet ports suitable for connecting directly to fibre networks (in line with government standards). They also have built-in firewall functionality that can block unauthorised access to schools’ internal networks.

Non NEN trial extension schools purchasing routers

Non NEN trial extension schools are able to purchase a router at the same price and on the same terms that REANNZ has negotiated for NEN trial extension schools. See our page on NEC Edge Routers for non NEN trial extension schools.

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NEN Edge Router RFP issued

REANNZ released a RFP for edge routers for the National Education Network trial extension last night.

NEN RFP released

A Request for Proposals (RFP) was issued last night by REANNZ for the supply of Layer 3 ethernet routers for schools participating in the National Education Network (NEN) Trial Extension.  REANNZ has been contracted by the Ministry of Education to procure network components, including routers, for up to 200 schools that are being invited to participate in the NEN trial extension which runs until June 2011.

The NEN provides dedicated network connectivity for schools using KAREN and provides high speed, unrestricted broadband (100 Mb/s or greater) to schools. The purpose of the NEN router is to allow trial schools to gain access to KAREN and commodity internet services using local fibre networks.

Copies of the RFP can be obtained from the Government Electronic Tenders Service (GETS) at www.gets.govt.nz. The RFP, titled Supply of Routers for the National Education Network is document number 29480 on GETS.  Tenders must be submitted by 4pm on 14 May 2010.

All communications relating to this RFP, or requests for clarification or further information, should be directed in writing to nen-rfp@reannz.co.nz

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About the NEN trial extension

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