Many of the institutions currently on the vBNS will switch to Abilene. All sites dropping from the vBNS network already have an Abilene connection. Approximately 55 sites will remain on the vBNS on March 31. Javad Boroumand will update the spreadsheet on connectivity of the HPC sites. Peering issues between Abilene and the vBNS are being negotiated.
Agreement is close.
Abilene does not filter vBNS routes. The vBNS passes only acceptable routes to Abilene. If new peering arrangements are not signed by March 31, existing peering arrangements with the vBNS will be continued. NISN has OC3. PAX is connecting with dark fiber.