Have decided to use multiple subnet to reduce broadcast etc. Connie is monitoring to ensure problem is still with us before the change and that it goes away with the change. SCS-IR2 switch The 6509 needs a faster backplane this summer when it is orderable. Davide will ensure Richard and Teri know of the budgetary requirement. When available will connect Gbps devices to it.
Equipment needs to be shipped back to Cisco.
The new 5500 was installed and put into production last week. Longer term we will look at wireless. Les is looking for a radio hub type solution, but no success so far. Fiber will be laid along the accelerator, it is roughly planned. What they use works but old and unreliable, but if anything breaks then stops machine.