TEXAN 2000 Point-to-Point Contracts
About Point-to-Point Circuits
Point-to-Point Circuits Offered Through TEXAN 2000
Contracts
Point-to-point circuits are one of the three methods used for
data transport. The other two are Frame Relay and ATM. When
customers order their own point-to-point circuits, it is to
complete their own unique network design. DIR's own design for data
transport is typically, to use Frame Relay or ATM over the TEX-AN
2000 virtual network backbone. However, individual customers may
have requirements that do not fit this solution. Therefore, DIR
TEXAN 2000 has prearranged contracts with nine different vendors
around the State of Texas to provide traditional point-to-point
circuits.
Customers are often interested in point-to-point circuits for
Internet connections and to connect to their their nearest TEXAN
backbone point-of-presence (POP). The Department of Information
Resources recommends using either the TEXAN 2000 ATM or Frame Relay
backbones whenever possible. The backbone most often begins at the
POP. However, point-to-point circuits are sometimes the only
solution to satisfy users' diverse requirement.
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Point-to-Point Circuits
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About Point-to-Point Circuits
The cost of point-to-point circuits is based on the amount of
information that can be carried (bandwidth) and the distance the
information is carried. Other costs include any equipment at either
end that is needed to put the information on or to take it off the
circuit. Like a highway, a point-to-point circuit is always
"available" 24-hours a day, 7-days a week.
TEX-AN 2000 and the Future
Better contracts and new technology promise greater savings. The
TEXAN 2000 network has leveraged that technology to again reduce
costs and offer more service. First, TEXAN 2000 is a series of
contracts that improves the bulk buying capacity of the State of
Texas. Second, rates for access circuits have been
postalized--greatly reduces the high cost for rural and small
users. Third, improvements in the technology of backbone, long-haul
circuits have made it possible to buy much better service,
including higher data at lower rates. So, the State of Texas, DIR
and TEXAN is de-emphasizing use of the older, more expensive, less
efficient point-to-point private leased network. To the maximum
extent, TEXAN is offering newer solutions that take advantage of
postalized access rates, improved backbone technology and better
contract prices.
Point-to-Point Data Circuits offered by TEXAN 2000:
|
Circuit name,
Designation |
Bandwidth |
|
Dial Up, 56K |
56 Kbps |
|
DS-0 |
56 Kbps |
|
ISDN Basic Rate Interface |
64-128 Kbps |
|
Primary Rate Interface |
up to 1.544 Mbps |
|
Fractional T-1 |
up to 1.544 Mbps |
|
T-1, DS-1 |
1.544 Mbps |
|
T-3, DS-3 |
up to 45 Mbps |
|
Optical Carrier, OC-3 |
155 Mbps |
Ordering TEXAN 2000 Point-to-Point Circuits
TEXAN 2000 offers new and existing users point-to-point service.
Generally, a users will identify their requirement to ( or with the
help of ) their Solutions Representative. Then, we solicit bids for
your requirements. This process takes about two days. As a result,
we can get you the best rates offered by our nine vendors.
To Order Point-to-Point Circuits
All existing and new customers of point-to-point circuits will
need to contact DIR directly. Customers must communicate with our
TEXAN Solutions Design Staff. Please call our SOLUTIONS
CENTER at 512-463-7800. All customer orders should be
emailed to Telecom Solutions.
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