June 2016 - mice-discuss - lists.micemn.net

Call for Agenda Items

by Shaun Carlson

With our impending meeting on Wednesday, I'd like to put out a call for any Agenda items anyone would like to be sure we discuss. Thanks! s *Shaun Carlson*Director of Information Technology | Arvig ph: (218) 346-8673 | em: shaun.carlson(a)arvig.com

June 20, 2016

Fwd: Invitation to WebEx meeting: MICE Meeting

by Jason Hanke

[image: Cisco WebEx logo] <https://meetings.webex.com> Hi, WIN WebEx2(a)wins.net is inviting you to this WebEx meeting: MICE Meeting <https://meetings.webex.com/collabs/meetings/view?uuid=M7CHE0SR6SUWQUIA04PUO…> *Wed, Jun 22, 2:30 pm* | 3 hr Chicago (Central Daylight Time, GMT-05:00) Host: WIN WebEx2(a)wins.net Join <https://meetings.webex.com/collabs/meetings/join?uuid=M7CHE0SR6SUWQUIA04PUO…> Add the attached iCalendar (.ics) file to your calendar. Agenda This meeting does not have an agenda. Access Information Where: WebEx Online Meeting number: 192 718 463 Password: This meeting does not require a password. Audio Connection *+1-415-655-0001 <%2B1-415-655-0001> *US TOLL Access code: *192 718 463* Can't access your meeting? Get help. <https://meetings.webex.com/collabs/#/support> Delivering the power of collaboration Cisco WebEx Team [image: Footer] IMPORTANT NOTICE: This WebEx service includes a feature that allows audio and any documents and other materials exchanged or viewed during the meeting to be recorded. By joining this meeting, you automatically consent to such recordings. If you do not consent to the recording, discuss your concerns with the meeting host prior to the start of the recording or do not join the meeting. Please note that any such recordings may be subject to discovery in the event of litigation. ©2016 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. MT-A-001 [image: Cisco] <http://www.cisco.com/> -- Jay Hanke CTO Neutral Path Communications 3 Civic Center Plaza, Suite 204 Mankato, MN 56001 (507) 327-2398 mobile jayhanke(a)neutralpath.net www.neutralpath.net

June 20, 2016

Re: One-time port fees

by Jason Hanke

Rough model attached. Intended to be played with and modified. Note, I didn't increase the support costs (counted as part of opex) after the upgrade. We should account for that but after we get a couple of 100G going life seems easier... On Thu, Jun 16, 2016 at 4:16 PM, Jason Hanke <jayhanke(a)neutralpath.net> wrote: > Actually, the NFP process and equipment costs are by far the largest > killers. > > MICE has less than $2500 in annual opex if you exclude the NFP legal fees. > We almost had to stop adding members last year due to running out of ports. > All of the other things have been inkind (printing/pins/website etc) > > Keep in mind that we haven't had a checkbook since 2014. > > > > On Thu, Jun 16, 2016 at 2:31 PM, Hannigan, Martin <marty(a)akamai.com> > wrote: > >> >> Why don't you start with a budget and then fund it? Maybe thats $50 per >> user. Maybe not. Did we ever kick out an operating budget? I'd guess yes. >> >> Port expense is not the killer here. Its cash flow and opex. >> >> >> >> On Jun 16, 2016, at 15:28, Steve Howard <showard(a)PAULBUNYAN.NET >> <showard(a)paulbunyan.net>> wrote: >> >> Here is a starting point for a discussion: >> >> 1Gbps $200/month >> 10Gbps $1000/year >> >> Everybody invoiced ANNUALLY. First year/partial year free. i.e. Whoever >> is active on January 1 gets a bill. >> >> All amounts are suggested donations (for now). i.e. You won't be >> disconnected if you don't pay (yet). However that could change at any >> time. Especially if we run out of ports, in that case the members who have >> historically paid for their port(s) take precedence over those who haven't. >> >> End users of remote switches pay as above. Remote switches do not pay as >> long as their end users pay enough to make up for the ports used by the >> remote switch. For example, the CNS switch has 3x10Gbps ports connecting >> to the main MICE switch. The five CNS end users pay $1,000 each, this >> covers the $3,000 cost of the three ports to the CNS switch. If CNS has >> only two users paying $1,000 each, then CNS would owe $1,000. >> >> >> >> >> >> On 06/16/2016 01:53 PM, Jason Hanke wrote: >> >> I'm quietly awaiting a counter proposal... >> >> On Thu, Jun 16, 2016 at 1:46 PM, Reid Fishler <rfishler(a)he.net> wrote: >> >>> SIX also has a ton of donations coming in. They were a VERY early >>> exchange out there. They did what they did VERY well, and we use some of >>> their structure in MICE. But lets not think that single one time port fees >>> would suddenly make us golden. >>> >>> Reid >>> >>> >>> On Thu, Jun 16, 2016 at 2:44 PM, Jason Hanke <jayhanke(a)neutralpath.net> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> There was quite a bit of talk regarding port fees at NANOG earlier this >>>> week. >>>> >>>> There was also seemingly universal accolades going to the SiX in >>>> Seattle. >>>> >>>> Here is the schedule of fees at the SiX: >>>> >>>> https://www.seattleix.net/join >>>> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.seattleix.net_join…> >>>> >>>> This may be a reasonable starting point for MICE. >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Jay Hanke >>>> CTO >>>> Neutral Path Communications >>>> 3 Civic Center Plaza, Suite 204 >>>> Mankato, MN 56001 >>>> (507) 327-2398 mobile >>>> <jayhanke(a)neutralpath.net>jayhanke(a)neutralpath.net >>>> >>>> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.neutralpath.net&d=D…> >>>> www.neutralpath.net >>>> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.neutralpath.net&d=D…> >>>> >>>> ------------------------------ >>>> >>>> To unsubscribe from the MICE-DISCUSS list, click the following link: >>>> http://lists.iphouse.net/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=MICE-DISCUSS&A=1 >>>> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__lists.iphouse.net_cgi-2…> >>>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Reid Fishler >>> Director >>> Hurricane Electric >>> +1-510-580-4178 >>> >>> ------------------------------ >>> >>> To unsubscribe from the MICE-DISCUSS list, click the following link: >>> http://lists.iphouse.net/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=MICE-DISCUSS&A=1 >>> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__lists.iphouse.net_cgi-2…> >>> >> >> >> >> -- >> Jay Hanke >> CTO >> Neutral Path Communications >> 3 Civic Center Plaza, Suite 204 >> Mankato, MN 56001 >> (507) 327-2398 mobile >> <jayhanke(a)neutralpath.net>jayhanke(a)neutralpath.net >> >> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.neutralpath.net&d=D…> >> www.neutralpath.net >> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.neutralpath.net&d=D…> >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> To unsubscribe from the MICE-DISCUSS list, click the following link: >> http://lists.iphouse.net/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=MICE-DISCUSS&A=1 >> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__lists.iphouse.net_cgi-2…> >> >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> To unsubscribe from the MICE-DISCUSS list, click the following link: >> http://lists.iphouse.net/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=MICE-DISCUSS&A=1 >> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__lists.iphouse.net_cgi-2…> >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> To unsubscribe from the MICE-DISCUSS list, click the following link: >> http://lists.iphouse.net/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=MICE-DISCUSS&A=1 >> > > > > -- > Jay Hanke > CTO > Neutral Path Communications > 3 Civic Center Plaza, Suite 204 > Mankato, MN 56001 > (507) 327-2398 mobile > jayhanke(a)neutralpath.net > www.neutralpath.net > -- Jay Hanke CTO Neutral Path Communications 3 Civic Center Plaza, Suite 204 Mankato, MN 56001 (507) 327-2398 mobile jayhanke(a)neutralpath.net www.neutralpath.net

June 16, 2016

Re: MICE UG Meeting Additional Info

by Russell Berg

I can accommodate either, or both. 2:15PM for pre-meeting tour. Tourists should bring photo ID. Russ Russell Berg Senior Director – Products and Services, WIN/Airstream P: 715-832-3726 | C: 715-579-8227 www.wins.net -----Original Message----- From: MICE Discuss [mailto:MICE-DISCUSS@LISTS.IPHOUSE.NET] On Behalf Of Richard Laager Sent: Thursday, June 16, 2016 4:12 PM To: MICE-DISCUSS(a)LISTS.IPHOUSE.NET Subject: Re: [MICE-DISCUSS] MICE UG Meeting Additional Info On 06/16/2016 04:00 PM, Jason Hanke wrote: > WIN will also be offering tours of their Network Management Center and > Data Center located in the same building. Before or after the meeting? If before, what time should we arrive? -- Richard

June 16, 2016

Re: One-time port fees

by Jason Hanke

Actually, the NFP process and equipment costs are by far the largest killers. MICE has less than $2500 in annual opex if you exclude the NFP legal fees. We almost had to stop adding members last year due to running out of ports. All of the other things have been inkind (printing/pins/website etc) Keep in mind that we haven't had a checkbook since 2014. On Thu, Jun 16, 2016 at 2:31 PM, Hannigan, Martin <marty(a)akamai.com> wrote: > > Why don't you start with a budget and then fund it? Maybe thats $50 per > user. Maybe not. Did we ever kick out an operating budget? I'd guess yes. > > Port expense is not the killer here. Its cash flow and opex. > > > > On Jun 16, 2016, at 15:28, Steve Howard <showard(a)PAULBUNYAN.NET > <showard(a)paulbunyan.net>> wrote: > > Here is a starting point for a discussion: > > 1Gbps $200/month > 10Gbps $1000/year > > Everybody invoiced ANNUALLY. First year/partial year free. i.e. Whoever > is active on January 1 gets a bill. > > All amounts are suggested donations (for now). i.e. You won't be > disconnected if you don't pay (yet). However that could change at any > time. Especially if we run out of ports, in that case the members who have > historically paid for their port(s) take precedence over those who haven't. > > End users of remote switches pay as above. Remote switches do not pay as > long as their end users pay enough to make up for the ports used by the > remote switch. For example, the CNS switch has 3x10Gbps ports connecting > to the main MICE switch. The five CNS end users pay $1,000 each, this > covers the $3,000 cost of the three ports to the CNS switch. If CNS has > only two users paying $1,000 each, then CNS would owe $1,000. > > > > > > On 06/16/2016 01:53 PM, Jason Hanke wrote: > > I'm quietly awaiting a counter proposal... > > On Thu, Jun 16, 2016 at 1:46 PM, Reid Fishler <rfishler(a)he.net> wrote: > >> SIX also has a ton of donations coming in. They were a VERY early >> exchange out there. They did what they did VERY well, and we use some of >> their structure in MICE. But lets not think that single one time port fees >> would suddenly make us golden. >> >> Reid >> >> >> On Thu, Jun 16, 2016 at 2:44 PM, Jason Hanke <jayhanke(a)neutralpath.net> >> wrote: >> >>> There was quite a bit of talk regarding port fees at NANOG earlier this >>> week. >>> >>> There was also seemingly universal accolades going to the SiX in Seattle. >>> >>> Here is the schedule of fees at the SiX: >>> >>> https://www.seattleix.net/join >>> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.seattleix.net_join…> >>> >>> This may be a reasonable starting point for MICE. >>> >>> -- >>> Jay Hanke >>> CTO >>> Neutral Path Communications >>> 3 Civic Center Plaza, Suite 204 >>> Mankato, MN 56001 >>> (507) 327-2398 mobile >>> <jayhanke(a)neutralpath.net>jayhanke(a)neutralpath.net >>> >>> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.neutralpath.net&d=D…> >>> www.neutralpath.net >>> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.neutralpath.net&d=D…> >>> >>> ------------------------------ >>> >>> To unsubscribe from the MICE-DISCUSS list, click the following link: >>> http://lists.iphouse.net/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=MICE-DISCUSS&A=1 >>> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__lists.iphouse.net_cgi-2…> >>> >> >> >> >> -- >> Reid Fishler >> Director >> Hurricane Electric >> +1-510-580-4178 >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> To unsubscribe from the MICE-DISCUSS list, click the following link: >> http://lists.iphouse.net/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=MICE-DISCUSS&A=1 >> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__lists.iphouse.net_cgi-2…> >> > > > > -- > Jay Hanke > CTO > Neutral Path Communications > 3 Civic Center Plaza, Suite 204 > Mankato, MN 56001 > (507) 327-2398 mobile > <jayhanke(a)neutralpath.net>jayhanke(a)neutralpath.net > > <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.neutralpath.net&d=D…> > www.neutralpath.net > <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.neutralpath.net&d=D…> > > ------------------------------ > > To unsubscribe from the MICE-DISCUSS list, click the following link: > http://lists.iphouse.net/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=MICE-DISCUSS&A=1 > <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__lists.iphouse.net_cgi-2…> > > > > ------------------------------ > > To unsubscribe from the MICE-DISCUSS list, click the following link: > http://lists.iphouse.net/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=MICE-DISCUSS&A=1 > <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__lists.iphouse.net_cgi-2…> > > > ------------------------------ > > To unsubscribe from the MICE-DISCUSS list, click the following link: > http://lists.iphouse.net/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=MICE-DISCUSS&A=1 > -- Jay Hanke CTO Neutral Path Communications 3 Civic Center Plaza, Suite 204 Mankato, MN 56001 (507) 327-2398 mobile jayhanke(a)neutralpath.net www.neutralpath.net

June 16, 2016

Re: MICE UG Meeting Additional Info

by Richard Laager

On 06/16/2016 04:00 PM, Jason Hanke wrote: > WIN will also be offering tours of their Network Management Center and > Data Center located in the same building. Before or after the meeting? If before, what time should we arrive? -- Richard

June 16, 2016

Re: One-time port fees

by David Farmer

+1, but beyond emergencies, cover incidental meeting expenses, a small marketing budget. It would be nice to be able to pay our own way for a meeting room at the Hyatt during the MTA show if we need to. No dancing girls or fancy dinners, but some signage and/or booth banner like thing, brochures, pens, maybe some T-Shirts or other logowear (maybe a logowear store). On Thu, Jun 16, 2016 at 3:36 PM, Reid Fishler <rfishler(a)he.net> wrote: > The amount of money we need depends upon our success. The point right now is > that we need SOMETHING in the bank to not have to beg every time there is an > emergency. I think we are beyond that. > > Reid > > On Thu, Jun 16, 2016 at 4:32 PM, Jason Hanke <jayhanke(a)neutralpath.net> > wrote: >> >> IIRC, the discussions last time several years back broke down as to >> include colo rent costs and how much to budget for a new kit every 36 >> months. >> >> If you exclude rent, equipment purchase and nfp legal fees, all of the >> other costs are currently very small (support and ARIN fees). >> >> Support is running about 1900 Annually for 1 EX4200 and one EX4500. I'm >> not sure how the EX4550 is currently handled support wise. >> >> IMHO, we should budget to build a up a reserve to get to $20k in the next >> 12 months. I could be persuaded up or down on the number. I looked at "pizza >> box" 100g switches and I believe we get something into service for around >> 13k + support. We'd end up with 5k to cover ongoing legal and nfp accounting >> expenses. >> >> >> On Thu, Jun 16, 2016 at 2:54 PM, Dale W. Carder <dwcarder(a)wisc.edu> wrote: >>> >>> Thus spake Andrew Hoyos (hoyosa(a)GMAIL.COM) on Thu, Jun 16, 2016 at >>> 02:35:54PM -0500: >>> > +1 on this. Discussing port fees is irrelevant until it’s understood >>> > what needs to go back out opex wise (perhaps including some 5-7 year >>> > equipment refresh, etc). I seem to recall a spreadsheet that had this broken >>> > out at some point, floating around. >>> >>> yep, this. >>> >>> My other comment is that our org can typically pay invoices, but not make >>> donations nor become legal "members". Hopefully the sustainability model >>> could account for this. >>> >>> Dale (w/ AS3128 hat on) >>> >>> >>> > > On Jun 16, 2016, at 2:31 PM, Hannigan, Martin <marty(a)AKAMAI.COM> >>> > > wrote: >>> > > >>> > > >>> > > Why don't you start with a budget and then fund it? Maybe thats $50 >>> > > per user. Maybe not. Did we ever kick out an operating budget? I'd guess >>> > > yes. >>> > > >>> > > Port expense is not the killer here. Its cash flow and opex. >>> > > >>> > > >>> > > >>> > > On Jun 16, 2016, at 15:28, Steve Howard <showard(a)PAULBUNYAN.NET> >>> > > wrote: >>> > > >>> > >> Here is a starting point for a discussion: >>> > >> >>> > >> 1Gbps $200/month >>> > >> 10Gbps $1000/year >>> > >> >>> > >> Everybody invoiced ANNUALLY. First year/partial year free. i.e. >>> > >> Whoever is active on January 1 gets a bill. >>> > >> >>> > >> All amounts are suggested donations (for now). i.e. You won't be >>> > >> disconnected if you don't pay (yet). However that could change at any time. >>> > >> Especially if we run out of ports, in that case the members who have >>> > >> historically paid for their port(s) take precedence over those who haven't. >>> > >> >>> > >> End users of remote switches pay as above. Remote switches do not >>> > >> pay as long as their end users pay enough to make up for the ports used by >>> > >> the remote switch. For example, the CNS switch has 3x10Gbps ports >>> > >> connecting to the main MICE switch. The five CNS end users pay $1,000 each, >>> > >> this covers the $3,000 cost of the three ports to the CNS switch. If CNS >>> > >> has only two users paying $1,000 each, then CNS would owe $1,000. >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> On 06/16/2016 01:53 PM, Jason Hanke wrote: >>> > >>> I'm quietly awaiting a counter proposal... >>> > >>> >>> > >>> On Thu, Jun 16, 2016 at 1:46 PM, Reid Fishler <rfishler(a)he.net> >>> > >>> wrote: >>> > >>> SIX also has a ton of donations coming in. They were a VERY early >>> > >>> exchange out there. They did what they did VERY well, and we use some of >>> > >>> their structure in MICE. But lets not think that single one time port fees >>> > >>> would suddenly make us golden. >>> > >>> >>> > >>> Reid >>> > >>> >>> > >>> >>> > >>> On Thu, Jun 16, 2016 at 2:44 PM, Jason Hanke >>> > >>> <jayhanke(a)neutralpath.net> wrote: >>> > >>> There was quite a bit of talk regarding port fees at NANOG earlier >>> > >>> this week. >>> > >>> >>> > >>> There was also seemingly universal accolades going to the SiX in >>> > >>> Seattle. >>> > >>> >>> > >>> Here is the schedule of fees at the SiX: >>> > >>> >>> > >>> https://www.seattleix.net/join >>> > >>> >>> > >>> This may be a reasonable starting point for MICE. >>> > >>> >>> > >>> -- >>> > >>> Jay Hanke >>> > >>> CTO >>> > >>> Neutral Path Communications >>> > >>> 3 Civic Center Plaza, Suite 204 >>> > >>> Mankato, MN 56001 >>> > >>> (507) 327-2398 mobile >>> > >>> jayhanke(a)neutralpath.net >>> > >>> www.neutralpath.net >>> > >>> >>> > >>> To unsubscribe from the MICE-DISCUSS list, click the following >>> > >>> link: >>> > >>> http://lists.iphouse.net/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=MICE-DISCUSS&A=1 >>> > >>> >>> > >>> >>> > >>> >>> > >>> >>> > >>> -- >>> > >>> Reid Fishler >>> > >>> Director >>> > >>> Hurricane Electric >>> > >>> +1-510-580-4178 >>> > >>> >>> > >>> To unsubscribe from the MICE-DISCUSS list, click the following >>> > >>> link: >>> > >>> http://lists.iphouse.net/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=MICE-DISCUSS&A=1 >>> > >>> >>> > >>> >>> > >>> >>> > >>> >>> > >>> -- >>> > >>> Jay Hanke >>> > >>> CTO >>> > >>> Neutral Path Communications >>> > >>> 3 Civic Center Plaza, Suite 204 >>> > >>> Mankato, MN 56001 >>> > >>> (507) 327-2398 mobile >>> > >>> jayhanke(a)neutralpath.net >>> > >>> www.neutralpath.net >>> > >>> >>> > >>> To unsubscribe from the MICE-DISCUSS list, click the following >>> > >>> link: >>> > >>> http://lists.iphouse.net/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=MICE-DISCUSS&A=1 >>> > >>> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> To unsubscribe from the MICE-DISCUSS list, click the following link: >>> > >> http://lists.iphouse.net/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=MICE-DISCUSS&A=1 >>> > >> >>> > > >>> > > To unsubscribe from the MICE-DISCUSS list, click the following link: >>> > > http://lists.iphouse.net/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=MICE-DISCUSS&A=1 >>> > > >> >> >> >> >> -- >> Jay Hanke >> CTO >> Neutral Path Communications >> 3 Civic Center Plaza, Suite 204 >> Mankato, MN 56001 >> (507) 327-2398 mobile >> jayhanke(a)neutralpath.net >> www.neutralpath.net >> >> ________________________________ >> >> To unsubscribe from the MICE-DISCUSS list, click the following link: >> http://lists.iphouse.net/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=MICE-DISCUSS&A=1 > > > > > -- > Reid Fishler > Director > Hurricane Electric > +1-510-580-4178 > > ________________________________ > > To unsubscribe from the MICE-DISCUSS list, click the following link: > http://lists.iphouse.net/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=MICE-DISCUSS&A=1 -- =============================================== David Farmer Email:farmer@umn.edu Networking & Telecommunication Services Office of Information Technology University of Minnesota 2218 University Ave SE Phone: 612-626-0815 Minneapolis, MN 55414-3029 Cell: 612-812-9952 ===============================================

June 16, 2016

Re: One-time port fees

by Jason Hanke

On Thu, Jun 16, 2016 at 3:36 PM, Reid Fishler <rfishler(a)he.net> wrote: > The amount of money we need depends upon our success. The point right now > is that we need SOMETHING in the bank to not have to beg every time there > is an emergency. I think we are beyond that. > That's one of the reasons I like the one time fees. As ports are added, the reserve grows to cover replacement/upgrade.

June 16, 2016

MICE UG Meeting Additional Info

by Jason Hanke

We need a rough headcount for the meeting next week. Please RSVP on our Facebook event. https://www.facebook.com/events/695794023896344/ We also need a rough count on the remote participation. WIN has video conferencing facilities and will open up a webex. WIN will also be offering tours of their Network Management Center and Data Center located in the same building. -- Jay Hanke CTO Neutral Path Communications 3 Civic Center Plaza, Suite 204 Mankato, MN 56001 (507) 327-2398 mobile jayhanke(a)neutralpath.net www.neutralpath.net

June 16, 2016

Re: One-time port fees

by Jason Hanke

On Thu, Jun 16, 2016 at 2:54 PM, Richard Laager <rlaager(a)wiktel.com> wrote: > On 06/16/2016 02:27 PM, Steve Howard wrote: > >> End users of remote switches pay as above. >> > > Can you elaborate on why you want it this way? As opposed to: the remote > switch operator pays for the MICE ports, and it's their business how to > recover that. +1 to Richard. As I see it the port fees are covering the maintenance and augmentations of the main switch. Having the remote operators with varying financial terms is good for the ecosystem. Also, the remotes have agreed to cover the (hopefully non-blocking) transport back to MICE so they should have a way to recover their costs should they choose.

June 16, 2016