August 2026 - mice-discuss - lists.micemn.net

RE: Loss of connectivity to MICE

by Dean Bahls

Well, that was exciting. Can’t wait to hear the RFO for this one. Dean From: Dean Bahls Sent: Thursday, August 6, 2026 2:50 PM To: Jay Hanke <jayhanke(a)southfront.io>; Jeremy Schmeichel <Jeremy.Schmeichel(a)mybluepeak.com> Cc: Josh Hoppes <Josh.Hoppes(a)cfunet.net>; mice-discuss(a)lists.micemn.net Subject: RE: Loss of connectivity to MICE We run batteries on our DC plant at 511 and they have drawn down to 38 VDC. I can’t believe anything in our cage is still operating. I don’t understand why Cologix UPS and generators aren’t running down there.. Dean From: Jay Hanke via mice-discuss <mice-discuss(a)lists.micemn.net<mailto:mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net>> Sent: Thursday, August 6, 2026 2:19 PM To: Jeremy Schmeichel <Jeremy.Schmeichel(a)mybluepeak.com<mailto:Jeremy.Schmeichel@mybluepeak.com>> Cc: Josh Hoppes <Josh.Hoppes(a)cfunet.net<mailto:Josh.Hoppes@cfunet.net>>; mice-discuss(a)lists.micemn.net<mailto:mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net> Subject: Re: Loss of connectivity to MICE Getting lots of reports about Cologix MSP. Both MICE and providers On Thu, Aug 6, 2026 at 2:13 PM Jeremy Schmeichel via mice-discuss <mice-discuss(a)lists.micemn.net<mailto:mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net>> wrote: We just lost a core router out there and all connectivity - feels like a possible power issue. From: Josh Hoppes <Josh.Hoppes(a)cfunet.net<mailto:Josh.Hoppes@cfunet.net>> Date: Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 1:05 PM To: mice-discuss(a)lists.micemn.net<mailto:mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net> <mice-discuss(a)lists.micemn.net<mailto:mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net>> Subject: Loss of connectivity to MICE [You don't often get email from josh.hoppes(a)cfunet.net<mailto:josh.hoppes@cfunet.net>. Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] We just saw connectivity to MICE go down as well as our Hurricane Electric transit circuit. Are there any known issues at Cologix Minneapolis? Josh Hoppes Network Engineer II Cedar Falls Utilities Office 319 268 5227 Cell 319 610 5332 www.cfu.net<http://www.cfu.net> _______________________________________________ mice-discuss mailing list -- mice-discuss(a)lists.micemn.net<mailto:mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net> To unsubscribe send an email to mice-discuss-leave(a)lists.micemn.net<mailto:mice-discuss-leave@lists.micemn.net> _______________________________________________ mice-discuss mailing list -- mice-discuss(a)lists.micemn.net<mailto:mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net> To unsubscribe send an email to mice-discuss-leave(a)lists.micemn.net<mailto:mice-discuss-leave@lists.micemn.net> CAUTION: This email originated outside the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender.

Aug. 6, 2026

511 Power Issues

by Jay Hanke

There are currently power issues in the 511 building affecting the MICE infrastructure there. The MICE Ridgeview switch and route server are still operational. -- Jay Hanke, President South Front Networks jayhanke(a)southfront.io Phone 507-327-2398 https://southfront.io/ <https://southfront.io/path.html>

Aug. 6, 2026

RE: [EXTERNAL] Re: Loss of connectivity to MICE

by Brady Farver

Response from the Cologix support portal: --- Dear Valued Customer, We are aware of a communication issue affecting certain Facility monitoring systems and are actively working to resolve it. At this time, we are investigating an issue affecting one of the Facility's UPS systems. Our Operations Team is actively monitoring the electrical infrastructure and environmental conditions while the issue is being investigated. We will provide additional updates as more information becomes available. Our Operations Team is actively monitoring the environment while the communication issue is being investigated and resolved. Thank you for your patience and understanding. --- Brady Farver Truestream - Network Operations bfarver(a)truestreamfiber.com<mailto:bfarver@truestreamfiber.com> From: Ryan Gunther via mice-discuss <mice-discuss(a)lists.micemn.net> Sent: Thursday, August 6, 2026 15:21 To: mice-discuss(a)lists.micemn.net Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL] Re: Loss of connectivity to MICE Same with us. Loss connectivity to MICE and Cogent at 511. [signature] Ryan Gunther Network & Switching Engineer CCNA, MEF-CECP, A+, ABCP (406) 234-7458 105 N Montana Ave., Miles City, MT 59301 www.midrivers.com<https://www.midrivers.com/> [logo]<https://www.midrivers.com/> [facebook] <https://facebook.com/midrivers> [instagram] <https://www.instagram.com/midriverscommunications/> [linkedin] <https://www.linkedin.com/company/mid-rivers-communications/> Review Us on Google<http://www.google.com/search?q=Mid-Rivers+Communications,1101%20Main%20St.,…> From: Abhi Devireddy <abhi(a)devireddy.com<mailto:abhi@devireddy.com>> Sent: Thursday, August 6, 2026 1:09 PM To: Josh Hoppes <Josh.Hoppes(a)cfunet.net<mailto:Josh.Hoppes@cfunet.net>>; mice-discuss(a)lists.micemn.net<mailto:mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net> Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: Loss of connectivity to MICE CAUTION: This email originated from outside of Mid-Rivers or its subsidiaries. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. We did as well. Lost all outbound connectivity w/ MICE and Cogent. Abhi From: Josh Hoppes <Josh.Hoppes(a)cfunet.net<mailto:Josh.Hoppes@cfunet.net>> Date: Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 2:06 PM To: mice-discuss(a)lists.micemn.net<mailto:mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net> <mice-discuss(a)lists.micemn.net<mailto:mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net>> Subject: Loss of connectivity to MICE We just saw connectivity to MICE go down as well as our Hurricane Electric transit circuit. Are there any known issues at Cologix Minneapolis? Josh Hoppes Network Engineer II Cedar Falls Utilities Office 319 268 5227 Cell 319 610 5332 www.cfu.net<http://www.cfu.net/> _______________________________________________ mice-discuss mailing list -- mice-discuss(a)lists.micemn.net<mailto:mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net> To unsubscribe send an email to mice-discuss-leave(a)lists.micemn.net<mailto:mice-discuss-leave@lists.micemn.net> ________________________________

Aug. 6, 2026

RE: Loss of connectivity to MICE

by Dean Bahls

We run batteries on our DC plant at 511 and they have drawn down to 38 VDC. I can’t believe anything in our cage is still operating. I don’t understand why Cologix UPS and generators aren’t running down there.. Dean From: Jay Hanke via mice-discuss <mice-discuss(a)lists.micemn.net> Sent: Thursday, August 6, 2026 2:19 PM To: Jeremy Schmeichel <Jeremy.Schmeichel(a)mybluepeak.com> Cc: Josh Hoppes <Josh.Hoppes(a)cfunet.net>; mice-discuss(a)lists.micemn.net Subject: Re: Loss of connectivity to MICE Getting lots of reports about Cologix MSP. Both MICE and providers On Thu, Aug 6, 2026 at 2:13 PM Jeremy Schmeichel via mice-discuss <mice-discuss(a)lists.micemn.net<mailto:mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net>> wrote: We just lost a core router out there and all connectivity - feels like a possible power issue. From: Josh Hoppes <Josh.Hoppes(a)cfunet.net<mailto:Josh.Hoppes@cfunet.net>> Date: Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 1:05 PM To: mice-discuss(a)lists.micemn.net<mailto:mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net> <mice-discuss(a)lists.micemn.net<mailto:mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net>> Subject: Loss of connectivity to MICE [You don't often get email from josh.hoppes(a)cfunet.net<mailto:josh.hoppes@cfunet.net>. Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] We just saw connectivity to MICE go down as well as our Hurricane Electric transit circuit. Are there any known issues at Cologix Minneapolis? Josh Hoppes Network Engineer II Cedar Falls Utilities Office 319 268 5227 Cell 319 610 5332 www.cfu.net<http://www.cfu.net> _______________________________________________ mice-discuss mailing list -- mice-discuss(a)lists.micemn.net<mailto:mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net> To unsubscribe send an email to mice-discuss-leave(a)lists.micemn.net<mailto:mice-discuss-leave@lists.micemn.net> _______________________________________________ mice-discuss mailing list -- mice-discuss(a)lists.micemn.net<mailto:mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net> To unsubscribe send an email to mice-discuss-leave(a)lists.micemn.net<mailto:mice-discuss-leave@lists.micemn.net> CAUTION: This email originated outside the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender.

Aug. 6, 2026

Re: Loss of connectivity to MICE

by Jay Hanke

Power issues? On Thu, Aug 6, 2026 at 2:34 PM Dean Bahls <dean.bahls(a)fiberminnesota.com> wrote: > We are rapidly losing equipment too. > > Dean > Fiber Minnesota > > Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone > Get Outlook for Android <https://aka.ms/AAb9ysg> > ------------------------------ > *From:* Jeremy Schmeichel via mice-discuss <mice-discuss(a)lists.micemn.net> > *Sent:* Thursday, 06 August 2026 14:06:25 > *To:* Josh Hoppes <Josh.Hoppes(a)cfunet.net>; mice-discuss(a)lists.micemn.net > <mice-discuss(a)lists.micemn.net> > *Subject:* Re: Loss of connectivity to MICE > > We just lost a core router out there and all connectivity - feels like a > possible power issue. > > *From: *Josh Hoppes <Josh.Hoppes(a)cfunet.net> > *Date: *Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 1:05 PM > *To: *mice-discuss(a)lists.micemn.net <mice-discuss(a)lists.micemn.net> > *Subject: *Loss of connectivity to MICE > > [You don't often get email from josh.hoppes(a)cfunet.net. Learn why this is > important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] > > We just saw connectivity to MICE go down as well as our Hurricane Electric > transit circuit. Are there any known issues at Cologix Minneapolis? > > Josh Hoppes > Network Engineer II > Cedar Falls Utilities > Office 319 268 5227 > Cell 319 610 5332 > www.cfu.net > > _______________________________________________ > mice-discuss mailing list -- mice-discuss(a)lists.micemn.net > To unsubscribe send an email to mice-discuss-leave(a)lists.micemn.net > *CAUTION:* This email originated outside the organization. Do not click > links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender. > _______________________________________________ > mice-discuss mailing list -- mice-discuss(a)lists.micemn.net > To unsubscribe send an email to mice-discuss-leave(a)lists.micemn.net >

Aug. 6, 2026

Re: Loss of connectivity to MICE

by Jay Hanke

Sounds like an issue in suite 100. No real details yet. On Thu, Aug 6, 2026 at 2:21 PM Justin Huffman via mice-discuss < mice-discuss(a)lists.micemn.net> wrote: > We did as well along with other connections. > > > > > > _________________________________ > Justin Huffman > Sr. Manager | Network Engineering > Long Lines Broadband > 712-271-5902 (W) > jhuffman(a)longlines.biz > > > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Josh Hoppes <Josh.Hoppes(a)cfunet.net> > Sent: Thursday, August 6, 2026 2:03 PM > To: mice-discuss(a)lists.micemn.net > Subject: Loss of connectivity to MICE > > [You don't often get email from josh.hoppes(a)cfunet.net. Learn why this is > important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] > > WARNING!! This message originated from an External Source. Please use > proper judgment and caution when opening attachments, clicking links, or > responding to this email. > > We just saw connectivity to MICE go down as well as our Hurricane Electric > transit circuit. Are there any known issues at Cologix Minneapolis? > > Josh Hoppes > Network Engineer II > Cedar Falls Utilities > Office 319 268 5227 > Cell 319 610 5332 > http://www.cfu.net/ > > _______________________________________________ > mice-discuss mailing list -- mice-discuss(a)lists.micemn.net To unsubscribe > send an email to mice-discuss-leave(a)lists.micemn.net > _______________________________________________ > mice-discuss mailing list -- mice-discuss(a)lists.micemn.net > To unsubscribe send an email to mice-discuss-leave(a)lists.micemn.net >

Aug. 6, 2026

RE: Loss of connectivity to MICE

by Jeff Wilde

I noticed that too. Not good. [A picture containing icon Description automatically generated] Jeff Wilde • Network Engineer • Park Region Office 218.826.6161 • Direct 218.826.8330 • Fax 218.826.6298 From: Dean Bahls <dean.bahls(a)fiberminnesota.com> Sent: Thursday, August 6, 2026 2:13 PM To: Jeremy Schmeichel <Jeremy.Schmeichel(a)mybluepeak.com>; Josh Hoppes <Josh.Hoppes(a)cfunet.net>; mice-discuss(a)lists.micemn.net Subject: Re: Loss of connectivity to MICE Caution: External Sender. Please do not click on links or open attachments from senders you do not trust. We are rapidly losing equipment too. Dean Fiber Minnesota Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Get Outlook for Android<https://linklock.titanhq.com/analyse?url=https%3A%2F%2Faka.ms%2FAAb9ysg&dat…> ________________________________ From: Jeremy Schmeichel via mice-discuss <mice-discuss(a)lists.micemn.net<mailto:mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net>> Sent: Thursday, 06 August 2026 14:06:25 To: Josh Hoppes <Josh.Hoppes(a)cfunet.net<mailto:Josh.Hoppes@cfunet.net>>; mice-discuss(a)lists.micemn.net<mailto:mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net> <mice-discuss(a)lists.micemn.net<mailto:mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net>> Subject: Re: Loss of connectivity to MICE We just lost a core router out there and all connectivity - feels like a possible power issue. From: Josh Hoppes <Josh.Hoppes(a)cfunet.net<mailto:Josh.Hoppes@cfunet.net>> Date: Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 1:05 PM To: mice-discuss(a)lists.micemn.net<mailto:mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net> <mice-discuss(a)lists.micemn.net<mailto:mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net>> Subject: Loss of connectivity to MICE [You don't often get email from josh.hoppes(a)cfunet.net<mailto:josh.hoppes@cfunet.net>. Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification<https://linklock.titanhq.com/analyse?url=https%3A%2F%2Faka.ms%2FLearnAboutS…> ] We just saw connectivity to MICE go down as well as our Hurricane Electric transit circuit. Are there any known issues at Cologix Minneapolis? Josh Hoppes Network Engineer II Cedar Falls Utilities Office 319 268 5227 Cell 319 610 5332 www.cfu.net<https://linklock.titanhq.com/analyse?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfu.net&data=eJxU…> _______________________________________________ mice-discuss mailing list -- mice-discuss(a)lists.micemn.net<mailto:mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net> To unsubscribe send an email to mice-discuss-leave(a)lists.micemn.net<mailto:mice-discuss-leave@lists.micemn.net> CAUTION: This email originated outside the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender.

Aug. 6, 2026

RE: [EXTERNAL] Re: Loss of connectivity to MICE

by Ryan Gunther

Same with us. Loss connectivity to MICE and Cogent at 511. [signature] Ryan Gunther Network & Switching Engineer CCNA, MEF-CECP, A+, ABCP (406) 234-7458 105 N Montana Ave., Miles City, MT 59301 www.midrivers.com<https://www.midrivers.com/> [logo]<https://www.midrivers.com/> [facebook] <https://facebook.com/midrivers> [instagram] <https://www.instagram.com/midriverscommunications/> [linkedin] <https://www.linkedin.com/company/mid-rivers-communications/> Review Us on Google<http://www.google.com/search?q=Mid-Rivers+Communications,1101%20Main%20St.,…> From: Abhi Devireddy <abhi(a)devireddy.com> Sent: Thursday, August 6, 2026 1:09 PM To: Josh Hoppes <Josh.Hoppes(a)cfunet.net>; mice-discuss(a)lists.micemn.net Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: Loss of connectivity to MICE CAUTION: This email originated from outside of Mid-Rivers or its subsidiaries. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. We did as well. Lost all outbound connectivity w/ MICE and Cogent. Abhi From: Josh Hoppes <Josh.Hoppes(a)cfunet.net<mailto:Josh.Hoppes@cfunet.net>> Date: Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 2:06 PM To: mice-discuss(a)lists.micemn.net<mailto:mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net> <mice-discuss(a)lists.micemn.net<mailto:mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net>> Subject: Loss of connectivity to MICE We just saw connectivity to MICE go down as well as our Hurricane Electric transit circuit. Are there any known issues at Cologix Minneapolis? Josh Hoppes Network Engineer II Cedar Falls Utilities Office 319 268 5227 Cell 319 610 5332 www.cfu.net<http://www.cfu.net> _______________________________________________ mice-discuss mailing list -- mice-discuss(a)lists.micemn.net<mailto:mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net> To unsubscribe send an email to mice-discuss-leave(a)lists.micemn.net<mailto:mice-discuss-leave@lists.micemn.net> ________________________________ This email has been scanned for spam and viruses by Proofpoint Essentials. Click here<https://us3.proofpointessentials.com/app/report_spam.php?mod_id=11&mod_opti…> to report this email as spam.

Aug. 6, 2026

RE: Loss of connectivity to MICE

by Jeff Wilde

We also mice+HE. Jeff Wilde * Network Engineer * Park Region Office 218.826.6161 * Direct 218.826.8330 * Fax 218.826.6298 -----Original Message----- From: Justin Huffman via mice-discuss <mice-discuss(a)lists.micemn.net> Sent: Thursday, August 6, 2026 2:10 PM To: Josh Hoppes <Josh.Hoppes(a)cfunet.net>; mice-discuss(a)lists.micemn.net Subject: RE: Loss of connectivity to MICE Caution: External Sender. Please do not click on links or open attachments from senders you do not trust. We did as well along with other connections. _________________________________ Justin Huffman Sr. Manager | Network Engineering Long Lines Broadband 712-271-5902 (W) jhuffman(a)longlines.biz -----Original Message----- From: Josh Hoppes <Josh.Hoppes(a)cfunet.net> Sent: Thursday, August 6, 2026 2:03 PM To: mice-discuss(a)lists.micemn.net Subject: Loss of connectivity to MICE [You don't often get email from josh.hoppes(a)cfunet.net. Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] WARNING!! This message originated from an External Source. Please use proper judgment and caution when opening attachments, clicking links, or responding to this email. We just saw connectivity to MICE go down as well as our Hurricane Electric transit circuit. Are there any known issues at Cologix Minneapolis? Josh Hoppes Network Engineer II Cedar Falls Utilities Office 319 268 5227 Cell 319 610 5332 http://www.cfu.net/ _______________________________________________ mice-discuss mailing list -- mice-discuss(a)lists.micemn.net To unsubscribe send an email to mice-discuss-leave(a)lists.micemn.net _______________________________________________ mice-discuss mailing list -- mice-discuss(a)lists.micemn.net To unsubscribe send an email to mice-discuss-leave(a)lists.micemn.net

Aug. 6, 2026

Re: Loss of connectivity to MICE

by Jay Hanke

Getting lots of reports about Cologix MSP. Both MICE and providers On Thu, Aug 6, 2026 at 2:13 PM Jeremy Schmeichel via mice-discuss < mice-discuss(a)lists.micemn.net> wrote: > We just lost a core router out there and all connectivity - feels like a > possible power issue. > > *From: *Josh Hoppes <Josh.Hoppes(a)cfunet.net> > *Date: *Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 1:05 PM > *To: *mice-discuss(a)lists.micemn.net <mice-discuss(a)lists.micemn.net> > *Subject: *Loss of connectivity to MICE > > [You don't often get email from josh.hoppes(a)cfunet.net. Learn why this is > important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] > > We just saw connectivity to MICE go down as well as our Hurricane Electric > transit circuit. Are there any known issues at Cologix Minneapolis? > > Josh Hoppes > Network Engineer II > Cedar Falls Utilities > Office 319 268 5227 > Cell 319 610 5332 > www.cfu.net > > _______________________________________________ > mice-discuss mailing list -- mice-discuss(a)lists.micemn.net > To unsubscribe send an email to mice-discuss-leave(a)lists.micemn.net > _______________________________________________ > mice-discuss mailing list -- mice-discuss(a)lists.micemn.net > To unsubscribe send an email to mice-discuss-leave(a)lists.micemn.net >

Aug. 6, 2026