It certainly makes the case for considering continuing the current model. Again, it comes down to evaluating costs. Jay's model seems to indicate that the non-recurring fees are the largest part of this model. It's also fair to assume this gear will be in service for more than one year.

Shaun Carlson
Senior Network Engineer | Arvig

ph: (218) 346-8673 | contact: protocol.by/scarlson

On Mon, Jul 23, 2012 at 3:09 PM, Andrew Hoyos <hoyosa@gmail.com> wrote:

On Jul 23, 2012, at 3:03 PM, Mike Bushard, Jr wrote:
> Obviously others here are members of more than just MICE, would some care
> to share the structure of other IX's? maybe that helps us guide our model?

So I might be in the minority here, but I don't see the need to charge recurring fees, especially with the level of community involvement/donations we have seen with MICE.

This model has worked just fine for SIX (http://www.seattleix.net/intro.htm), and they are operating on a MUCH larger scale.

SFP = cost of GigE port
SFP + $5k = cost of 10GigE port

And no shortage of contributors: http://www.seattleix.net/contrib.htm

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Andrew Hoyos
hoyosa@gmail.com

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