SOLEIL improves its computer network

The constant evolution of technologies and of SOLEIL’s needs has led to the improvement of its computer network.
In October 2010, the Systems and Networks group reviewed  the SoleilNet computer network set up in order to provide SOLEIL with a more secure network and speed up the flow of  information.

At the moment, all three networks (SN: Site Network , MCN: Machine Control Network and EN:Experimental Network) have two core routers  in a cluster (the routers are interconnected in order to combine their strengths). Each end of the network is connected to the centre by optical fibers via two differentiated paths. The three core networks are interconnected by "double" triangles and two different paths through the use of 2 x 10 Gbit /s optical fibers, i.e. 100 to 1000 times faster than an Internet connection.

These new facilities will be used to duplicate all three networks. In the event of unforeseen problems in the computer rooms (power failure or breakdown of air conditioning, for example) the information contained in the network will always be available. Network users, that is to say, all those working at SOLEIL, now benefit from a better response time.