This page contains a summary of most UIS networks service charges. For an explanation and detailed information on the individual services please refer to the specific pages.
The prices listed here exclude VAT and are typically correct for University institutions. For Colleges, Research Council and other affiliated external institutions, VAT will be applied to the charges where applicable.
Contents
- GBN (dark fibre) services
- University Data Network (UDN) routing and switching services
- Managed Network Service (MNS)
- Power protection (UPS and RPS) services
- Additional services
- Consultancy services
- Contacts
GBN (dark fibre) services
The Granta Backbone Network (GBN) provides dark fibre circuits between locations within its coverage area.
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Installation |
Recurrent (per year) |
| Fibre optic rental – for every 100m (or part thereof) of fibre | POA | £13.22 |
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Fibre optic rental to West Cambridge Data Centre (any distance) |
£1,152 | £1,598 |
University Data Network (UDN) routing and switching services
The University Data Network (UDN) provides active network services (routing and switching) to institutions, with connections to the University backbone network and internet.
The charges for these services are described on their own pages:
UPS with the PoP switch
Note that, as of academic year 2017-18, UDN PoP switches no longer come with a UPS as standard. Institutions wishing to retain the UPS on their PoP switch can do so, but note these will incur an additional charge — this is the 1000VA UPS with a single external battery (currently £275 /year).
The UIS has made these changes as a growing number of institutions no longer require a UPS either due to a local decision, or having a UPS of their own. The PoP switch will, however, continue to be provided with dual power supplies.
Power protection (UPS and RPS) services
These services are described on the Managed Network Service page.
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Installation |
Recurrent (per year) |
| Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPSs) | ||
| UPS — 1000VA with one external battery | £1,793 | £275 |
| UPS — 1000VA additional battery | £518 | £118 |
| UPS — 2200VA with one external battery | £2,262 | £469 |
| UPS — 2200VA additional battery | £792 | £239 |
| Redundant Power Supplies (RPSs) | ||
| RPS for single switch | £1047 | £150 |
| RPS for second switch | £399 | £57 |
Managed Network Services Installations of the Managed Network Service (MNS) are bespoke and depend on the designed network.
More information is given on the Managed Network Service page.
Additional services
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Installation |
Recurrent (per year) |
| Managed VPN | £0 | £300* |
| Commercial ISP uplink | £0 | £1,200 |
*A Managed VPN service is automatically included with every Managed Firewall Service subscription at no extra cost.
Consultancy services
| UIS labour rate per hour2 | UIS consultancy charges apply | |
| UIS labour rate per day2 | UIS consultancy charges apply | |
Notes
1. Normal expected cost – may be less or more in exceptional circumstances.
2. Applicable for on-site work not covered by other standard charges.
Contact us
Enquiries and orders should be addressed to servicedesk@uis.cam.ac.uk.
Last updated: 15th February 2021