摘要
This article presents the network design schemes of CERNET2 including overall architecture, the backbone, core nodes, access solutions and the CNGI peer centers. CERNET2 connects 25 core nodes distributed in 20 cities of China at the speed of 2.5-10 Gb/s. CERNET2 has four unique features. First, its backbone adopts native IPv6 protocols, rather than IPv4/IPv6 dual stack. It is the largest pure IPv6 network in the world. Second, it provides an environment for testing and trial operation of China-made IPv6 core routers. It also allows tests of interconnection, interworking and interoperation among multiple vendors. Third, the large IPv6 address space enables the study on network addresses in a real network environment, which ensures the construction of a secured and trusted CNGI. Last, it is a test-bed for NGI applications.
This article presents the network design schemes of CERNET2 including overall architecture, the backbone, core nodes, access solutions and the CNGI peer centers. CERNET2 connects 25 core nodes distributed in 20 cities of China at the speed of 2.5-10 Gb/s. CERNET2 has four unique features. First, its backbone adopts native IPv6 protocols, rather than IPv4/IPv6 dual stack. It is the largest pure IPv6 network in the world. Second, it provides an environment for testing and trial operation of China-made IPv6 core routers. It also allows tests of interconnection, interworking and interoperation among multiple vendors. Third, the large IPv6 address space enables the study on network addresses in a real network environment, which ensures the construction of a secured and trusted CNGI. Last, it is a test-bed for NGI applications.
