SUMMITNET

The State of Montana Data Network, commonly known as SummitNet, currently supports all state agencies and qualifying organizations by providing connectivity to approximately 22,000 devices at more than 600 locations.

The state operates a private multi-protocol layer switching (MPLS) network with quality of service (QoS) to provide a secure converged network environment supporting data, video conferencing and voice/voice over IP (VoIP) services.

The state operates a physically redundant and diverse carrier leased 10 Gb/s Core network. Core network locations include Missoula, Helena, Bozeman, Billings and Miles City. The state operates leased diverse carrier Internet POP’s in Helena and Billings.

The state operates two physically separated datacenters in Helena and Miles City offering physical connection speeds up to 10 Gb/s inside each datacenter.

Standard remote site WAN access speeds are between 1.5 Mb/s and 1.Gb/s. The few legacy frame-relay and DSL sites typically access the network at WAN speeds between 56 Kb/s and 1.5 Mb/s.

Physical user workstation connectivity is typically 1 Gb/s with power over Ethernet (PoE) available in select locations. Wireless 802.11 A/B/G/N/AC Wave 1 connectivity is also available in select locations.

The state has implemented 802.1x Authentication across the entire Enterprise network and successful authentication is required for network access.

For more information about SummitNet, contact SITSD at 406-444-2000.