ERCOT WAN Technology Refresh Updates
Get the latest updates on ERCOT's WAN technology refresh projects, including the completion of the Legacy AT&T TDM network replacement with T-Mobile MPLS and VoIP, NERC CIP-012 compliance through encrypted VPN tunnels, and the transition from the current WAN Managed Services Provider to a new one ensuring smooth operations for all Market Participants (MPs).
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Update on ERCOT WAN Refresh Project Project: ERCOT is replacing Legacy AT&T TDM network with a dual T-Mobile MPLS and VoIP alternative This will upgrade network to a more relevant technology and communication platform Objectives: IP based network with hardware upgrades to Cisco 4331 routers Improved engineering and diversity Cisco clocking defect removed from the WAN Voice communications updated to Voice over IP (VoIP) technology Status: WAN Refresh Project has completed as of mid-May ATT Legacy TDM network has been completely decommissioned All Market Participant (MP) voice lines are converted to VoIP between ERCOT and MP WAN routers (FXS handoff) 2 PUBLIC
Update on ERCOT WAN Encryption Project: To comply with NERC CIP-012, ERCOT is implementing an encrypted VPN tunnel overlay to all WAN Market Participant (MP) sites Objectives: NERC CIP-012 compliance over entire ERCOT MP WAN All data from ERCOT Data Centers to WAN MPs is traversing encrypted tunnels Status: Project has completed as of mid-May Market Notice W-X051822-01 Operations sent to MPs on May 18th 3 PUBLIC
Update on ERCOT WAN Managed Services ERCOT s WAN Managed Services Provider (MSP) notified ERCOT they will Sunset their MSP services Scope: ERCOT initiating process for replacement MSP If required, move MPs to new MSP carrier core network ERCOT anticipates this will take between 6 to 18 months Objectives: As we Sunset T-Mobile, ERCOT will ensure continuous operations with all MPs by maintaining High- Availability WAN connectivity MPs will receive timely updates regarding this information ERCOT will manage migration to new MSP and Network ERCOT will work with each MP to migrate and verify all WAN related activities 4 PUBLIC
