The Network Core is the network segment owned and managed by WaTech that is located at the State Data Center and WaTech's use of the Quincy Data Center.
The Network Core includes over 1,200 devices, carrier-class switching and routing equipment, primary transport circuits between the data centers and support infrastructure. The network core provides state government connectivity to corporate business partners.
The service availability objective is 99.99% for Network Core.
The Network Core is made up of the following components:
- Logical state networks: State Government Network (SGN), Intergovernmental Network (IGN), and Public Government Network (PGN).
- Internet.
- Routing isolation and aggregation.
- Wide Area Network (WAN) circuit aggregation.
- Monitoring and troubleshooting.
- End-of-row connectivity.
WaTech's Network Core is fully redundant within the State Data Center.
Features & Benefits
Pricing
Network-allocated customers
In the 2015-2017 Biennial budget, the Legislature allocated WaTech's current customers with this intent:
"-The agency [WaTech] will take over responsibility from agencies for management of and connectivity to these networks, enabling it to more efficiently manage enterprise network resource needs. The full cost of the networks will be allocated..."
The majority of Washington state agencies were part of this network allocation. Incremental additions and subtractions of services do not result in additional or reduced billing for network-allocated customers. Excluded from network allocation is customer local area networks, wireless services, voice service, audio/video conferencing services and internal WaTech-network management tools and appliances.
To find out if your request is covered by the network allocation, email the WaTech Support Center or call 855-WaTech1 or 360.586.1000.
Network allocation guidelines
All WaTech Network Core equipment, services and support is included in the network allocation. The network allocation includes five VRF instances. Subscriptions that extend beyond the described threshold will require a network consultation and incur additional monthly recurring charges.
Non-allocated customers
Customers and/or services not covered by the network allocation are billed according to the schedules below.
Network Core is charged based upon two metrics: Network Core customer's port usage and internet access.
Network Core port usage is based on the number and type of ports used with WaTech's data centers.
Network Core - Port usage |
Fee |
10MB/100MB/1GB connection |
$165 per port, per month |
10GB connection |
$1,300 per port, per month |
Management interface |
$35 per port, per month |
One-time installation charge |
$265 per port |
Internet access is charged based on the number of full time employees (FTEs).
Non-state agency Full Time Equivalent count |
Fee |
Less than 20 FTEs |
$10 per month, per FTE |
20 -150 FTEs |
$130 per month |
151 - 500 FTEs |
$230 per month |
501 - 1,000 FTEs |
$400 per month |
More than 1,000 FTEs |
$820 per month |
How to Order
Contact the WaTech Support Center to schedule an operational consultation.
If you have questions or need assistance regarding a strategic consultation, please contact your agency Business Relationship Manager (BRM).
Pre-service requirements
Terms of Service (TOS):
Select the appropriate Terms of Service link below:
Reference Material
Washington State Securing Information Technology Assets Standards
Service Forms & Documents