Information Technology Services

Intermittent Network Outage

Outage category: Wired Network, Wireless Network, VPN

Location: All Campuses

Status: Closed

Resolved Alert:

Initial Symptoms

Network Engineers noticed issues using the VPN, while working on the Firewall with Vendors directions.

Root Cause Analysis

Cause

Prepping the new firewall for the upgrade on the Sept 26. Configuring a port Channel in the DR New Firewall, caused a loop, thus causing intermittent network issues.

Resolution

Engineers removed the port channel removed the loop.

Prevention

After discussions with the vendor, better test time using after hours, or maintenance.