Power to the equipment in Belfast has been restored and all affected sites
are now back in service.  The issue appears to have been caused by a
problematic transfer back to commercial power.  Technicians are currently
en route to investigate further to avoid a recurrence.

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Networkmaine NOC
University of Maine System
Maine School and Library Network
(207) 581-3587
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On Tue, Mar 26, 2024 at 12:09 PM Networkmaine <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> The Belfast network equipment is once again offline, which will cause an
> outage for the Rockland Center as well as multiple schools and libraries
> connected there. The cause is under investigation, however at this time
> failure of backup power due to fuel exhaustion is unfortunately the prime
> suspect as commercial power is known to be out at this location.  Updates
> will be provided as available.
>
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> Networkmaine NOC
> University of Maine System
> Maine School and Library Network
> (207) 581-3587
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>
> On Tue, Mar 26, 2024 at 10:00 AM Networkmaine <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
>> Reliable generator backup power is now back in service in Belfast, so
>> additional network outages related to power outages at this location are
>> not anticipated.
>>
>> Thank you.
>>
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>> Networkmaine NOC
>> University of Maine System
>> Maine School and Library Network
>> (207) 581-3587
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>>
>> On Thu, Mar 21, 2024 at 4:59 PM Networkmaine <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>>
>>> Commercial power has been stable for several hours and therefore
>>> previously affected network services have also been stable.  Work to
>>> restore generator capability is ongoing, so although at present we are
>>> still vulnerable to extended outages (battery backup for limited outages is
>>> in place), at this time we do not anticipate further outages.  An update
>>> will be provided when generator capability is fully restored, or if there
>>> is any other change of status regarding this issue.
>>>
>>> Thank you.
>>>
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>>> Networkmaine NOC
>>> University of Maine System
>>> Maine School and Library Network
>>> (207) 581-3587
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>>>
>>> On Thu, Mar 21, 2024 at 11:00 AM Networkmaine <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Unfortunately, commercial power has been lost again at this location
>>>> prior to completion of the required generator servicing, and as a result
>>>> network services as outlined earlier are again down.  Generator service
>>>> work is still ongoing, until that is complete network services dependent on
>>>> this location may experience intermittent outages coinciding with
>>>> availability of commercial power.  Additional updates will be provided as
>>>> available.
>>>>
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>>>> Networkmaine NOC
>>>> University of Maine System
>>>> Maine School and Library Network
>>>> (207) 581-3587
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>>>>
>>>> On Thu, Mar 21, 2024 at 9:13 AM Networkmaine <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Power has been restored to the affected equipment, and as such network
>>>>> services impacted by the power outage have likewise been restored.  Work to
>>>>> improve reliability of backup power at this location is continuing.
>>>>>
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>>>>> Networkmaine NOC
>>>>> University of Maine System
>>>>> Maine School and Library Network
>>>>> (207) 581-3587
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>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> On Thu, Mar 21, 2024 at 7:45 AM Networkmaine <[log in to unmask]>
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> There is currently an outage of network services for sites connecting
>>>>>> to our Belfast equipment due to an extended power outage at that location.
>>>>>> This includes the Rockland Center, as well as a number of schools and
>>>>>> libraries.  Work to engage backup power to restore services is under way.
>>>>>> Updates will be provided as available.
>>>>>>
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>>>>>> Networkmaine NOC
>>>>>> University of Maine System
>>>>>> Maine School and Library Network
>>>>>> (207) 581-3587
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>>>>>>
>>>>>