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+date-start: 2024-12-18 07:00:00
+tzid: 'America/Chicago'
+duration: PT9H
+time: 8am-5pm ET
+systems: Ceres
+locations: All
+reason: Network Updates
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+The primary ARS SCINet network switch at Ames will be upgraded on Wednesday December 18th between 8am-5pm Eastern. The upgrade should only take 1-2 hours, but the whole day is reserved in case there are any unexpected issues.
+Connections to Ceres cluster may be affected.
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