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	E-RATE Priority 2 90%	D-RATE	IT ADVANTAGE	CLOUD ADVANTAGE	ITA SECURITY
TRANSPORT
Used in individual classroom and public areas of a library are eligible. Such components may include:
Access Points used in a LAN environment	X	X	X	X
Hubs	X	X	X	X
Multiplexers used as part of a LAN	X	X	X	X
Network Switches are eligible for discount when used for an eligible purpose	X	X	X	X
Routers are eligible for a discount when used for an eligible purpose	X	X	X	X
Wireless LAN Controllers	X	X	X	X
Components to transport all other information to other locations		X	X	X
DATA PROTECTION
The following components are eligible if used to provide basic and reasonable measures for data protection:
Firewall	X	X	X	X
Proxy Server	X	X	X	X
Tape Backup when used as part of an eligible server	X	X	X	X
Virtual Private Network	X	X	X	X
Tape backup cartridge units are eligible when used as part of an eligible server. A cartridge included with a tape backup may be provided as an integral component of the backup unit, if the cartridge is part of the standard product configuration and provided at no additional cost.	X	X	X	X
Data backup and protection for other information not considered eligible		X	X	X
SERVERS
Computers used as servers or similar centralized functions are eligible if the use is necessary to transport information to the individual classrooms or public areas of a library.	X	X	X	X
A server may be eligible depending on how it is used. And then as a source for content. Servers typically provide multiple functions. If servers are used for both eligible and ineligible purposes, the cost of the ineligible portion must be cost allocated.	X	X	X	X
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)	X	X	X	X	X
Domain Name Service (DNS)	X	X	X	X	X
E-mail	X	X	X	X
Firewall, or Proxy Server	X	X	X	x	X
The following servers are eligible only in certain cases:
Remote Access Components— Eligible if steps are taken to ensure that remote access is limited to connections from eligible locations. Remote access cannot be provided to homes or other non-school or non-library sites, other than eligible school-based residences and dorms.	X	X	X	X
Terminal Server— Eligible to the extent that the use meets the other eligible server types indicated in this section, but not eligible as a source for ineligible software applications or other ineligible uses.	X	X	X	X
Web Server— Eligible if used to display content to users of the Internet, but not eligible as a source for software applications, database functions, or storage of end-user files	X	X	X	X
SBS servers that cover non-eligible areas		x	x	x
SOFTWARE
Specific types of computer software are eligible for discount.
Operating system software, such as network operating system software required to obtain operation of an eligible component, is eligible, including functionality provided with the core operating system at no cost.	X	X	X	X
E-mail software that is a server-based, shared product is eligible. If such a software product provides substantial additional functionality that is not eligible, such as archiving, database, workflow, or groupware features, only the email portion of the product is eligible and the cost of the ineligible portion must be allocated	X	X	X	X
additional software products available separately that provide optional operational features		X	X	X
STORAGE PRODUCTS
Storage products may be used to store the operating system of an eligible product, such as a network server used for an eligible purpose.
(See the entry for Servers for further information.) In addition, storage products may be used for eligible e-mail files but not for e-mail archiving.	X	X	X	X
An eligible server or other eligible component that provides a storage product, such as a DVD drive, as an integral component part, at no additional cost, is eligible.		X	X	X
DOCUMENTATION
Documentation in hard copy or electronic	X	X	X	X
Form is eligible for discount if it is basic and is provided as part of the purchase of eligible components.	X	X	X	X
Racks are eligible only to the extent that the components they contain are eligible. A surge protector provided as an integral component of a rack or cabinet, without a separately identifiable cost can be included in the cost of the rack or cabinet, but a separately priced surge protector is not eligible.	X	X	X	X
MAINTENANCE AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Basic maintenance of internal connections (BMIC) ensures the necessary and continued operation	X	X	X	X
Eligible internal connection components at eligible locations.	X	X	X	X
Funding will be provided for the eligible portion of a technical support contract that includes services that exceed BMIC, if the ineligible portion of the contract can be cost allocated. Technical support contracts that cannot be cost allocated to remove costs that are beyond BMIC, are ineligible in their entirety.	X	X	X	X
The following basic maintenance services are eligible:
Repair and upkeep of eligible hardware	X	X	X	X
Basic technical support	X	X	X	X
Configuration changes	x	X	X	X
Basic maintenance is eligible for discount only if it is a component of a maintenance agreement or contract for eligible components. The agreement or contract must specifically identify the eligible components covered, including product name, model number, and location. Reimbursements for BMIC will be paid for the actual work performed under the agreement or contract	X	X	X	X
ADDITIONAL SERVICES/SUPPORT
Printing, security (firewall, url blocking, etc), remote access, server (not covered by e-rate), support plans, desktop services, redundancy		X	X	X	X
Remote access to client networks, Online/web applications, MS Office 360		X		X