SudREN Digital Memory

A living documentation of SudREN's key events and workshops

SudREN Eastern Sector Red Sea University Meeting

Meeting with Red Sea University Vice-Chancellor

Port Sudan
May 2026
Prof. Abdelkader Badawi, VC of Red Sea University, meeting with SudREN CEO Dr. Eng. Babiker Hussein and Prof. Adel Jafar to discuss the Eastern Sector operations.
SudREN Eastern Sector Technical Discussions

Strategic Service Operations

Services Ops
Coordination
Port Sudan
May 2026
Brainstorming session on operating the Eastern Sector to leverage digital transformation in education and scientific research.
International Academic Link Official Meeting

Global Academic Collaboration

Global Connectivity
SudREN Delegation
Port Sudan
May 2026
Discussion on utilizing SudREN's international memberships to enhance research and academic capabilities.
Coordination Meeting Team Meeting

Operational Plan Review

Tech Discussion
Meeting Hall
Port Sudan
May 2026
Meeting between CEO Dr. Babiker Hussein, CTO Eng. Samer Badreldin, and Red Sea University officials to discuss infrastructure efficiency.
Systems Management SudREN Systems Monitoring

Portal & Website Monitoring

Digital Content
Port Sudan
May 2026
Ongoing software supervision and digital content updates for the official SudREN web portal.
Infrastructure Equipment Setup

Network Hardware Preparation

Equipment
Cisco Systems
Port Sudan
May 2026
CTO Eng. Samer Badreldin and CEO Dr. Babiker Hussein preparing routers and switches for network deployment.
Field Work Unloading Equipment

Logistics & Tech Shipments

Logistics
Storage
Port Sudan
May 2026
Unloading sensitive and heavy technical equipment into the SudREN Eastern Sector headquarters.
The Team Technical Work

Direct Technical Supervision

Tech Team
Field Follow-up
Port Sudan
May 2026
SudREN team members collaborating on reviewing technical data for each network unit.
Accessories Cable Preparation

Patch Cord Classification

High-Speed Cables
SudREN Warehouse
Port Sudan
May 2026
Sorting and preparing connectivity accessories to ensure network stability.
Team Photo Group Photo

Warehouse Operations Team

Tech Staff
Inventory
Port Sudan
May 2026
A commemorative photo of the engineers after completing the equipment inventory.
Data Center Server Setup

Data Center Commissioning

Data Center
Tech Setup
Port Sudan
May 2026
Installation phase of servers to provide cloud services and research hosting.
Networking Network Linkage

Network Linkage Review

Dev
Management
Port Sudan
May 2026
Executive and technical review of SudREN's core networking equipment.
Server Prep HPE ProLiant Booting

HPE ProLiant Server Startup

Hardware Setup
Booting Process
Port Sudan
May 2026
Testing BIOS/UEFI core systems for the new generation servers at the Eastern Sector HQ.
System Config Resource Check

Memory & Resource Diagnostics

Memory Check
Intel Xeon
Port Sudan
May 2026
Close monitoring of RAM and CPU diagnostics to ensure stability before deployment.
Technical Setup RAID Configuration

RAID Array Configuration

Storage Config
Console Access
Port Sudan
May 2026
Technical team configuring storage units for high data security and access speed.
OS Management Intelligent Provisioning

OS Intelligent Provisioning

OS Deployment
Provisioning
Port Sudan
May 2026
Utilizing HPE's smart interface to accelerate the deployment of OS and required drivers.
Executive Supervision Executive Tour

CEO Inspection Tour

Executive Mgmt
Quality Review
Port Sudan
May 2026
Dr. Eng. Babiker Hussein supervising the final connection and programming phases of the servers.
Technical Coordination Technical Briefing

Network Architecture Briefing

Network Arch
Tech Briefing
Port Sudan
May 2026
Discussing the linkage details between storage units and the SudREN backbone network.
Infrastructure Setup Network Rack Installation

Server Racks Installation

Technical Setup
Port Sudan
May 2026
Overview of the installation and preparation of steel racks dedicated to hosting servers and core networking equipment in the Eastern Sector.
Work Documentation Team with Equipment

Data Site Readiness Review

Leadership Team
Port Sudan
May 2026
A group photo featuring SudREN's executive and technical leadership while overseeing the final touches of the main equipment room setup.
Software Configuration Server Configuration

System Setup & Network Configuration

System Config
Port Sudan
May 2026
Engineers working on server integration and programming to connect with the global SudREN network and activate scientific research services.
Equipment Receipt Field Receipt Documentation

Documenting the Start of New Battery Installation

Field Verification
Technical Staff
Port Sudan
May 2026
Part of the process of receiving and inspecting new technical equipment arriving at the Eastern Sector headquarters, in the presence of management and the technical team to ensure compliance with specifications.
Battery Inspection Inspecting APC Components

Detailed Technical Inspection of Batteries

APC
Component Inventory
Port Sudan
May 2026
SudREN engineers unboxing and verifying the batteries to ensure their readiness before final installation.
Receiving Team SudREN Staff in Warehouse

SudREN Field Supervision Team

Joint Staff
Inspection Area
Port Sudan
May 2026
A commemorative photo featuring SudREN staff and supervising management at the equipment receiving area, reflecting the spirit of cooperation and high coordination to complete network tasks efficiently.
Battery Preparation Preparing Servers for Rack

Preparing Servers for Rack Mounting

Servers
Pre-installation
Port Sudan
May 2026
A critical technical stage involving the preparation of the server chassis and installing the necessary Rails for mounting inside the network cabinet (Rack) at the Eastern Sector Data Center.
Cabinet Provisioning Team in Rack Room

Provisioning and Structuring Data Center Cabinets

Data Center
Cable Management
Port Sudan
May 2026
The technical team conducting a walkthrough of the Rack room to provision cabinets and install Cable Managers in preparation for connecting servers and network devices.
Network Installation Installing Switch

Installing Core Network Equipment

Cisco Catalyst
Rack Mounting
Port Sudan
May 2026
Engineers installing high-performance equipment inside the cabinet, a vital component for interconnecting data center servers.
Cabinet Inspection Reviewing Cabinet Organization

Technical Review of Cabinet Organization

Rack Overview
Visual Verification
Port Sudan
May 2026
The Technical Director performing a thorough visual review of device organization and arrangement inside the data center cabinet to ensure compliance with best practices for cooling and cable management.
Structural Prep Team working inside the room

Structuring and Organizing the Equipment Room

Network Room
Structural Work
Port Sudan
May 2026
A glimpse of the collective effort by SudREN staff inside the equipment room, where spaces are being organized and necessary floor connections are being prepared for the Eastern Sector Data Center operations.
Rack Accessories Inspecting Server Rail Kits

Inventory of Server Mounting Accessories

Rail Kits
Accessory Inventory
Port Sudan
May 2026
The technical team conducting an inventory and classification of Rail Kits and metal accessories for HPE and Cisco servers to ensure all parts are available for rapid installation.