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2) Requirements for the network design including business goals of reducing costs and enhancing productivity, and technical goals of high availability, scalability, and security.
3) Descriptions of the network applications used by banks and the different user communities and data stores.
4) Details of the physical network infrastructure for the headquarters and remote sites, including access, distribution, and core networks at HQ and connectivity between sites.
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Assignment 5: Technical Term PaperStrayer UniversityDATEExecutive summaryThis summary endeavors to present the Network design project needs that are desired for Fiction Corporation. The documentation provided is a structured study of the problem and the actions to be taken in resolving the aforementioned. To begin we will conduct a study of the various parts of the existing network topology and the various types of technologies that are currently in use. After judicious evaluation, we will create a plan to transition the Data-center. Some proposals related to network design changes may also be recommended. The approach our company takes keeps in mind the business needs of Fiction Corporation. This includes noting the required uptime and financial constraints into consideration. Finally, a complete implementation plan has been constructed with the time-line and budget figures. We stand confidently behind our work and can boldly stake claim that our team has the qualifications to complete the project. We have expertise in project management, networking and internetworking. To support this, we have certifications under our belt (CISSP, CCNP, PMP, Network+). A team of 10-12 such subject matter experts will be dedicated to Fiction Corporation’s project.
Project goals
The project takes aim to deal with the major Data-center problem of Fiction Corporation, and will be an aggressive project with several project goals and sub-goals. The following represent the major project goals:
· Migration of Data center: Fiction Corporation needs to shift one of its data centers from its current location to the headquarters, which is located several miles away. The shift needs to be a seamless transition. Measures must be taken not to affect daily operational activities of the company. As a backup measure, there will be a duplication of data storage at the remote location. Once the new site is ready for hosting operations, the old site will be dismantled or made dis-functional.
· Network and infrastructure upgrade: Fiction Corporation’s management looks to seize this as an opportunity to upgrade the infrastructure and network. While making the transition, our team will also work on an analysis of current network designs and its supplementary inventiveness. There is a sub-goal for the optimization and quality control of operations. New network architecture and technologies can be deployed as a part of migration.
· Cost-effective Implementation: Fiction Corporation’s management has set budget on migration costs of $500,000. We consider project costs to be non-elastic and having to be kept under the limits as set by Fiction Corporation’s executive committee. Such major projects can only be accepted if it provides a positive return on a short or long-term basis. While designing the network, Return on Investment (ROI) will be kept in mind for the project duration.
Project scope:
The data center and network infrastructure of a.
Technology has advanced quite quickly in recent years, and IT and telecom infrastructure is constantly growing. Due to an increased importance and emphasis of cloud computing many growing and emerging enterprises have shifted their computing needs and wants ultimately to the cloud, which leads to increase in inter-server data trafficking and also the bandwidth required for Data Centre Networking (DCCN). Actually this multi-tier hierarchical architecture used in modern data centres is based on traditional Ethernet/fabric switches. Researchers goal was to improve the data centre communication network design such that the majority of its problems can be solved while still using the existing network infrastructure and with lower capital expenditures. This is achieved through the deployment of OpenFlow (OF) switches and the Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) based all Optical Switching (MAOS). This will be beneficial in decreasing network latency, power consumption, and CAPEX costs in addition to helping with scalability concerns, traffic management, and congestion control. Additionally, by implementing new virtualization techniques, we may enhance DCCN's resource consumption and cable problems. In order to address data centre challenges, the researcher came up with an entirely new novel flat data centre coordination network architecture which is named as “Hybrid Flow based Packet filtering” (HFPFMAOS), forwarding, and MEMS which is entirely based on optical switching, and will be finally controlled by Software Defined Network (SDN) controller.
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IT327-1404A-01 Implementing, Managing and Maintaining a Network I
Phase 1 Individual Project
Michael F. Ryan Jr.
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Contents
Week 1: Target Organization 3
Target Organization 3
Analysis and Recommendations 3
Week 2: Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Addressing and Management 4
Week 3: Fault Tolerance Plan 5
Week 4: Security Plan 6
Week 5: Network Monitoring 7
All Weeks: Network Pro Prep Toolkit 8
Week 1: Target OrganizationTarget Organization
About Ryan Computer Enterprises
Ryan Computer Enterprises formed in 2000, and provides leading business solutions. Currently there are over 8000 employees that are located throughout five states with three locations in Pennsylvania, Florida, California, Texas and New York. The administrative office currently is located in Pennsylvania. Currently there are over 500 additional employees located in the corporate headquarters. The company provides cutting edge solutions and needs USAA, JP Morgan, Goldman Sacks and other financial institutions. In 2002, Forbes magazine rated Ryan Computer Enterprises as the number one business organization for the field of technical consultation.
Major clients of Ryan Computer Enterprises are all in the field of investment banking and insurance. Some major factors of focus for the company will be improvement of business process the clientele have set in place, legacy systems and to have a set solution in place to be utilized thought their organization. Ryan Computer Enterprises has stated that our goal is align both the company and client goals.
Ryan Computer Enterprises has slowly replaced existing infrastructure over the years focusing on workstation, printer, switch and routers. Some areas of interest that go beyond the physical infrastructure are application upgrades. The applications that are in questions for upgrades are DBMS and other various apps such as Office 365. It has been over 2 years since the last upgrade to the IT system has been conducted and in order to provide better security and stability it has been decided that specific facets that have been listed must be upgraded as well as servers and the use of cloud technology must be implemented to allow for virtual storage of information. Other technology that should be visited is the addition of WAPs through out the facilities this allows the vendors and employees to use their mobile devices and other wireless items as well as the clientele.
The last item for discussion that will be addressed as an upgrade will be the addition of remote access. Having VPN capabilities allows Ryan Computer Enterprises to better facilitate troubleshooting and adds to the functionality of its employees. All email services as well as server access allow an employee to better assist with technical work as well as giving the clients the ability to conduct business wherever they might be located.
Metrics that are used to identify some of the issues are based on multiple factors but some ...
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2. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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“Education is not the learning of
facts, but the training of the
mind to think.”
- Albert Einstein
* Special thank you note for professor Noel McKenna for excellence in
guidance and mentoring.
3. Contents
Contents
Contents 3
I. Executive Summary 4
II. Project Goal 5
III. Project Scope 6
IV. Current State of the Network 7
V. Design Requirements 8
5.1. Business Goals 8
5.2. Technical Goals 8
5.3. User Communities and Data Stores 9
5.4. Network Applications 9
VI. Logical Design 10
6.1. Network Diagram - Overview 10
6.2. Network diagram - Logical topology Headquarter 11
6.3. Subnets 12
VII. Physical Design 13
7.1. Network Diagram - Physical topology Headquarter 13
7.2. Network Diagram - Physical topology Branches/ Warehouse 14
7.3. Solution Overview 15
7.3.1 Solution Description Warehouse and Branches 16
7.3.2 Solution Description Headquarters 17
7.3.2.1 Access Network 17
7.3.2.2 Distribution Network 19
7.3.2.3 Core Network 21
VIII. Project Budget 27
8.1. Return on Investment 27
8.1.1 Switches, Routers & Firewalls 27
8.1.2 VoIP System 28
8.1.3 Energy matrix, Structured Cabling & Others 29
IX. Implementation Plan 31
9.1. Project Schedule 31
References 32
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4. I. Executive Summary
As part of the formal element for the Network Management module, the students are
challenged with the design and description of a modern IT network of a Bank organisation
called DIT Bank and list of requirements is provided in the project handout.
Considering that Banks are operating in a challenging environment of rapid economic
change, more technology-savvy customers, thinner margins, and increasing regulations. To
attract new customers, many banks are looking to adopt a banking strategy to optimise their
retail channels based on customer’s preferences to offer more personalised financial services.
But not only are customers increasingly tech savvy, so is the workforce. The best and
brightest next generation employees require their workspace to move with them. Whether
enabling work to be done on a "bring your own device" (BYOD) smartphone or tablet,
accessing their virtualised desktop across various endpoints, or empowering a subject matter
expert to service banking customers wherever they may be physically located, employees
want this kind of flexibility today. These are some of the requisites for planning ahead and
designing a future proof and scalable IT Network. In the following chapters this report will
define several guidelines for the network to be implemented by the DIT Bank.
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5. II. Project Goal
The goal of the project is to develop and design a Network for a medium sized banking
organisation called DIT Bank with approx. 500 employees spread across various sites and
countries. The following is a list of requirements provided by the formal element handout.
Site1:
• Modern Office#1 block (HQ) of 7 floors with Sales, Finance, IT, and Call Centre
departments.
• Each floor has a maximum capacity of 100 desks with standard PC installs (350 users
planned initially).
• Core network is located in the Comms/Server room on the 1st floor with a mix of 150x
physical and virtual servers.
Site2:
• Warehouse in a separate location, about 1km away from Office#1 block. Used for “credit/
debit card” manufacturing. PCs for inventory and tracking are used. (35 users planned)
Site3-7:
• Remote Branch offices (5x) providing small localised services. (20 users planned per site)
Site8:
• Disaster Recovery (DR) site located in a secure Colocation/Data Centre in a different
country. This is used to backup the core network facilities in Office#1.
• Layout and services are replicated. There is a mix of 80x physical and virtual servers.
Notes:
Of the 500 employees, 200 need 24x7 VPN/RAS access and sites 1 to 7 are used for hot
desking (mobile users) External connectivity for 3rd parties/partners is via the Internet and
must be firewalled. WAN technology used should be appropriate for the site and
interconnectivity with other remote sites. The DR site is privately interconnected to Office#1
Voice over IP (VoIP) and Multimedia technology is optional. All LAN cabling distances
between PCs/Servers and networking devices should be less than 100m. LAN technology is
Ethernet based and IPv4 only is assumed. VLANs/IP Subnets need to be allocated for all
networks and sized appropriately depending on their function.
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6. III. Project Scope
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Project Scope The following is within scope for the project:
The scope for the implementation of the DIT Bank Network will
include all planning, design, selection, and decisions for building a
new IT infrastructure;
• Project management (planning and budgeting)
• System strategy for all applications and infrastructure
• Application management
• Moving day execution
• Acceptance testing
• Project wrap up
The following is out of scope for the project:
Out of scope for this project is the build, renovation, or co-
location of the new data center [this DC will be off country but this
report won’t provide details on this infrastructure, except to
define that it will be a Tier 4 DC].
Out of scope for this project is the cost for the ISP MPLS access,
due to the fact that the contacted providers did not reply to the
queries.
Background (optional) Network Scenario:
A new medium sized banking organisation called DIT Bank with
approx. 500 employees spread across various sites and countries
is being created as a result of a joint venture.
7. IV. Current State of the Network
This section briefly describes the structure and performance of the existing network. The
current state of each network and areas are reviewed for improvement to align the utility to
the needs of its business and unify network-based services.
• Assessing the utility’s current architecture includes:
• High-level design for routing and switching infrastructure
• Current LAN performance, traffic, and configurations
• Existing network security: internal, perimeter, wireless, unified communications, data
centre, endpoint, and firewall security
• Developing a high-level converged network solution proposal identifying technologies and
solutions to achieve business and network goals
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8. V. Design Requirements
This section demonstrates how different types of requirements collectively can lead to the
achievement of the desired network design, which ultimately will facilitate achieving business
goals.
5.1. Business Goals
To achieve a network design that delivers value to the business and aligns with its goals and
directions, network designers must follow a structured approach. This approach must start
from the top level, focusing on business needs, drivers, and directions, to generate a
business-driven design. In addition, with the top-down approach, network designers can
always produce business-driven network architecture that facilitates, at later stages, the
selection of the desired hardware platforms and technology features and protocols to deploy
the intended design. This makes the network design more responsive to any new business or
technology requirements. The Business goals for this project include the following:
■ Reduce operational cost;
■ Enhance employees productivity;
■ Expand the business (adding more remote sites);
5.2. Technical Goals
The technical goals of a network can be understood as the technical aspects that a network
infrastructure must provide in terms of security, availability, scalability, and integration. These
requirements are often called nonfunctional requirements. Technical requirements vary, and
they must be used to justify a technology selection. In addition, technical requirements are
considered the most dynamic type of requirements compared to other requirements such
business requirements because, based on technology changes, they change often. The
Technical goals for this project include the following:
■ Heightened levels of network availability;
■ Provide future proof scalability;
■ Support the integration with network tools and services;
■ Cater for network infrastructure security techniques;
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9. 5.3. User Communities and Data Stores
A user community is a set of workers who use a particular application or set of applications. A
user community can be a corporate department or set of departments; in this scenario, the
user community will be the bank sharing hardware and software information across the sites.
A data store is an area in a network where application layer data resides. A data store can be
a server, a server farm, a storage area network (SAN), a mainframe, a tape back-up unit, a
digital village library, or any device or component of an internetwork where large quantity of
data are stored i.e. the bank will have a DNS server installed at HQ for managing of internet
domains.
5.4. Network Applications
Banks and financial institutions can benefit from a full array of services, from IT strategy
development and the deployment of application systems, to the creation of corporate-level
information infrastructures.
• Banking Automation System
• CRM Systems:
• Oracle Siebel CRM
• SAP CRM
• Data Analysis and Storage Systems:
• Oracle Financial Services Applications
• Oracle Mantas Anti Money Laundering
• Oracle Reveleus Risk Management
• Oracle Enterprise Performance Management (Oracle Hyperion product line)
• Oracle Business Intelligence
• SAP SEM, BW, BI
• Bank Reporting Systems
• Integrated Solutions and Customised Projects (including systems based on):
• Oracle BPEL Process Manager
• Oracle Enterprise Service Bus
• Oracle Data Integrator
• E-mail
• Instant messaging
• Remote login
• VoIP[Softphones]
• Real-time video conference
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10. VI. Logical Design
When referring to a “logical" network we are talking about the logical addressing used to
describe the network itself or the networks it connects to. The following designs provide us
with a conceptual view of the intended network of this challenge.
6.1. Network Diagram - Overview
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12. 6.3. Subnets
The following is a list of subnets defined for the DIT Bank network:
Headquarters
Sales Finance IT Department Call Centre
Address: 10.254.16.0 10.254.17.0 10.254.18.0 10.254.19.0
Netmask: 255.255.255.0 = 24 255.255.255.0 = 24 255.255.255.0 = 24 255.255.255.0 = 24
Wildcard: 0.0.0.255 0.0.0.255 0.0.0.255 0.0.0.255
Network: 10.254.16.0/24 10.254.17.0/24 10.254.18.0/24 10.254.19.0/24
Hosts/Net: 254 254 254 254
Internal VLAN ID: VLAN 10 VLAN 20 VLAN 30 VLAN 40
Warehouse & Branches
Site 2 -
Warehouse
Site 3 Site 4 Site 5 Site 6 Site 7
Address: 10.254.20.0 10.254.21.0 10.254.22.0 10.254.23.0 10.254.24.0 10.254.25.0
Netmask: 255.255.255.0
= 24
255.255.255.0
= 24
255.255.255.0
= 24
255.255.255.0
= 24
255.255.255.0
= 24
255.255.255.
0 = 24
Wildcard: 0.0.0.255 0.0.0.255 0.0.0.255 0.0.0.255 0.0.0.255 0.0.0.255
Network: 10.254.20.0/24 10.254.21.0/24 10.254.22.0/24 10.254.23.0/24 10.254.24.0/24 10.254.25.0/
24
Hosts/
Net:
254 254 254 254 254 254
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13. VII. Physical Design
In building construction, the foundation carries the load of the structure on top of it, in
addition to any future anticipated loads, such as people and furniture. Everything goes on top
of the foundation. In other words, a solid and reliable foundation can be considered the basis
of everything that comes after. Similarly, in network architectures, the foundation of the
network (which is the underlying physical infrastructure) is where the entire traffic load is
handled. It can be a critical influencer with regard to the adoption of certain designs or goals.
7.1. Network Diagram - Physical topology Headquarter
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15. 7.3. Solution Overview
The following chapter describes the selection of the different components that build the
Network-critical physical infrastructure (NCPI) on which the DIT Bank IT Network resides. It
consists of power distribution, racks, cabling, cable distribution and cooling distribution, as
well as the network equipments installed. The goal of the NCPI is to provide a highly
available network.
The designed solution is in accordance with the following international standards:
• Standard EIA / TIA 568C.2 (EN 50173, ISO 11801)
• Technical Bulletin TSB 36 e TSB 40
• Standard EN 50288, for copper cables
• Standard RoHS 2002/95/EC, ICEA-S-83-596, EN 50389, Euroclass C, for fiber cables
• Standard EIA-310-D 19
• Standard EN 50091-1, EN/IEC 62040-1-1, EN/IEC 62040-3, FCC Part 15 Class A, ISO
14001, ISO 9001, VFI-SS-111
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16. 7.3.1 Solution Description Warehouse and Branches
Site #2 - Warehouse
The warehouse is located in a separate location, about 1km away from Office#1 block. Used
for “credit/debit card” manufacturing. PCs for inventory and tracking are used. (35 users
planned). This is a small network and stands on top of a category 6 infrastructure allowing the
desktop users to be connected at 1GB links by the Cisco Catalyst 3650 Series 48
10/100/1000 switch. The network is connected to the headquarter by two cisco
routers[voice/ data] and backup is established via Wi-Fi connection using a Cisco Aironet
1300 Series Outdoor Access Point/Bridge.
Figure 7: Network Diagram with Power Injector
Site #3/7 - Branches
The branches are spread across different geographical regions and connect the network
stands on top of a category 6 infrastructure allowing the desktop users to be connected at
1GB links by the Cisco Catalyst 3650 Series 48 10/100/1000 switch. The network is connected
to the headquarter by two cisco routers[voice/ data] with VPN IPSec-based branch office
WAN links. The choice for IPSec is for the fact that IPSec VPNs protect IP packets exchanged
between remote networks or hosts and an IPSec gateway located at the edge of your private
network while SSL VPN products protect application streams from remote users to an SSL
gateway. In other words, IPSec connects hosts to entire private networks, while SSL VPNs
connect users to services and applications inside those networks.
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17. 7.3.2 Solution Description Headquarters
Almost every building system today includes HVAC, lighting, security, and communications,
that use the IT network for management and control. This presents an opportunity to create
intelligent buildings: converging building systems control onto an intelligent, open-systems
architecture and makes it possible to implement facility policies that enhance building
efficiency and effectiveness and enable a quick respond rather than react to changing
business requirements and user needs. The following components allow the integration and
adoption of these emerging technologies and plan for future proof solutions.
7.3.2.1 Access Network
This layer is also called the desktop layer because it focuses on connecting client nodes, such
as workstations to the network. This layer ensures that packets are delivered to end user
computers. In terms of solution and considering that the physical permanent link cabling
outlives the network switches MTBF, a long standing structured cabling needs to be
implemented and certified. The following is the list of the main components that comprise
the Access Network on each floor:
N-Type Cabinet frame with top panel. Tapped equipment rails
(12-24). Dual hinge perforated front door opens to the left or right.
Split perforated rear doors open in the middle to minimise door
swing footprint. Solid side panels (2). Two sets of #12-24 threaded
equipment mounting rails. 42 RU cable management on front and
rear of front posts. Dimensions: 78.8"H x 31.5”W x 42.0"D (2000mm
x 800mm x 1067mm). Colour: Black
Fiber tray holds up to three FAP or FMP adapter panels. Slide-out
drawer provides front access to fibers. Dimensions: 1.74"H x
17.16"W x 11.80"D (44.2mm x 435.9mm x 299.7mm)
24-port CPPL24WBL patch panel with 24 CJ688TGBL jack modules.
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18. Cisco Catalyst 3650 Series Switches Specs:
24 and 48 10/100/1000 data and PoE+ ports to power your access
points and other devices, with energy-efficient Ethernet (EEE)
3 fixed-uplink models with 4 x 1 Gigabit Ethernet, 2 x 10 Gigabit
Ethernet, or 4 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports
11.62 in.-deep switches (select SKUs) with reduced noise for
deployment in tight wiring closets
Optional Cisco StackWise-160 technology to provide scalability and
resiliency with 160 Gbps of stack throughput
Enhanced security with support for Flexible NetFlow, Cisco TrustSec,
and MACsec encryption
Enterprise-class Layer 2 and 3 switching with QoS
Cisco Application Visibility and Control for better network capacity
management and planning
Dual redundant, modular power supplies and three modular fans
Copper cable, category 6, U/UTP, CM, 4-pair, conductors are 24
AWG, twisted in pairs, separated by an integrated pair divider and
protected by a LSZH blue jacket
Outlet 45mm x 45mm adapter with one 1/2-size sloped shuttered
module insert with label and label cover. Accepts up to two Mini-
Com™ Modules. Category 6, RJ45, 8-position, 8-wire universal
module, bulk packaged. Includes the EGJT termination tool
Category 6 patch cord, UTP, solid, TX6™ PLUS Jack Module to TX6™
PLUS Modular Plug.
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19. 7.3.2.2 Distribution Network
This layer includes LAN-based routers and layer 3 switches. This layer ensures that packets
are properly routed between subnets and VLANs in the enterprise. This layer is also called
the Workgroup layer. This layer interfaces between the Access and Network Core and to
provide high levels of connectivity, fibre optic is used for the uplinks with Category 6A
copper cable as a redundancy.
N-Type Cabinet frame with top panel. Tapped equipment rails
(12-24). Dual hinge perforated front door opens to the left or right.
Split perforated rear doors open in the middle to minimise door
swing footprint. Solid side panels (2). Two sets of #12-24 threaded
equipment mounting rails. 42 RU cable management on front and
rear of front posts. Dimensions: 78.8"H x 31.5"W x 42.0"D (2000mm
x 800mm x 1067mm). Colour: Black
Fiver tray holds up to three FAP or FMP adapter panels. Slide-out
drawer provides front access to fibers. Dimensions: 1.74"H x
17.16"W x 11.80"D (44.2mm x 435.9mm x 299.7mm)
8-fiber OM3 10 GbE multimode low smoke zero halogen (LSZH)
indoor/outdoor all dielectric cable with tight buffered fibers.
24-port patch panel kit with flat patch panel and Category 6A TG
style jacks, with labels
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20.
Cisco Catalyst 4500E Series Switches with Supervisor 8-E offer
exceptional scalability and comprehensive features to meet current
and future network demands.
Delivers up to 928 Gbps system bandwidth and nonblocking 48
Gbps per slot
Has eight nonblocking 10 Gigabit Ethernet uplinks with a field-
programmable gate array to support next-generation protocols
Can scale up to 384 Gigabit copper ports, 200 Gigabit fiber ports, or
104 10-Gigabit ports in non-virtual switching system (VSS) mode
Offers 116 Universal Power of Ethernet (UPOE) (60 W), 240 PoE+ (30
W), and 384 PoE (15 W) with 9000 W power supply
Copper cable, category 6A, U/UTP, CM, 4-pair, conductors are 24
AWG, twisted in pairs, separated by an integrated pair divider and
protected by a LSZH blue jacket
Outlet 45mm x 45mm adapter with one 1/2-size sloped shuttered
module insert with label and label cover. Accepts up to two Mini-
Com™ Modules. Category 6A, RJ45, 8-position, 8-wire universal
module, bulk packaged. Includes the EGJT termination tool
Category 6A patch cord, UTP, solid, TX6™ PLUS Jack Module to
TX6™ PLUS Modular Plug.
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21. 7.3.2.3 Core Network
The core layer is responsible for fast and reliable transportation of data across a network. The
core layer is often known as the backbone or foundation network because all other layers rely
upon it. Its purpose is to reduce the latency time in the delivery of packets. The factors to be
considered while designing devices to be used in the core layer are:
• High data transfer rate: Speed is important at the core layer. One way that core
networks enable high data transfer rates is through load sharing, where traffic can travel
through multiple network connections.
• Low latency period: The core layer typically uses high-speed low latency circuits which
only forward packets and do not enforcing policy.
• High reliability: Multiple data paths ensure high network fault tolerance; if one path
experiences a problem, then the device can quickly discover a new route.
To meet these demands while minimising the risk to service levels, the available data centre
space is often under-utilised while being over provisioned with excess power and cooling
capacity regardless of actual IT equipment and space utilisation. With these requirements in
mind it’s time to present the Network Core main solution and it’s components.
Figure 8: 3D diagram view of the DIT HQ Datacenter
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22. IT Managers, challenged to maximise the utilisation of available rack-space and cooling
capacity, often increase the power density per cabinet.
As cabinet power densities rise, containment architectures are the optimal approach,
ensuring uniform cooling air temperature is delivered to equipment in high density PODs
allowing full utilisation of available cabinet space and cooling capacity.
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Vertical Exhaust Duct [VED]
Overhead Cable Pathway Systems
Sealing
Accessories
Server type
Cabinets
Hardware monitoring systemNetwork type Cabinets with
angular patch panels
23. Vertical Exhaust Duct (VED) Systems optimise cooling energy utilisation to support high
density heat loads to enable 30kw or greater per cabinet. VEDs passively separate hot
exhaust air from cooling air and direct hot exhaust air from active equipment into the
Computer Room Air Handler (CRAH) air return system, allowing higher return air temperature
improving CRAH and heat exchanger system efficiency up to 40% or more.
Vertical Exhaust Duct System Benefits
• Flexibility and Versatility – Multiple sizes, heights and adjustable height features allow
system to adapt to virtually any data centre structure including slab floors or raised floors and
facilities with or without drop ceilings.
• Speed Deployment and Reduce Installation Cost – Fast, simple assembly and integral
ceiling seal reduce installation time by 30% compared to competitive offerings
• Enhance Your Data Centre Environment – Vertical Exhaust Duct and Cabinets with sealed,
solid rear doors dampen equipment noise.
• Bond Vertical Exhaust Duct with single connection improves system reliability and
protection to personnel – Entire VED is fully electrically bonded to the cabinet requiring no
grounding whips for protection of equipment and personnel.
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Typical Data Centre
• Cool air does not reach the top portions of the
cabinets,making servers in the top rack units
vulnerable to overheating
• Hot exhaust air follows complex air row path
back to CRAH units
Data Centre using Vertical Exhaust Duct
• Uniform distribution of cool air reaching the top
of the cabinet
• Hot exhaust air is isolated and ducted directly
to CRAH units
24. Energy Matrix - Symmetra PX
The Symmetra PX is a world class, redundant, scalable, 3
Phase UPS power protection system designed to cost
effectively provide high levels of availability. Seamlessly
integrating into today's state-of-the-art data centre designs,
the Symmetra PX is a true modular system. Made up of
dedicated and redundant modules, power, intelligence,
battery and bypass, all engineered into a design that is
easily and efficiently serviceable, this architecture can scale
power and runtime as demand grows or as higher levels of availability are required.
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1- Dual Mains Input/Output
Allows for top or bottom feed connection to 2 separate power inputs for increased availability.
2- Modular power distribution
Adapt the modular power distribution solution to meet changing demand with easy to install power
distribution modules. Monitor breaker positions and simplify power management with output metering
and branch current/circuit monitoring.
3- High Efficiency (95%) Power Module - down to 30% loading
Independently verified , these high-efficiency double conversion power modules reduce power & cooling
costs, saving you money, while delivering the optimal power protection
4- LCD Display Interface
Offers a clear text-based overview of alarms, status data, and system configuration options.
5- Main Intelligence Module and Redundant Intelligence Module
Back-up for the Main Intelligence Module provides the maximum possible availability.
6- Network Management Card
Provides UPS status and event notification. Two SmartSlot positions support Dry Contact, Building
Management System (Modbus/Jbus), and additional Network Management Cards.
7- Built-in Static Bypass Switch
The swappable Static Bypass Switch transfers the load to utility power without interruption in case of
heavy overload or faulty conditions, and ensures that even in 125% overload conditions, the data center
remains operational.
8- Swappable Battery Module
Connected in parallel for increased availability, these swappable battery modules feature advanced
battery monitoring and temperature-compensated battery charging that extends battery life. Additional
battery frames can be added for longer run times.
9- High Density Footprint
The all-in-one solution requires front-facing access only, which provides more flexibility on where you
place the space-saving UPS and enables the Symmetra PX 48kW to be put anywhere – which leaves more
room for IT equipment.
25. UPS Network Management Card w/ Environmental Monitoring & Out of Band
Management
Changes in humidity and temperature are
reported via the user interface or e-mail.
The InRow Direct
Expansion design closely couples the cooling with the IT heat load.
This design prevents hot air recirculation, while improving cooling
predictability and allowing for a pay as you grow environment.
Available in self-contained, fluid cooled, and air-cooled configurations
with or without humidity control, these products meet the diverse
requirements for closet, server room, and data center cooling. The
intelligent controls of the InRow Direct Expansion products actively
adjust fan speed and refrigerant flow to match the IT heat load to
maximise efficiency.
N-Type Cabinet frame with top panel. Tapped equipment rails
(12-24). Dual hinge perforated front door opens to the left or right.
Split perforated rear doors open in the middle to minimise door
swing footprint. Solid side panels (2). Two sets of #12-24 threaded
equipment mounting rails. 42 RU cable management on front and
rear of front posts. Dimensions: 78.8"H x 31.5"W x 42.0"D (2000mm
x 800mm x 1067mm). Colour: Black
Holds up to twelve QuickNet™ Cassettes, FAP adapter panels, or
FOSM splice modules. Dimensions: 6.98"H x 17.60"W x 16.30"D
(177.0mm x 447.0mm x 414.0mm)
12-fiber QN SFQ cassette, six LC duplex adapters to MTP*, OM3
(50/125µm), modified Method A, pair flipped
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26. OM3 12-fiber, harness cable assembly, low smoke zero halogen
rated, MPO male to LC duplex with equal breakout, Ultra IL.
24-port, angled, Category 6A, 10 Gb/s patch panel with 24 RJ45 8-
position, 8-wire ports.
The Cisco Catalyst 6500-E Series Chassis provides superior
investment protection by supporting multiple generations of
products in the same chassis, lowering the total cost of ownership.
The Cisco Catalyst 6500-E Series Chassis supports all the Cisco
Catalyst 6500 Supervisor Engines up to and including the Cisco
Catalyst 6500 Series Supervisor Engine 2T, and associated LAN,
WAN, and services modules.
Cisco ASA 5580-40 Appliance with 4 10GE, Dual AC, 3DES/AES
Cisco Systems ASR1004-10G/K9
Copper cable, category 6A, U/UTP, CM, 4-pair, conductors are 24
AWG, twisted in pairs, separated by an integrated pair divider and
protected by a LSZH blue jacket
Category 6A patch cord, UTP, solid, TX6™ PLUS Jack Module to
TX6™ PLUS Modular Plug.
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27. VIII. Project Budget
In this chapter we will include the project budget in a detailed estimate of all the costs
required to complete the project tasks.
8.1. Return on Investment
8.1.1 Switches, Routers & Firewalls
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31. IX. Implementation Plan
The following implementation plan contains the work breakdown structure [WBS] for the DIT
Bank network.
9.1. Project Schedule
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33. School of Electronic and Communications Engineering,
Dublin Institute of Technology,
Kevin Street,
Dublin 8,
Ireland.