This document provides a LAN design proposal for F.A.R.B Software Development LTD. It includes a list of required equipment for the LAN infrastructure, such as cable, connectors, wall plates, jacks, and tools. It also provides a layer 1 and layer 2 cost analysis and breakdown of the proposed network design. The design calls for Cat6 cabling to connect users and printers throughout 4 floors to multiple IDF closets that will connect back to a main MDF room using fiber optic cabling. The document includes diagrams of the proposed layout and locations of network equipment.
2. LAN Media Requirements
Equipment Needed:
Cat6 Ethernet Cable
Multimode 62.5/125 Plenum Fiber Optic
Cable
RJ 45 Connectors
Fiber Optic FAST LC Connectors
Keystone Wall Plates(some 2 port and some 6 port)
Punchdown Keystone RJ-45 Jacks
3. LAN User Requirements
Users Must Have:
Computer with NIC
Connection to the Network
Convenient Access to a Printer
Access to Email
Access to Both Internal and External
Website
Server Access to the Appropriate
Department
5. Layer 1 Cost Analysis
Equipment Description Cost
Startech CTK400LAN Professional
Network Installer Tool Kit
RJ45 Crimp tool
110/66 Impact Punch Tool
Wire Stripper
StarTech REMOTETEST Cable Tester
$139.99 each
Recommend 2 qty.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?It
em=N82E16899200001&cm_re=network_tools-
_-99-200-001-_-Product
FTTH Tool Kit FC-6S Fiber Cleaver
10MW Visual Fault Locator
Fiber Optical Power Meter
Stripping Device
$156.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?It
em=9SIA79E2RD4232&cm_re=fiber_optics_tool_
kit-_-9SIA79E2RD4232-_-Product
RJ 45 connectors Gold Plated Leads
100 qty.
$6.99 100 ct.
Recommend 500 ct.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?It
em=9SIA76H2MP6517&cm_re=rj45_connector_1
00_cat6_-cable-_-9SIA76H2MP6517-_-Product
Keystone Wall Plate – 6 Port Flush Mount Wall Plate
6 Port – White
$0.94 each
Recommend 50 qty.
http://www.showmecables.com/product/6-Port-
Wallplate-Flush-Mount-White.aspx
Keystone Wall Plate – 2 Port Flush Mount Wall Plate
2 Port – White
$0.99 each
Recommend 25 qty.
http://www.showmecables.com/product/2-Port-
Wallplate-Flush-Mount-White.aspx?link=YMAL
6. Layer 1 Cost Analysis Cont.
Equipment Description Cost
Cat6 RJ45 Punchdown Keystone Jack Cat6 Rated
Gold Plated Contacts
110 IDC Termination
$2.55 each
Recommend 350 qty.
http://www.showmecables.com/product/Cat6-
Keystone-Jack-Module-Vertical-Style-White.aspx
Fiber Optic FAST LC Connectors Pre-Polished
Multimode
6 pack
$71.99 6pk
Recommend 3 qty.
http://www.fibersavvy.com/store/p/6014-Fiber-
Optic-FAST-Connector-Pre-Polished-Multimode-
62-5/125-OM1-LC-6-Pack.aspx
Cat6 Bulk UTP Network Cable 1000FT
PVC 550Mhz 4 Pair
Blue and Green Colors needed
31795FT/9691M
See Cable Cost Sheet For Pricing
Multimode 62.5/125 Plenum Fiber Optic
Cable
Duplex Fiber Optic Cable
Zip Cord
Corning Fiber
Indoor - Plenum
500FT/153M
See Cable Cost Sheet For Pricing
Patch Panel – 48 Port Cat6
Ports Numbered – Front & Back
Rack Mountable 19in
$139.99 each
Need 6 qty.
http://www.cdw.com/shop/products/Tripp-Lite-
Cat6-Patch-Panel-568B-48-
Port/713449.aspx?RecommendedForEDC=10095
80&RecoType=RP&cm_sp=Product-_-
Session&ProgramIdentifier=3
Patch Panel – 24 Port See above $64.00 each
Need 1 qty.
Fiber Patch Panel - Modular 12-36 Duplex LC
19” standard size
Changeable Modules
Hinged Front and Rear Doors
$126.00
Need 1 qty.
http://www.fibertronics-store.com/1U-19-Rack-
Mount-Fiber-Optic-Patch-Panel-LGX-LGX-APP11-
2D-1U.htm
7. Cabling Needed
User Drops
Cat6 UTP – Blue
Total of 189 Drops
24760 Feet/7547 Meters
Printer Drops
Cat6 UTP – Green
Total of 51 Drops
7035 Feet/2144 Meters
Total Cat6 UTP needed = 31795 Feet/9691 Meters
8. Cabling Cost
Cable Cost
Cat6 UTP – Blue
24760 Feet
Available in 1000Ft boxes
Need 25 Boxes
$159.99 x 25
Total = $3999.75
http://www.cdw.com/shop/products/Black-Box-GigaTrue-550-
bulk-cable-1000-
ft/1210164.aspx?RecommendedForEDC=00000001&RecoType=RS
&cm_sp=Search-_-Session&ProgramIdentifier=3#PO
Cat6 UTP – Green
7035 Feet
Available in 1000Ft boxes
Need 8 Boxes
$172.99 x 8
Total = $1383.92
http://www.cdw.com/shop/products/Black-Box-CAT6-550-MHz-
Solid-Bulk-Cable-4-Pair-1000ft-PVC-Green/1355488.aspx
Multimode 62.5/125 Plenum
Fiber Optic Cable
Available by the Foot
Need 500 Feet
$0.33 x 500
Total = $165
http://www.fibersavvy.com/store/p/10452-Duplex-Fiber-Optic-
Cable-Zip-Cord-Multimode-62-5/125-OM1-Corning-Fiber-Indoor-
Plenum.aspx
9. Layer 1 Total Cost
$8,230.75
Includes all Materials Listed With
Recommended Quantities
10. Layer 1 Cons
If there are not enough initial cable drops,
there will be a substantial cost later to add
more cable drops.
If building code is not followed, the work may
have to be redone to fit code.
If cables are not terminated properly, data
transmission may be sub par or non-existent
If poor quality materials are used, they may
need to be replaced sooner.
If MDF/IDF are located poorly, there may be
added length to the cable drops adding cost
to the project
11. Layer 1 Pros
If cable drops are planned well, there will
be room for expansion later without
added cost.
If quality materials are used, they will last
much longer than poor quality materials
If MDF/IDF are properly located, cable
drops will not need to be as long, saving
money on materials
12. Layer 2 Cost Analysis
Equipment Description Cost
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-48FPS-L 48 x 10/100/1000 PoE
4 x SPF
Rack mount
Cisco FlexStack (1 and 10 Gigabit)
Managed
$4716.99
Need 6
http://www.cdw.com/shop/products/Cisco-
Catalyst-2960S-48FPS-L-switch-48-ports-
managed-rack-
mountable/2030323.aspx?RecommendedFo
rEDC=3063408&RecoType=RP&cm_sp=Pro
duct-_-Session&ProgramIdentifier=3
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-24PS-L 24 x 10/100/1000 PoE
4 x SPF
Rack mount
Cisco FlexStack (1 and 10 Gigabit)
Managed
$2285.99
Need 1
http://www.cdw.com/shop/products/Cisco-
Catalyst-2960S-24PS-L-switch-24-ports-
managed-rack-
mountable/2029885.aspx#PO
Cisco Catalyst 3750X-24S 24 x GE SFP Ports
Rack mount 1U
Dual Redundant Modular Power
Supplies and Fans
Stackable
Managed
$7128.00
Need 1
http://www.router-switch.com/ws-c3750x-
24s-s-p-4382.html
Cisco Aironet 3702i Wireless Access Point
802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Dual Band
$1069.99
Need 2
http://www.cdw.com/shop/products/Cisco-
Aironet-3702i-Controller-based-wireless-
access-point/3151564.aspx
13. Other Equipment Needed
Equipment Description Cost
Cisco 3925 Integrated Services Router 10/100/1000Mbps
3U Rack Mount
15 x HWIC expansion slots
1 x SFP
1 GB RAM
3 x Gigabit Ethernet
$7391.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a
spx?Item=N82E16833420180&cm_re=cisc
o_integrated_services_router-_-33-420-
180-_-Product
APC NetShelter SV 42U Rack Enclosure Black 42U Enclosure
Locking Doors with 2 keys
Removable, lockable side panels
Cable access through open bottom and
6 roof cable entry slots
Front, rear, and overhead cable
management options
Protective grounding provisions
$728.99
Need 4
http://www.cdw.com/shop/products/APC-
NETSHELTER-SV-42U-
600MMX1060MM/3036239.aspx?Recomme
ndedForEDC=00000001&RecoType=RS&cm
_sp=Search-_-
Session&ProgramIdentifier=3#PO
15. MDF
Floor 1 Room 1.8
Houses the Cisco 3925
Router and Servers
Connects to POP
24 Port Catalyst 2960S – 7
Users and 6 Printers
Extra ports to allow for
growth
Each IDF connects to MDF
with 62.5/125 Multimode
Fiber Optic Cable Through
the Catalyst 3750X Switch
Cat6 Cable - Computers
Cat6 Cable - Printers
62.5 Multimode Fiber
16. IDF A
Floor 2 Room 2.31
Three 48 Port Catalyst
2960S – 82 Users and 26
Printers
Extra runs for empty rooms
Extra ports to allow for
growth
Connects to MDF with
62.5/125 Multimode Fiber
Optic Cable
Switches Stacked using
Cisco FlexStack
Cat6 Cable - Computers
Cat6 Cable - Printers
62.5 Multimode Fiber
17. IDF B
Floor 3 Room 3.10
Two 48 Port Catalyst 2960S
– 60 Users and 15 Printers
Extra runs for empty rooms
Extra ports to allow for
growth
Connects to MDF with
62.5/125 Multimode Fiber
Optic Cable
Switches Stacked using
Cisco FlexStack
Cat6 Cable - Computers
Cat6 Cable - Printers
62.5 Multimode Fiber
18. IDF C
Floor 4 Room 4.8
One 48 Port Catalyst 2960S
– 17 Users and 4 Printers
Extra ports to allow for
growth
Connects to MDF with
62.5/125 Multimode Fiber
Optic Cable
Cat6 Cable - Computers
Cat6 Cable - Printers
62.5 Multimode Fiber
27. Labeling
All of the Cabling for the computers as well as any wireless access points
will use blue Cat6 cable.
All of the cabling for the printers will use green Cat6 cable.
All of the backbone cabling will use red 62.5/125 Multimode Fiber Optic
cable.
The keystone jacks at the end of each cable drop can be matched to the
color of the cable to easily differentiate the printer and computer drops.
Blue keystone jacks will be used for the computers, and green keystone
jacks will be used for the printers.
Patch cables will also follow the color scheme for easy identification in the
MDF/ISDs.
Each port on each device should be numbered, and the corresponding
cables should be numbered as well. Using the numbers, a database of all
the information about each cable, such as what device it goes to, which
VLAN the port belongs to, and any other relevant information can be
stored in the database and referenced or changed as needed.
28. Cut Sheet Sample – Floor 4
Connection
(MDF/IDF to
Room Number)
Cable ID Cross
Connection
Cable Type Length
(In Meters)
IDF C – 4.1A 4.1A HCC4/Port 1 Cat6 55M
IDF C – 4.1B 4.1B HCC4/Port 2 Cat6 50M
IDF C – 4.1C 4.1C HCC4/Port 3 Cat6 45M
IDF C – 4.1D 4.1D HCC4/Port 4 Cat6 40M
IDF C – 4.1E 4.1E HCC4/Port 5 Cat6 35M
IDF C – 4.4 4.4 HCC4/Port 6 Cat6 12M
IDF C – 4.5 4.5 HCC4/Port 7 Cat6 10M
IDF C – 4.6 4.6 HCC4/Port 8 Cat6 5M
IDF C – 4.7 4.7 HCC4/Port 9 Cat6 20M
IDF C – 4.9 4.9 HCC4/Port 10 Cat6 25M
IDF C – 4.10 4.10 HCC4/Port 11 Cat6 15M
IDF C – 4.11 4.11 HCC4/Port 12 Cat6 28M
IDF C – 4.12 4.12 HCC4/Port 13 Cat6 38M
IDF C – 4.16 4.16 HCC4/Port 14 Cat6 55M
IDF C – WAP 4.WAP HCC4/Port 15 Cat6 65M
29. MDF and IDF Locations
MDF – Located on Floor 1 Room 1.8
This Location is near the POP and has HVAC delivery and Return vents to provide
adequate cooling. There are also plenty of power outlets.
IDF A – Located on Floor 2 Room 2.31
This location is close in proximity of the MDF, has HVAC delivery and return, and
adequate power. Less backbone cabling will need to be run because of its position in
relation to the MDF.
IDF B – Located on Floor 3 Room 3.10
This location close vertically to the MDF and IDF A. It has HVAC return and may
need a delivery vent added for airflow. Less backbone cabling will be needed
because of its proximity to the MDF and other IDFs. It also has adequate power
access. An alternate location could be Room 3.14. It already has HVAC return and
delivery, but the cable drops would be longer.
IDF C – Located on Floor 4 Room 4.8
This location is also relatively close vertically to the MDF and other IDFs. It has
HVAC return and needs a delivery vent. It has adequate power as well, and Less
backbone cabling would be needed as opposed to using other locations on this floor,
such as Room 4.4.
31. VLANs
There will be a total of 8 VLANs, One for each Department plus one for management.
VLAN 10 – Management VLAN
VLAN 20 – Sales Department
VLAN 30 – Marketing Department
VLAN 40 – Accounting Department
VLAN 50 – Shipping Department
VLAN 60 – Software Development
VLAN 70 – Technical Support (Internal)
VLAN 80 – Technical Support (External)
A VLAN for each department is used to easily group users together based on their
department and keep the traffic separate and secure. This would also allow the users
to connect securely from out of the office to their department.
33. IP Addressing Scheme
User IP Addresses will be assigned using
DHCP
Servers and Printers will Use Static Addresses
Printers will use addresses at the end of the
range
Servers will use the first available addresses
after gateways have been assigned
Resources shared will all departments can
use the 10.0.0.1 – 10.0.0.254 block of
addresses
Router will use NAT to allow users access to
the Internet
34. Traffic Flow Assessment
Bottlenecks could occur if the cable runs exceed
recommended lengths. Care has been taken to
ensure that this does not happen.
Using fiber optics for backbone cabling and
switch ensures that traffic should flow smoothly
from the IDFs to the MDF and throughout the
site.
VLANs separate all departmental traffic to limit
unnecessary traffic.
35. MDF/IDF Fire Prevention Recommendations
Sprinkler systems should be present in MDF/IDF
All walls of MDF/IDF shall be lined with wall-to-
wall framing of ¾ inch AC grade plywood
All surfaces (including unexposed side) of the
plywood shall be painted with a latex
nonconductive fire-retardant overcoat
A smoke detector shall be provided and
connected to the building fire alarm system
All walls and floor slabs shall be restored to their
original fire ratings after being penetrated with
any type of horizontal or vertical raceway
36. MDF/IDF Security Recommendations
No false ceilings allowed In MDF/IDF
Doors should be lockable and open
outward
Doors and frames should include door
alarms and electronic locks with keycards
At least one security camera should be
present facing the MDF/IDF door
MDF/IDF room shall not be shared with or
used for any function other than
legitimate telecommunications systems
37. Electrical Protection
Each MDF/IDF shall have a dedicated
power panel with integral Transient
Voltage Surge Suppressor provided with
18 pole minimum power panel
Power panel shall be connected to the
emergency power system in the building