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New Build Projects & IT Networks A Network Managers Perspective Mark Clark eAdvisor: Technology & Infrastructure, JISC RSC SW Scotland New Build Projects & Networks • The Team – – – – – – Architect Clerk of Works H&S Officer Project Manager Project Sponsor Technical Manager New Build Projects & Networks • Clerk of Works – – – – – Independent of contractors Looks after College interest Ensures standards of work Supervises contractors on site Attends & Informs project management meetings New Build Projects & Networks • Project Manager – – – – – – Independent Manage documentation Monitor milestones Construction experience Not a College manager Not IT specialist New Build Projects & Networks • Project Owner – – – – – – College SMT or Vice Principal Overall budget control Project management control Overall Vision long term Not day-to-day manager Ensures build meets strategic requirements New Build Projects & Networks • Technical Manager – Specifies the network – Thorough understanding of technicalities – Liaise with Clerk of Works – Liaise with Project Manager – Liaise with relevant contractors – Daily Inspections of work done. – Daily ‘chat’ with cable crew supervisor New Build Projects & Networks • The Issues – – – – – – – – – – – Health & Safety Network Design & Topology Procurement Management Active Components Vertical Fibre Horizontal UTP Face Plates & Patch Panels Server Room Wiring Closet Installation Acceptance Criteria & Testing New Build Projects & Networks • Network Design & Topology – – – – – – – – – Architects Drawings Server Rooms Wiring Closets Robust failover equipment WiFi Access Point locations IP Addressing Scheme Security Policy ( Firewall config ) VLANS Telephony over IP? New Build Projects & Networks • Procurement Management – – – – – Procurement Frameworks European Journal Request for Information (RFI) Invitation To Tender (ITT) Selection Criteria • • • • Cost Technical Suitability Cost of Ownership Future Proof New Build Projects & Networks • Active Components – – – – – – Does it have to be Cisco? Competitive vendors Switch & Port density VLAN propagation (802.3pQ) Mixing existing switches with new Training & Handover program New Build Projects & Networks • Vertical Fibre – – – – – Risers Single Mode (mono mode) Multi Mode OTDR Testing FCPC patch connectors ISP favourite New Build Projects & Networks • Horizontal UTP – – – – – – – Certification of installers Warranty & TDR test results LSZH Containment, Trunking & Conduet Cable tray above ceiling Labelling of cables Patch leads New Build Projects & Networks • Face Plates & Patch Panels – – – – – Numbering Scheme Velcro wrap rather than cable ties Cable management “Moves & Changes” after installation Cat 6 harnessing in panel? New Build Projects & Networks • Server & Comms Room – – – – – Overhead cable basket Raised Floor Air conditioning ( with UPS ) Fire suppression system Cabinet accessibility New Build Projects & Networks • Wiring Closets – – – – – Resist cramming all into one location Ventilation may be required Cat 6 bend radius Cable management (velcro wrap) Don’t mix Cat 6 install with old Cat 5 patch cables New Build Projects & Networks • Installation – Visit site regularly – Health & Safety briefing – Be diplomatic & manage confrontation – Don’t be a meddling dictator – Change management – Cat 6 bend radius etc – Cable management New Build Projects & Networks • Acceptance Criteria & Testing – – – – – – Cat 5 & 6 Cable certifying Test sheets Fibre optic ODTR tests WiFi coverage survey Routing Switching & VLAN tests Agreed with vendor from the start New Build Projects & Networks • Conclusion – – – – Download PDF document Talk to your RSC ask for their input Take ownership ASAP Create new build RSC Forum and share knowledge/experience – Make sure your new campus has full JANET service connectivity included in new build budget (fibre etc) WWW-RSC-SW-SCOTLAND.AC.UK /Technical/Newbuild.htm [email protected] Mark Clark eAdvisor: Infrastructure