Transcript SMG Computer Systems

SMG C OMPUTER S YSTEMS
I NTRODUCTION
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The network I recommend to suit your business
is called a star network.
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The star network will have a central fast switch
that everything on the network will connect to.
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This form of network is the most efficient for
businesses and can be expanded at anytime
easily.
N ETWORK P LAN
N ETWORK C OST
Device
Purpose
Computers
Computers are the work stations. All of the computers have a
network interface card.
IP Address
Cost
Use existing
172.0.20.1 – 172.0.20.25
Dynamic IP
Laptops
These are portable work stations and they must be wireless
enabled
Use existing
Wireless Access Point
These are needed to allow wireless devices to access the
network.
172.0.20.26
Static IP
TP Link Wireless access point £20 each at least 7 needed
Switch / Fast Switch
Improves the efficiency of the network and allows computers to
access the internet. Fast switch is slightly faster.
172.0.20.27
172.0.20.28
Dynamic IP
Dell Power Connect 5524 Gigabit Ethernet Switch. 24 port
£779
Domain Control Server
Deals with User accounts and user ID and passwords
172.0.20.29
Static IP
Dell server solution 24GB RAM 1TB Hard Drive, Windows Server
2008.
£6000
File Server
Store files in
172.0.20.30
Static IP
Mail Server
Manages email
172.0.20.31
Static IP
Print Server
Deals with print requests
172.0.20.32
Static IP
Router
Allows computer on the network to connect to the internet
172.0.20.33
Static IP
NetGear DGN220 Wireless Modem Router. £59.99
N ETWORK C OST
Device
ADSL Line
Purpose
Allows information to be transferred from your computer to the
internet and from the internet to your computer
Cost
20m ADSL Cable £12.00
Parallel Cable
Is used to connect your printer to be connected to the print
server
Parallel cable 10m - £13.00
Tape Drive
Allows the system to be backed up onto tapes
HP StorageWorks Ultrium 1760 Tape drive - LTO Ultrium - 4 –
External - £1750
SCSI Cable
Connects tape drive to the server
SCSI Cable 5m - £10
CAT 5 Cable
Standard Ethernet cable
50m Cat 5 Cable - £30
Internet Service Provider (ISP)
Provides access to the internet, a contract is needed with the ISP
to allow access to the internet. Some ISPs host websites for extra
fees.
Use existing ISP
Q UESTIONS
If you have any questions about the network
proposal please feel free to ask.