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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
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Architect
Clerk of Works
H&S Officer
Project Manager
Project Sponsor
Technical Manager
New Build Projects & Networks
• Clerk of Works
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Independent of contractors
Looks after College interest
Ensures standards of work
Supervises contractors on site
Attends & Informs project
management meetings
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• Project Manager
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Independent
Manage documentation
Monitor milestones
Construction experience
Not a College manager
Not IT specialist
New Build Projects & Networks
• Project Owner
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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
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• The Issues
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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
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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
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Procurement Frameworks
European Journal
Request for Information (RFI)
Invitation To Tender (ITT)
Selection Criteria
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Cost
Technical Suitability
Cost of Ownership
Future Proof
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• Active Components
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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
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Risers
Single Mode (mono mode)
Multi Mode
OTDR Testing
FCPC patch connectors ISP favourite
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• Horizontal UTP
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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
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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
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Overhead cable basket
Raised Floor
Air conditioning ( with UPS )
Fire suppression system
Cabinet accessibility
New Build Projects & Networks
• Wiring Closets
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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
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• 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
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• Acceptance Criteria & Testing
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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
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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)
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Mark Clark eAdvisor: Infrastructure