New Build Projects

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• New Build Projects IT Networks
• A Network Managers Perspective
• Mark Clark
• e-Advisor Technology Infrastructure, JISC RSC
  SW Scotland

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New Build Projects Networks

• The Team
• Architect
• Clerk of Works
• HS Officer
• Project Manager
• Project Sponsor
• Technical Manager

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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

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New Build Projects Networks

• Project Manager
• Independent
• Manage documentation
• Monitor milestones
• Construction experience
• Not a College manager
• Not IT specialist

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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

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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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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

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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?

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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

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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

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New Build Projects Networks

• Vertical Fibre
• Risers
• Single Mode (mono mode)
• Multi Mode
• OTDR Testing
• FCPC patch connectors ISP favourite

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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

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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?

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New Build Projects Networks

• Server Comms Room
• Overhead cable basket
• Raised Floor
• Air conditioning ( with UPS )
• Fire suppression system
• Cabinet accessibility

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New Build Projects Networks

• Wiring Closets
• Resist cramming all into one location
• Ventilation may be required
• Cat 6 bend radius
• Cable management (velcro wrap)
• Dont mix Cat 6 install with old Cat 5 patch
  cables

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New Build Projects Networks

• Installation
• Visit site regularly
• Health Safety briefing
• Be diplomatic manage confrontation
• Dont be a meddling dictator
• Change management
• Cat 6 bend radius etc
• Cable management

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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

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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)

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Mark Clark eAdvisor Infrastructure