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New Build Projects & IT Networks A Network Managers Perspective Mark Clark

Explore the roles, responsibilities, and challenges in managing network infrastructure for new build projects. Learn about project management, network design, procurement, and testing. Dive into key considerations for successful implementation.

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New Build Projects & IT Networks A Network Managers Perspective Mark Clark

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  1. New Build Projects & IT Networks A Network Managers Perspective Mark Clark eAdvisor: Technology & Infrastructure, JISC RSC SW Scotland

  2. New Build Projects & Networks • The Team • Architect • Clerk of Works • H&S Officer • Project Manager • Project Sponsor • Technical Manager

  3. 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

  4. New Build Projects & Networks • Project Manager • Independent • Manage documentation • Monitor milestones • Construction experience • Not a College manager • Not IT specialist

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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?

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. New Build Projects & Networks • Vertical Fibre • Risers • Single Mode (mono mode) • Multi Mode • OTDR Testing • FCPC patch connectors ISP favourite

  12. 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

  13. 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?

  14. New Build Projects & Networks • Server & Comms Room • Overhead cable basket • Raised Floor • Air conditioning ( with UPS ) • Fire suppression system • Cabinet accessibility

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. 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

  18. 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 m.clark@rsc-sw-scotland.ac.uk Mark Clark eAdvisor: Infrastructure

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