Network Infrastructure Upgrade Specific Aims

• Establish a standardized wiring configuration within and between buildings
• Provide for better fault-tolerance by establishing additional redundant pathways between buildings and primary networking facilities
• Upgrade the network equipment servicing this new cable plant
• Provide for the construction or renovation required as a direct component of the project

Planning Process

A number of considerations are included in planning this project. Depending upon the location, size of project, or timing of related projects, considerations can include:

• age of current network in the various areas
• network utilization by users
• planned remodeling projects and construction in various areas
• planned relocations of departments/divisions
• scheduling and coordination with Communications Services
• space availability for terminating wiring (telecomm closets)

After preliminary planning is underway, IRT Networking will be working with users to more clearly define and resolve issues surrounding:

• specific user requirements
• wiring installation - room access, scheduling, safety
• departmental costs - voice moves, adapters for upgrading existing equipment for new service
• downtime or outages required for installation and cutover of services
• activation and security requirements
• other services impacted but not directly related to Infrastructure Upgrade project