Local Area Network Design and Project Approach

May 13

2011

Submitted to Dover Engineering

Scope and Implementation Methodology

Scope of Work
Based on the previous correspondence and communication based on this project the following clearly states the scope of work according to Dover engineerings request. 1. Current Physical Network is to be replaces with a more reliable, resilient and efficient network that has full Gigabit capacity end to end. 2. Existing physical network will be decommissioned after the commissioning of the newly implemented network infrastructure 3. Cecila is expected to suggest and proposed the most reliable and effective design based on information previously made available by Dover Engineering on requirements. 4. Cecila will supply and install all the active and non active components required for the project such as Switches, Patch Panels etc . 5. Cecila will be responsible for ensuring that decommissioning of existing network is neatly done and fix all kinds of Damages to walls, ceilings and floors as the case may be.

Methodology
Going by the Proposed Design, this phase would ensure a coordinated approach to project planning which starts the implementation from areas that are less critical to areas of high criticality.This ensures that theres little or no interference with regular day to day activities on the network. When the areas are identified, they can further be classified according to their criticality and thence a clear implementation path is made available.

Planning and Design

Implementation and Testing

After critical areas are identified , then the implementation starts and a TQM approach is deployed during implementation. This is the first of the testing and quality assurance processes. A team of engineers are deployed for the cabling and termination while a second team is deployed alongside for quallity assurance and ensuring conformance to required standards. After completion, Further tests are then performed and results are provided to DOVER Engr.

Training & Maintenance

After Implementation , Warranties on specific supplied products are communicated and a minimal performance delivery on the network is further communicated. Celica will also be available for any maintenance and rework as a result of issues/concerns that relate to the items supplied.

ork Method Statement

Structured Cabling For Structured descri ed elow li , e ill e dopti t e I ternational Standard EIA/TIA for i plementation as

EIA/TIA Horizontal Wiring Standards

y y

t e Electronics and Telephone A network infrastructure ased on t e standards developed Industry Associations will meet asic network needs for many years into the future. The standards define the maximum length of the cable runs:
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meter maximum between network devices (i.e.. hub and computer) o more than 9 meters between wall jacks and cross connect equipment in wiring closet. o more than meters from the wall jack to the network device (computer, printer, etc.)

n While Ethernet can propagate over a distance greater than 9 meters, installi g cable with runs over 9 meters will not allow you to migrate to newer network protocols as they become cost effective. Anything installed using the EIA/TIA standards will remain compliant with any new network technologies

BILL OF MATERIALS

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POWER POINTS .5mm Power Cable Red (Cable Metal) .5mm Power Cable Black (Cable Metal) .5mm Power Cable Yellow (Cable Metal) Double Gang Power Socket (Legrand White) 60 amp G/Switch AB Power Distribution Board 0mm PVC pipe 3/6 Back box 16mm Flex Cable

LAN (DATA & VOICE) Brandrex Cat6 Cable Carton Brandrex cat6 Patch Panel Brandrex Patch Cord Brandrex Drop Cable Brandrex Double Faceplate 1U Cable Manager 3/3 Back box Bundle of 5mm PVC pipe Bundle of 0mm PVC pipe 50/100 Trunking pipe Cable Tie 6m Floor Mat 100/100 Trunking Pipe Screw & Peg

QNT

Cable Containment Approach The following Systems will be used throughout the project for Cable Containment
y y y y y

J hooks Conduit Dado rails PVC trunking Built-in under floor duct

The following considerations and scenarios would be used to decide which system of cabl e containment to use.
y y y y

The density and volume of cables to be organized The aesthetic appearance of the cabling within offices and other visible areas Proximity to power cables and other potential sources of interference Fire stopping

The cabling and its containment system will be clearly identified and their locations, routes and capabilities recorded in a cable administration system. This will invol ve a logical numbering scheme that will be applied to all cables, outlets, patch panels and even containment systems. Various color schemes will be used.

HIGH LEVEL CABLE LAYOUT Diagram

Project Management
Planned Approach

The Project will be split into 4 different Phases. These phases will be the different components from the BS as seen above.

Phase 1:
Scoping and Conceptual Design

Phase 2:
Architecture and Detailed Design

Phase 3:
Infrastructure Implementation

Phase 4:
Manage, Monitor and Enhance

Project Launch

Administration Architecture Organizational Architecture Applications Architecture

Installation and Integration Test Plan

Installation Configuration

Network Back-up Testing

Current State Assessment

Network Recovery Testing Acceptance Testing Documentation Updates Auditing, Monitoring and Feedback
Operational Improvements

Future State Definition

Gap Analysis

Technical Support Tools and Staff Staff Training

Controls

Technical Architecture Monitoring and Reporting

Technology and Product Alternatives

Policies and Procedures

Support Documentation

Plan Development

Phase 1: This Phase generally describes the conceptualization of an approach to the project that is consistent with the stipulated timeline and r esources proposed. It documents in details the current state of the environment and also expected state at completion. It then details the gap analysis and discusses in details the positive impact of the future state of the project . Phase 2: This phase is the detailed design of the administration, Organizational and application architecture. According to the project Charter, a part of this phase might be ongoing till the end of the project. This is the area of continuous reporting progress) and reportin g /documentation of technical and administrative constraints This is discussed and followed through in the communication plan for this project.

Phase 3: This is the Implementation phase and the basis for phases 1 and 2. This phase should be seamless, swift and with minimal constraint based on the detailed conceptualizations and scoping from phases 1 and 2. The integration proper will be performed here likewise decommissioning, testing and staff

training. Also support manuals will be provided as need be f or the installations that have been carried out. Phase 4: This phase will entail handing over of documents, commissioning, audit report preparation, acceptance testing, and project closure. Test Plan The following tests will be performed: y Connectivity to ALL data Points y Connectivity between the switches y Network Convergence on Layer 2 devices y Spanning Tree protocol effectiveness test All tests performed will be documented in form of snapshots if possible and will be part of acceptance criteria as well as handing over documentation.

Time estimate

Work Breakdown Structure WBS Phase 1

y y y y y y

General site familiarization Ensuring adequate awareness within the organization Project Conceptualization Cable route identification Trunks Layout mapping Identifying and discussing mitigation and aversion of possible risks

Phase 2 y Gathering information on security and access requirement for the company y Arrival of Project materials at site e.g Trunks, Panels, Racks, Cables etc) y Agree on Task distribution and planning between Project team and DOVER ENGINEERING Staff y Analyze and agree policies and procedures with DOVER ENGINEERING y Impact analysis to determine which point of the project may have interference with current processes y Determine acceptance criteria Phase 3
y y y y y y y y y y y y y y

Determine policies and procedures on safety within the environment Determine site risks and qualify emergency responses Trunk Laying and tacking Cable Laying Cable tagging Patch Panel Mounting Termination of Cab les on Patch Panel Fixing of pattress on walls Termination of Cables on face plates Developing of a Test Plan Mounting of Switches and Routers Development of Support Documentation Documentation and Project status reporting Decommissioning existing infra structure

y y y

Tidying up of all affected structures Cable and port Labeling User guide and documentation on equipment maintenance

Phase 4
y y y y y

Backup and documentation of all Documentations Agree on acceptance testing and compare with acceptance criteria Network audit report submission Lessons learned documentation and submission Discuss operational improvements

Resource Requirements Team and Support Resources The following personnel resources are required and will be provided by Celica Limited to complete this project.

No.

Personnel Resource Type

Responsibility
Ensure that project activities are carried out as planned, Manage and Monitor progress of Project, Prepare Documentations and provide appropriate feedbacks to all stake holders, ensure project constraints are adhered to, Close Project Ensure standards and compliance in the technical delivery. Design and deploy network Solutions as per contract and requirement. ork with PM to ensure Project Constraints are achieved. Lead Testing and Commissioning Lay Trunks, identify all cable routes, Lay cables, terminate cables, mount racks, Mount Active devices, Participate in testing .

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Status
1 Staff

1 Project Manager

2 Field Engineer

1 Staff

3 Site Engineers

2 Staff

Communication Plan

Disseminating knowledge about the project is essential to the projects success. Project participants desire knowledge of what the status of the project is and how they are affected.

This plan provides a framework for informing, involving, and obtaining buy-in from all participants throughout the duration of the project.
Audience This communication plan is for the following audiences:    

Project Sponsor Steering Committee Project Manager Affected users of the deliverables

Before Project Kick off, DOVER ENGINEERING executive would have alerted all stakeholders Including all end users) of the project and its impact on the work environment. This will ensure cooperation with the project implementation team
Communications Outreach The following is a list of communication events that are established for this project:

Daily Status Reports The Project Manager shall provide a written status report to the Steering Committee every day. The reports will include the following information tracked against the Project Plan: - Summary of tasks completed in previous day - Summary of tasks scheduled for completion in the next day - Summary of issue status and resolutions - Summary of Identified risks - Other concerns regarding time and scope changes
Test Plan: The Project Manager will provide a detailed quality and test plan at the commencement of the project. This would be agreed upon with the Project sponsors Communication Channels:

Communication will be in the following spread. Emails: 70%, hard copy documents: 25%, Verbal: 5% NB: All Verbal Requests of changes must be documented. and all scope change requests must go through a change approval process).