Running head: Network Design

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                      

 

 

 

 

                                                           Network Design for a Two Stored Building

 

Rakesh Kalidindi

 

Ferris State University

 

MISM 670

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The basic elements used for designing a network are

 

  • Workstations
  • Servers
  • Hubs
  • Switch
  • Route
  • Firewall
  • Ethernet Cable

 

Workstation

A workstation is a microcomputer designed for technical or scientific applications. It is a client side system that initiates request.

Servers

A server is a high- end computer dedicated to provide one or more services over a computer network, through a request-response routine. It can handle multiple requests at a time.

Hubs

A hub is a device that connects multiple systems to form a single network segment.

Switch

A switch is a networking device that connects multiple network segments. Switches appear nearly identical to hubs, but a switch contains more intelligence and smarter than a hub. Switches are capable of inspecting data packets as they are received, determining the source and destination device of that packet, and forwarding it appropriately to the destination.

Router

Router is a device that connects different networks.

Firewall

 Form of internet security that stands between a private network and external network to prevent unauthorized access to and from private network.

Ethernet Cable

An Ethernet cable is a cable that connects network elements like computers, hubs and switches. Different type of cables is used based on the speed and size of the network. There are 3 different types of cables which are commonly used

 

Ø  Twisted Pair

Ø  Coaxial

Ø  Optical Fiber

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                PRODUCTS AND ITS COST

 

 

Workstation – Optiplex 330

I have selected dell Optiplex 330 workstations to my company as they are robust and is great for Companies looking for essential productivity and easy manageability across a network.

 

 Specifications

 

COST - $ 659

 

Server - PowerEdge M600 2- Socket, Intel Quad-Core Half Height Blade Server

 I have server this server as it provides high density computing, features the latest high performance technologies. ‘It is great for front end SAN or ISCSI workloads, Database applications, Virtualized/Consolidated workloads, High Performance Compute Clusters, Network Infrastructure, Web Applications.” www.dell.com

 

Specifications

Processor

Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® 
Dual-Core Intel® Xeon®

Memory

Up to 64GB2 FBD-667MHz SDRAM

Maximum Internal Storage

Up to 300GB3

 

   Maximum Internal Storage

   Memory

COST - $1249

 

Switch - Power Connect 3524

This switch provides robust security, resilient stacking, and enterprise-class management features which are ideal for edge of network applications requiring speed, availability and management.

 

Specifications

  • “24 10/100BASE-T auto-sensing Fast Ethernet switching ports
  • Additional 2 Copper GbE ports PLUS 2 optional Fiber GbE via SFP transceivers
  • Integrated Copper GbE ports provide resilient stacking
  • Auto-negotiation for speed, duplex mode and flow control

            Port mirroring

  • Broadcast storm control
  • 24 Ports, Managed Switch, Stacking Capable.” www.dell.com

 

Cable - Belkin A3L791-S 50-Foot RJ45 CAT 5e Snagless Molded Patch Cable

“Belkin's A3L791-S RJ-45 CAT-5e patch cable delivers the durability, quality, and at 50 feet the length required of a connection linking all the hardware destinations in a Local Area Network (LAN”). www.amazon.com

 

Router - D-Link Ethernet Broadband Router EBR-2310

“This Router provides four 10/100 Ethernet ports to connect up to four Ethernet-enabled PCs or network devices. Switching capabilities have been integrated into this device to efficiently manage your network traffic. This Wired Router includes a built-in firewall for safeguarding your network from hackers and malicious attacks. Parental control features are also included to monitor Internet usage and block inappropriate content.”

Specifications

·         “WAN Port(s): 1

·         10/100 Mbps Ports: 4

·         Routing / Firewall Protocols: PPPoE, DHCP,HTTP

·         Firewall Features: MAC Filtering, IP Filtering, URL Filtering, Scheduling.” www.dlink.com

COST - $ 47.99

Firewall - NETGEAR's ProSafe VPN/Firewall 8

“This firewall provides business class protection. “Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) stops major Denial of Service (DoS) attacks. Intrusion Detection alerts you to hackers and attacks. Up to 8 simultaneous Virtual Private Network (VPN) connections protect links between business locations, encrypting all traffic as it traverses the Internet - perfect for telecommuters and remote offices. With 4 10/100 Mbps auto-sensing, Auto Uplink switched LAN ports and Network Address Translation (NAT) routing, up to 253 users can access your broadband connection at the same time.” www.netgear.com

Cost - $52

Wiring Charges $300

 

 

 

 

               TOTAL COST ESTIMATION

 

 

 

 

Network Devices

Cost

 

Quantity

 

Total Cost

Work Stations

 

$659

 

18

 

11862

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Servers

 

$1,249

 

3

 

3747

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Router

 

$48

 

2

 

96

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Switch

 

$311

 

1

 

311

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Firewall

 

$52

 

1

 

52

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cable

 

$700

 

1

 

700

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wiring Charges

 

$300

 

1

 

300

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Overall Cost

$17,104