Final Instructions Your company ABC Consulting Company is asked to provide a proposal for the upcoming company expansion. You will need to research and provide quotes for new computers, cabling, network security and type of network topology. A Network proposal has to be developed for a manufacturing company that plans to move to a larger facility. They are currently in a 1500 square foot building. Below is the current office setup.
• Reception - 1 computer and printer
• CEO Office - 1 computer and printer
• Accounting Office - 5 computers and 5 printers
• Business Office – 3 computers and 3 printers
• Human Resources – 2 printers and 2 printers
• Sales Office – 10 computers and 10 printers
They are moving to a 3500 square foot building with 3 floors and each floor will have switches and routers to accommodate that floor. Below are the proposed additions:
• CEO Secretary – 1 computer and printer (CEO’s office area)
• Chief Financial Officer – 1 computer and printer (Accounting Department)
• Secretary - Chief Financial Officer – 1 computer and printer (Accounting Department)
• Information Technology – 2 computers and 2 printers
• Breakroom – 2 computers
• Human Resources – 6 computers and 2 network printers
• Sales – 6 computers and 2 network printers
• Wireless network for employees and guests
• Each department will have at least 2 empty offices for additional employees.
Your proposal will need to include the following information:
• Determine the number of drops for the new facility (2 drops per office)
• Determine the type of network cables (CAT5e, CAT6, etc.)
• Determine the type of security for the network
• Determine type of hardware and software
Deliverables
• Written proposal to the CEO include a timeline for completion
• Cost analysis to include computers, servers and cabling (make, model quantities and cost)
• Detailed diagram showing location of network devices and type of topology