Specifications

Technology Upgrade Data Network 28 6200-1
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SECTION 28 6200 – DATA NETWORK
PART 1 - PRODUCTS
A. Parts, equipment and configuration required for the data network..
1.02 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
A. The data network and all of its components shall be installed so that access is provided
to all components for general maintenance and repair.
B. The new network electronics shall connect to various new existing fiber-optic
connections and copper connections.
1. The contractor shall provide and configure all the equipment required for
connecting the data network equipment to the backone cabling between buildings
and communications rooms.
2. The Contractor shall ensure that the data network is compatible with any routers,
gateways and firewall provided by the Owner. Provide equipment and
configuration required for complete connectivity of the existing servers and routers
to the new network electronics.
C. The new data network electronics shall be strategically placed throughout the building in
existing Communications rooms. See the detailed drawings for locations and quantities.
D. The contractor shall be responsible for working with the owners, owner’s representative
or other contractors for the configuration of the data network. This shall include, but not
be limited to:
1. All aspects of Security/Firewalls, VLANS, Traffic Shaping, IP Addressing,
integration with servers, DHCP address assignments, traffic prioritization, routing
and all other aspects of the configuration of the data electronics.
E. In these specifications the words “data network,” “data system,” network electronics” and
“electronics” shall be interchangeable and shall refer to the data network system and
electronics and all its components.
1.03 COORDINATION
A. Coordinate the location of the data network electronics with the Engineer and Owner as
per the detailed drawings.
B. Coordinate the configuration of the data network electronics for compatibility with WAN
connections, ISD connectivity, addressing and routing and the telephone system.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.01 MANUFACTURED PRODUCT
A. Manufacturer of the data network shall be one of the following:
1. Cisco
2. HP
B. System shall be in current manufacture and shall not be scheduled for end of life within
the period of support.
C. The availability of support shall be guaranteed by the manufacturer for a period of no
less than 5 years.
D. All components of the system shall be newly manufactured products. Remanufactured,
refurbished or show floor equipment is not permissible.
E. Each component of the data network shall adhere to all ANSI, IEEE, EIA/TIA, ISO, NFPA,
and NEC articles and standards that may apply.
F. The electronics shall be able to be directly mounted in standard 19 inch relay racks or
cabinets or on the walls as per the manufacturers requirements. The Contractor shall
provide all mounting hardware required for a complete installation. Some electronics
shall be mounted on the wall.
G. The system shall be installed with the latest revision of all hardware, firmware and