Technology Installation Services has designed and installed new network infrastructure in several schools for Norfolk County Council. One of these is Wymondham High School where the project included the installation of computer suites for all teaching areas and the creation of cyber cafes.
TIS installed AMP NETCONNECT category 5e and fibre optic cabling for a new 1000 mbps network along with active equipment, telephone systems and wireless devices. Cabinets were also installed or upgraded to handle the additional requirements.
Each cabinet is linked via AMP OM2 multimode fibre optic cabling.
The backbone core is driven by the MRV OptiSwitch 800 range of network switches running 1000mbps full duplex over the backbone to Dynamode 10/100/1000 mbps edge switches. Buffalo's powerful 11/54 AirStations provide wireless connectivity, allowing sixth-form pupils to download their teaching plans and access the internet via laptops and PDAs.
Additional network points require more power. Technology Installation Services also upgraded the containment infrastructure, installing three compartment dado trunkings in computer suites, and 13amp power that complies with 607 high integrity earthing requirements.
Technology Installation Services provided the school with compete documentation to help them manage their new network. The documentation pack included the level 3 and OTDR test results, cabinet schematics, CAD drawings, AMP literature and a 25-year AMP NETCONNECT performance warranty certificate.
