Network Projects

Current Projects

  • Upgrade Server Network - Q2-2012
    • Deploy Dell M6348 Stacked Switches for Servers
      • Deployment being tested
  • Provide Guest Wireless Internet Access - Q2-2012
    • Technical solution deployed. Documentation being finalised.
  • Handover User Access connections in Jacqui Wood Centre (formerly TMRC) from CLS to ICS - Q2-2012
    • Remaining connection repatching being coordinated with CMDN CAMS
  • Upgrade Access switches to use 10Gb Uplinks - Q2-2012
    • Required parts being priced with supplier
  • Dynamic VLAN assignment to access ports - Q2-2012
    • Technical solution being designed
      • Evaluating Opensource PacketFence NAC product.
  • Deploy Network Admission Control - Q2-2012
    • Evaluating options in conjunction with Dynamic VLAN assignment
  • Deploy Private VLANs with ACLs for all instrument/acquisition machines - Q2-2012
  • Test IPv6 connectivity between CLS and UoD - Dependent upon ICS
    • CLS test deployment live on capable equipment
  • Provide further switchports in MSI Building to accommodate CAHID extension - Q2-2012
    • Equipment acquired and work to be scheduled for a suitable time
  • Deploy SSL VPN - Q2-2012
    • Software being packaged for supported computer platforms
  • Transition from RFC1918 and NAT to real IPv4 addresses - Dependent upon ICS
    • ICS working to provide CLS with the necessary IPv4 netblock

Completed Projects

  • Fibre installed between PG2 and JBCG Data Centres to support Server Network upgrade
  • Investigate 10GbE Switching solutions
  • Investigate and cost IPv6 deployment
  • Deploy simultaneous IP and ISDN Video Conferencing Service
  • Service Network Switch UPSs