CONTENTS
1 Introduction. 2
2 Specification of new Computers by category. 3
2.1 Designers 3
2.2 Sales Support and Accounts 5
2.3 Sales Manager 5
2.4 Production Technicians 5
2.5 Production Manager 5
2.6 Site Director 5
2.7 Directors PA 5
2.8 ICT Engineer 5
2.9 Salespeople 7
3 Ancillary Equipment 9
3.1 Printers 9
4 Network Requirements 10
4.1 Server Specification 10
4.2 Communications Equipment 11
5 Training Requirements 12
6 Network Resources Plan 12
7 Supplier Evaluation and Selection 12
7.1 Reputation 12
7.2 Quality components 13
7.3 Warranty 13
7.4 After sales service 13
8 APPENDIX A 14
1 Introduction.
 This report is to identify the various network components that will be implemented and in which configuration. It will also identify the specification of each computer for each section of the company and what peripherals will be used.
 The various parts of your organisation that require I.T. support and training are also highlighted in this report.
 It will also focus on which steps should be taken to choose the correct supplier and how the introduction of the new network should be implemented.
2 Specification of new Computers by category.
2.1 Designers
Processor
 Intel Xeon™ processor running at 2GHz
 Intel 860 Chipset with 400MHz system bus
Memory
 1GB dual-channel PC800 ECC Rambus® RDRAM® memory
I/O Ports
 Two 9-pin serial connectors; 16550-compatible
 25-pin parallel connector (bi-directional)
 6-pin mini-DIN keyboard connector
 6-pin mini-DIN mouse connector
 RJ45 NIC connector
 Four USB-compliant 4-pin connectors (two front and two rear)
I/O Slots
 One 4X AGP Pro110
 3 32bit 33MHz PCI slots
 2 64bit 66MHz PCI slots
 2 IEEE 1394 ports
Storage
 36GB high performance (Ultra160) SCSI (10,000RPM) hard drive
 16x/8x40x CDRW Drive
Graphics Card
 Professional Graphics Card:
 3DLabs© Wildcat TM II 5110 (128MB SDRAM)
Monitor
 21” (19.8” viewable) TFT Ultrascan Monitor
Communications
 Integrated Network Interface - 3Com© Fast EtherLink XL 10/100 PCI with Wakeup on LAN
Input Devices
 Enhanced Performance USB keyboard with 7 programmable hotkeys
 Microsoft® 2-button USB Intellimouse (wheelmouse)
Additional Input
 CalComp CADPRO© Graphic Tablet
 The specification of this machine has been chosen with high performance in mind. Because of the intensive 3D modelling that the designers would be producing, a fast Processor and specialist Graphics Card were fitted.
 The hard drive used has also been chosen for high capacity and spin speed for fast retrieval of large files.
 A large flat panel monitor was also specified for increased viewing which is essential for this type of work and for space saving.
 When choosing the memory I decided for a 1GB PC800 ECC Rambus® RDRAM memory module this leaves two RIMM slots free for later expansion. This type of memory has a high bandwidth and runs at the same speed as the 400MHz system bus.
 The Graphic Tablet was chosen because of the increased interface it achieves with CAD programs.
For details of information sources see Appendix A
2.2 Sales Support and Accounts
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