Human Factors in Network Analysis and Design

Running head: ADVANCED NETWORK DESIGN
Human Factors in Network Analysis and Design
Name of the Student
Name of the University
Author’s Note

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Table of Contents
Task 1.....................................................................................................................................................2
Requirement Gathering.....................................................................................................................2
Technique used for collecting requirements.....................................................................................2
Cost Estimation – Budget...................................................................................................................3
Task 2.....................................................................................................................................................4
Network Design.................................................................................................................................4
Network Design Justification.............................................................................................................4
Network Configuration......................................................................................................................5
Performance Metrics.........................................................................................................................8
Bibliography.........................................................................................................................................10

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Task 1
Requirement Gathering
The requirement of the call centre should be identified for the development of the network
solution and the Netsim simulator should be used for the development of the network solution. A
qualitative and quantitative analysis is made on the requirement of the users and the software
needs for the development of the network solution. A meeting must be arranged with the
stakeholders and the quality of the information depends on the success of the network. The creation
of the questionnaires also helps in identification of the needs and it should be shared with the users
associated with the development of the call centre network. The number of users and the floor plan
of the building of the call centre should be analysed for the development of the network framework.
The number of vlans and the Pc required for the connection with the department should be
identified and separate vlan should be created for each of the floor for increasing the efficiency of
the network.
Technique used for collecting requirements
There are different techniques used for the analysis of the requirement such as:
Prototyping – A prototype of the network is created and is shared with the group of users for
identification of the changes in the network plan and develop the final network according to the
needs of the users.
Brainstorming – New ideas and technologies should be identified for the development of the
network. The risk associated with the network should also be analysed for the implementation of
the security features in the network.
Survey – A survey should be made on the current network infrastructure and the upgrades that
should be implemented and the constraints acting on the network should be identified. The needs
for the development of the framework should also be justified and migration to different technology
should also be identified for the preparation of the network solution.
The backup and the recovery time of the network should be minimum and the network
boundaries should also be identified for identification of the hardware needs for the development of
the network solution. The selection of the network protocol is also important for the reduction of
the errors in the configuration and delivering a fully working and secure network solution for the call
centre. The use of redundant link and the VLANs improves the performance of the network and
reduces the effort of management of the network.

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Cost Estimation – Budget
Appendix 1 - Cost Estim ation Vendor Minim um Maxim um Qty Minim um Total Maxim um Total
Hardw are
Cisco Catalyst 2960 24 Port Layer 3 sw itch. Learning With Technologies $7,943.00 $8,333.00 1 7,943.00$ 8,333.00$
Acer Altos R720 Rackmount Servers Learning With Technologies $3,233.00 $4,847.00 2 6,466.00$ 9,694.00$
Cisco Catalyst 2811 Series Router. Learning With Technologies $8,500.00 $8,900.00 2 17,000.00$ 17,800.00$
Lacie 2 TB 10/100/1000 Back-up Device Learning With Technologies 659 659 2 1,318.00$ 1,318.00$
APC Back UPS RS Learning With Technologies 202 495 2 404.00$ 990.00$
Netgear WG302 Managed Wireless Access Point Learning With Technologies 331 331 0 -$ -$
Netgear GS108 Sw itch 8-port Learning With Technologies 159 159 0 -$ -$
Acer Veriton S480 including 17” LCD monitors Learning With Technologies 760 886 2 1,520.00$ 1,772.00$
Samsung Laser Printers Learning With Technologies 312 921 2 624.00$ 1,842.00$
Server Cabinets Learning With Technologies 1400 1400 2 2,800.00$ 2,800.00$
Cabling AlphaStore n 2,000.00$ 5,000.00$
Sub Total 40,075.00$ 49,549.00$
Softw are -$ -$
Microsoft Window s Server Enterprise 2012 Softw areTime 1000 1000 2 2,000.00$ 2,000.00$
Microsoft Office 2016 Softw areTime 51 51 2 102.00$ 102.00$
Corel Premium Collection Softw areTime 1795 1795 1 1,795.00$ 1,795.00$
TurboCad Deluxe Softw areTime 58 58 2 116.00$ 116.00$
Ashampoo burning Studio Softw areTime 16 16 2 32.00$ 32.00$
Symantec End User Protection Softw are Express 1109 1109 2 2,218.00$ 2,218.00$
Internet Plan (including ISP provided Router) Telstra 3720 3720 1 3,720.00$ 3,720.00$
Sub Total 9,983.00$ 9,983.00$
Im plem entation Fees -$ -$
Installation and Configuration (hrs) Learning With Technology 100-125 13,000.00$ 16,250.00$
Consultancy X Netw ork Consultancy 40-50 8,000.00$ 10,000.00$
Subtotal 21,000.00$ 26,250.00$
Grand Total 71,058.00$ 85,782.00$