Networking Equipment procurement guide
Network hardware is specified against user numbers, port counts and coverage requirements for wired and wireless connectivity. Electrical equipment must be selected as part of a system, using load, network, protection, environment and applicable project requirements.
System role and load
The stated applications are Office and campus networks, Industrial and site connectivity, Institutional and school networks and Data centre and server room. Provide the system role, connected loads, duty, redundancy, future capacity and interfaces with existing equipment.
Ratings, compatibility and acceptance
Compare proposals against Number of users and connected devices, Port counts and speeds required, Wireless coverage areas, Management and security requirements and Rack, power and installation requirements. Require source-specific drawings, datasheets, protection or coordination information and the test/standard evidence called for by the project.
Installation, protection and support
Confirm enclosure and environmental conditions, cable/termination interfaces, dimensions and weights, transport protection, site access, installation boundaries, testing, commissioning, training, warranty expectations and spare components.
Information to include in your quotation request
Send the single-line diagram or system description, load and duty, Number of users and connected devices, Port counts and speeds required, Wireless coverage areas, Management and security requirements and Rack, power and installation requirements, quantity, site conditions, existing interfaces, destination, installation/testing scope and required project documents.