Hardware and Software Requirements Deliverable only for REY Writer

Group Project Deliverable

Network Hardware and Software Requirements

The following hardware will be required for this group project:

  1. File Server – Provide model number (Dell* - consider how many users there are and what applications will be used (Cloud, Mainframe, or local)

  2. Desktops – Provide unit specifications, HD, RAM, etc. (Dell*, how many are needed, specifications)

  3. Laptops – Provide unit specifications, HD, RAM, etc. (Dell*, how many are needed, specifications)

  4. Printers

    1. Network printer, copier, scanner, fax MFP (just 1 is needed, which model would you buy and why.

    2. Color (one small printer, preferably networked)

    3. Network Label Printers (Avery Dennison is the preferred vendor and capable of printing 4 x 6 labels) wired printers are acceptable, wireless is not needed.

    4. Monochrome (personal size for the office, how many would you purchase and what model would you purchase?)

  5. Access Points for warehouse (Cisco* 10 units in the warehouse, see AP Warehouse Placement document) This is information only for ports needed in switches.

  6. Access Points for Office Area (where would you place two of them?)

  7. Router (Cisco*) Only one router is needed, supply model you would use and why.

  8. Switches (Cisco* is preferred vendor, how many are needed, port size 24 and/or 48)

  9. Racks 19” standing rack tall; two small cabinets for warehouse(computer room and warehouse)

    1. Which vendor would you use and why

  10. Telephones (Cisco*, types, see list, and specify quantity of each model only)

  11. Patch cables (green for telecom, blue for data) how many of each and lengths are needed?

    1. For patch panel, length normally 1 foot; for desk to wall outlets 5, 7, and 10 foot; then two of each 14 foot, 25 foot, 50 foot, and just one 100 foot.

  12. UPS for network equipment and two for warehouse (APC is preferred vendor) – provide model numbers

    1. Large unit for network room with at least 6 power outlets, smaller units for network cabinets with at least 4 power outlets


The following software will be required for this group project:

  1. Microsoft* Office Professional (how many user licenses are needed)

  2. Microsoft* OS (provide the latest version)

  3. Anti Virus software (Which software would you buy and why)

NOTE: Follow the format above for your document with each item in the same order.

*Preferred vendor