Hey guys I need to setup a network and was looking for suggestions.
The network will have about 150 computers / 10 printers / 6 Servers.
All computer will need access to all 6 servers.. I was thinking I could have 2 data lines coming in (for redundancy), I was thinking 2 T1 lines? or would it be just as good to have maybe 1 T1 line and one Cable Company data line? (Sonicwall Firewall would handle failover)Obviously the Cable company Data line is much cheaper than a full second T1 line (we may also implement an IP Phone system).
Another question...switches, I was thinking 3 48 port managed switches...do you think that is good enough or should i have a different setup for switches? I also plan on having an Access Point (or multiple) that would cover 120000 sq FT.
As far as cabling goes do you prefer Cat 5 Cat 5e Cat 6 or any other?
Any recommendations on things to do/implement when you start a network from scratch?
Thanks alot for your comments, they are greatly appreciated
The network will have about 150 computers / 10 printers / 6 Servers.
All computer will need access to all 6 servers.. I was thinking I could have 2 data lines coming in (for redundancy), I was thinking 2 T1 lines? or would it be just as good to have maybe 1 T1 line and one Cable Company data line? (Sonicwall Firewall would handle failover)Obviously the Cable company Data line is much cheaper than a full second T1 line (we may also implement an IP Phone system).
Another question...switches, I was thinking 3 48 port managed switches...do you think that is good enough or should i have a different setup for switches? I also plan on having an Access Point (or multiple) that would cover 120000 sq FT.
As far as cabling goes do you prefer Cat 5 Cat 5e Cat 6 or any other?
Any recommendations on things to do/implement when you start a network from scratch?
Thanks alot for your comments, they are greatly appreciated