Assignment # 2 Network Purchase Plan



Network Purchase Plan

My company is a small video editing company that works with a local broadcast station (a PBS affiliate) to create locally-produced television shows for broadcast and for upload to youtube for viewing online.  The network I will design needs to support non-linear video editing, graphic design, creation of 2D animated graphics and file flipping.  I will be going with the full Adobe CC Creative Suite for each system. These systems will also be more cost-efficient as they will also do the work more traditional desktop computers do by having the software installed to do word processing, web browsing, planning (calendars), and email. Each system will have Microsoft Office 365 to meet these needs.  The company is small so it only needs four desktop editing systems.



Workstations

Price: $3,599.00 ( $14,396 / 4 workstations )

Specifications:

HP Z6 G4 Workstation Datasheet EN 10-2019

Operating system: Windows 10 Pro for Workstation 64

Processor

Intel® Xeon® Gold 5222 (3.8 GHz base frequency, up to 3.9 GHz with Intel® Turbo Boost Technology, 16.5 MB cache, 4 cores)[6,7]

[6]Multi-core is designed to improve performance of certain software products. Not all customers or software applications will necessarily benefit from the use of this technology. Performance and clock frequency will vary depending on the application workload and your hardware and software configurations. Intel’s numbering is not a measurement of higher performance.

[7] Intel® Turbo Boost performance varies depending on hardware, software, and overall system configuration. See http://www.intel.com/technology/turboboost/ for more information.

Number of processors 1

Graphics Discrete: NVIDIA® Quadro® P1000 (4 GB GDDR5 dedicated)

Memory
16 GB DDR4-2933 SDRAM (2 x 8 GB)

Memory slots
12 DIMM with 2 processors

Internal storage

HP SD 4 Media Card Reader (optional)

Hard drive
256 GB HP Z Turbo Drive PCIe® SSD

Secondary hard drive
1 TB 7200 rpm SATA

Optical drive
HP 9.5 mm Slim DVD-Writer

Power supply
1000 W internal power supply, up to 90% efficiency, active PFC

External I/O Ports

Front:1 headset connector; 4 USB 3.1 (1 charging)

Rear:6 USB 3.1 Gen 1; 2 RJ-45 (1 GbE); 1 audio-in; 1 audio-out; 1 PS/2 mouse port; 1 PS/2 keyboard port; 1 serial

Expansion slots
3 PCIe x4; 1 PCIe x8; 2 PCIe x16; 2 M.2 PCIe x4
Slot 1: CPU with open-ended connector. Slots 3 and 6: PCH with open-ended connector. Slot 4: CPU with open-ended connector (slot converts to x4 electrical when SSD is installed in 2nd M.2 slot). M.2 Slots 1 and 2: CPU up to 80 mm storage devices.

Audio

Realtek HD ALC221

Pointing device

HP USB Optical Mouse

Keyboard

HP USB Business Slim Keyboard

Warranty

3 year (3-3-3) limited warranty and service offering includes 3 years of parts, labor and on-site repair. Terms and conditions vary by country. Certain restrictions and exclusions apply.
Software included

HP Performance Advisor; HP Remote Graphics Software (RGS)

Security management

HP Sure Start Gen3; Secure authentication; Kensington lock slot; Full volume encryption; HP Keyed Cable Lock Kit; TPM 2.0 certified; HP Secure Erase[14,15,18]
[14] HP Sure Start Gen3 is available on HP EliteBook, HP ZBook, and HP Z Workstation products equipped with Intel® 7th generation processors.
[15] HP Secure Erase: For the methods outlined in the National Institute of Standards and Technology Special Publication 800-88. Supported on Elite platforms with BIOS version F.03 or higher.
[18] HP Keyed Cable Lock Kit is available only as an aftermarket option.

https://store.hp.com/us/en/pdp/hp-z6-g4-workstation-p-7bg74ut-aba-1

Reasons:

Non-linear editing is some of the most processor and ram intensive work that a computer can do.  Finding a pre-build system recommended by the editing software companies helps with troubleshooting problems files and projects as they increase in project size and complexities.  These pre-built HP systems are put to the test by companies like Adobe and Avid.  The testing makes sure that your systems work as smoothly as possible.

Monitors:


Price: $999.00 ( $3,996.00 / 4 Monitors )

Specifications:

HP Z38c 37.5-inch Curved Display

Display type
IPS w/LED backlight
Display features
Anti-glare; BrightView Panel; In plane switching; Language selection; LED Backlights; On-screen controls; Plug and Play; User programmable; Anti-static
Onscreen controls
Brightness; Color Control; Contrast; Image Control; Information; Input Control; Language; Management; Menu; Power
Display viewing angle
178° horizontal; 178° vertical
Native resolution
UWQHD+ (3840 x 1600 @ 60 Hz)
Resolutions supported
800 x 600; 720 x 480; 720 x 400; 640 x 480; 3840 x 1600; 2560 x 1600; 2560 x 1080; 1920 x 1600; 1920 x 1200; 1920 x 1080; 1680 x 1050; 1600 x 900; 1600 x 1200; 1440 x 900; 1280 x 720; 1280 x 1024; 1024 x 768
Contrast ratio
1000:1 static; 5000000:1 dynamic
Brightness
300 cd/m²
Pixel pitch
0.229 mm
Signal input connectors
1 DisplayPort™ 1.2; 1 HDMI 2.0
Display Tilt & Swivel Range
Tilt: -5 to +20°; Swivel: 90°; Height: 120 mm
Ports
1 USB Type-C™ (DisplayPort 1.2, power delivery up to 65 W); 3 USB 3.0
Power supply
Input voltage: 100 to 240 VAC
Dimensions (W X D X H)
35.26 x 4.1 x 15.73 in
Weight
30.36 lb
What's in the box
Monitor; AC power cable; HDMI cable; CD (includes User Guide, warranty, drivers); Quick Setup Poster; USB Type-C™ cable; DisplayPort™ 1.2 cable

https://store.hp.com/us/en/pdp/hp-z38c-375-inch-curved-display


Reasons:

Going with a high-quality single display helps with desk space but provides plenty of screen room for all the windows that you would have open when your editing video. 

Laptops/Mobile Devices


Price: $699 ( $ 2796 / 4 Phones)

Specifications:

iPhone 8 plus 64GB Space Gray

Network (employee choice)
Technology 4G LTE
Data transfer HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (4CA) Cat 16 1024/150 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
Design
Form Factor Smart Phones
Color Space Gray
SIM Card Type Nano SIM
Sensors Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio Connectors Lightning Connector
Display
Touch Screen Capacitive touchscreen
Main Display Size 5.5"
Main Display Resolution 1080 x 1920
Pixel Density 401 ppi
Main Display Color 16M
Main Display Format LED-backlit IPS LCD
Camera
Rear Camera Dual 12 MP
Camera Zoom Optical zoom; digital zoom up to 10x
Flash Quad LED
HD Video Capture 2160p
Auto Focus Yes
Front-Facing Camera 7 MP
Configuration
Operating System iOS 11
System Chip Apple A11 Bionic
Processor Hexa-core (2 x Monsoon + 4 x Mistral) CPU, Apple GPU (three-core graphics)
Processor Core Hexa-Core
RAM 3GB
Built-in Storage 64GB
Connectivity
Wi-Fi Support Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
WiFi Yes
Bluetooth Support Bluetooth v5.0
Other Connection NFC (Apple Pay only)
Battery
Battery Capacity 2691mAh
Battery Type Non-removable Li-Ion Battery
Talk Time Up to 21 hour(s)
Operating Time Internet use: Up to 13 hour(s)
Video playback (wireless): Up to 14 hour(s)
Audio playback (wireless): Up to 60 hour(s)
Fast-charge capable: Up to 50% charge 30 minutes
Software
GPS Integrated Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Audio Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Lightning to 3.5 mm headphone jack adapter
MP3 / WAV / AAX+ / AIFF / Apple Lossless player
Message iMessage, SMS, MMS, Email, Push Email
Additional Function Wi-Fi/GPS/NFC
Specification
Specifications Wireless charging (works with Qi chargers)
Fingerprint sensor built into the Home button

https://www.neweggbusiness.com/product/product.aspx?item=9b-75-113-041&tpk=9b-75-113-041

Reasons:

The company can provide uniform phones for each of the editors.  By each person having an iPhone 8 plus it allows for added security with the fingerprint scanners.  Also, each device is equipped with a dual-lens camera system capable of recording video up to 4k.  Email, calendars, and contacts can all be synced with this phone.  The company is not going to provide carrier support but will supply the cost of the device because it can be used as a tool for work.  The carrier choice is that of the employees because they can also use it for a personal phone.

Network Interface Cards 


Price: $36.99 ($ 147.96 / 4 Cards)

Specifications:

Intel EXPI9301CT

Brand Intel
Model EXPI9301CT
Speed 10/100/1000Mbps
Connectors 1 x RJ45
Interface PCI-Express
Temperature 0°C ~ 55°C
Humidity 90% non-condensing relative humidity at 35° C
Features
Features Host Interface: PCI ExpressTotal Number of Ports: 1Number of Network (RJ-45) Ports: 1Network Technology: 10/100/1000Base-TForm Factor: Plug-in CardHeight: 4.7" (119.3 mm)Width: 4.7" (120 mm)Thickness: 2.2" (55.4 mm)Weight (Approximate): 453.6 gPackage Contents: Gigabit CT Desktop AdapterInformational CDBracketAssembly Required: NoGreen Compliant: YesGreen Compliance Certificate/Authority: RoHSCountry of Origin: MalaysiaLimited Warranty: Lifetime
Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions 4.70" x 4.73" x 2.18"
Weight 20
Manufacturer Warranty
Parts Lifetime limited
Labor Lifetime limited

https://www.neweggbusiness.com/product/product.aspx?item=9b-33-106-036&tpk=9b-33-106-036

Reasons:

Intel is a trusted brand in computers and these cards are capable of up to Gigabit speeds.  This speed ability will allow the editors to share files between the systems as they work on video projects.

Modem/Modulator


Price:  $ 189.99

Specifications:

NETGEAR CM1000-100NAS

Type Cable Modem
Interface 1 x Gigabit Ethernet port with auto-sensing technology
Cable Interface 1 x WAN coaxial cable connection
Standards DOCSIS 3.1
Features
Features WiFi Speed: Fast download and upload speed-32x8 SC-QAM + 2x2 OFDMA Channel Bonding enables up to 1Gbps download

Number of Ethernet Ports (WAN / LAN): One (1) LAN Gigabit Ethernet port, One (1) WAN coaxial cable connection

Memory: 128 MB NAND flash 256 MB RAM

Dimensions: 5.90" x 8.80" x 5.40"

Weight: 0.84 lb.

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7, 8, 10, Vista, XP, 2000, Mac OS, or other operating systems running a TCP / IP network

Data Transfer Rate: 1Gbps through CM1000 Gigabit Ethernet port

Compatible Devices: Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0, Firefox 2.0, Safari 1.4, or Google Chrome 11.0 browsers or higher

ELIMINATE MONTHLY CABLE MODEM RENTAL FEES - Approximately $120 / year savings

DOCSIS 3.1 is 10X faster than DOCSIS 3.0 - great for streaming HD videos, faster downloads, and high-speed online gaming

Industry's first CableLabs DOCSIS 3.1 cable modem - Certified for XFINITY by Comcast. Fast self-activation for XFINITY customers - Get connected without a service call. Not certified for Charter and Time Warner Cable Networks

Compatible with DOCSIS 3.0 - Supports 32 downstream and 8 upstream channels


Reasons:

This Netgear modem can deliver gigabit speeds to our company network.


Switches/Gateways Node

Price:  $109.99

Specifications:

NETGEAR GS116

Brand NETGEAR
Series ProSafe
Model GS116
Format & Standards
Format Desktop
Standards IEEE 802.3i 10BASE-T Ethernet
IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-T Fast Ethernet
IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet
Network Management Type Unmanaged
Ports & Interface
Primary Ports 16 x auto-sensing 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports (RJ-45)
Primary Port Speed 10/100/1000Mbps
Data Transmission
MAC Address Table MAC address database: 8,000
Switching Method Store and Forward
VLAN Support No
Jumbo Frames Support up to 16 KB
Details
Buffer Memory 512 Kbytes per port
Protocols TCP/IP
The security CE mark, commercial
UL listed (UL 1950)
C-Tick
LEDs Link and speed indicators built into each RJ-45 port
Power 18 W max and 12 V @ 15 A DC input
Features
Features Bandwidth: 32 Gbps (non-blocking)

Forward rate (100 Mbps port): 148,000 packets per sec

Forward rate (1000 Mbps port): 1,488,000 packet per sec

Queue Buffer Memory: 512 Kbytes per port

Acoustic Noise: 0 dB

Heat Dissipation: 38.8 BTU/hr

16 high-speed, auto-sensing 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet connections

Integrates 10, 100, & 1000 Mbps devices within a network

Silently delivers up to 2000 Mbps on each port


Reasons:

Netgear is a well-known brand in networking and having a 16 port gigabit switch allows the company to have future growth in the Springfield office.


Routers (wired/wireless)


Price: $ 386.89

Specifications:

Cisco - RV340W-A-K9-NA

2 WAN ports (RJ-45) for load balancing and resiliency
4 LAN ports  for high-performance connectivity
Integrated Gigabit dual-radio AC Wireless
IEEE 802.11ac Ethernet Wireless Router
2.40 GHz ISM Band
5Ghz UNII Band


Reasons:

Cisco is one of the industry-standard in networking and routing data.  This box provides hard-wired and wireless access for the companies network.

Repeaters/Extenders


Price: $56.99

Specifications:

TP-Link RE450

Standards IEEE802.11ac, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b
Frequency Band 2.4 GHz/5.0 GHz
Wireless Data Rates Up to 1.75Gbps
Security 64 / 128-bit WEP
WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK
WPA/WPA2 WPA2
Antenna 3 x external
Transmit Power <20 dBm (2.4 GHz)
<23 dBm (5 GHz)
Receiving Sensitivity 5 GHz:
11a 6 Mbps:-93 dBm @ 10% PER
11a 54 Mbps: -76 dBm @ 10% PER
11ac HT20 mcs8: -68 dBm @ 10% PER
11ac HT40 mcs9: -64 dBm @ 10% PER
11ac HT80 mcs9: -61 dBm @ 10% PER
2.4 GHz
11g 54M: -77 dBm @ 10% PER
11n HT20 mcs7: -73 dBm @ 10% PER
11n HT40 mcs7: -70 dBm @ 10% PER
Interface Ethernet Port
Ports 1 x 10/100/1000M
Button RE (Range Extender) Button, Reset Button, LED Button, Power Button
Power 9W (max power consumption)
System Requirements Microsoft Windows 98SE, NT, 2000, XP, Vista or Windows 7, 8, 10, Mac OS, NetWare, UNIX or Linux.


Reasons:

This extender would help fill in any gaps in our wifi network.  As the office space is small really don't need too much.  It was also well-reviewed by PC magazine.


Application Server

Price: $1,546.99

DELL PowerEdge R340 956FY

Rack
Rack Height 1U
Processor
CPU Type Intel Xeon E-2134
CPU Speed 3.50 GHz
Number of CPU Cores Quad-Core Processor
# of Processors Installed 1
Memory
Installed Memory Size 8GB
Memory Type DDR4 SDRAM
Max Memory Capacity 64GB
Storage
Hard Drive (Installed) 1TB
HDD Interface SATA/SAS
Expansion & Ports
Expansion Slots 4 x Expansion Bays
Expansion Bays 4 x 3.5" Bays


Reasons:
This Dell server comes with a 1TB hard drive already installed and has expansion bays to help grow with the company.  Dell is a well known reliable name in the computer industry. 

Proxy/Firewall Server 
Price: $ 1,786.99

Specification:

Cisco Systems ASA5508-K9

Firewall Type Rack-mountable
Type SUBTYPE
Throughput Stateful inspection (maximum): 1 Gbps
Stateful inspection(multiprotocol): 500 Mbps
Triple Data Encryption Standard / Advanced Encryption Standard (3DES/AES) VPN: 175 Mbps
Application Control (AVC): 450 Mbps
Application Control (AVC) and IPS: 250 Mbps
Maximum Users Unlimited
Ports 1 x Mini USB 2.0 console
LAN Ports 1 x RJ-45
WAN Ports 8 x 10/100/1000Base-T
Wired Speed 10/100/1000 Mbps
Power Input 12V @ 3.0A

https://www.neweggbusiness.com/product/product.aspx?item=9b-22z-001w-00054&tpk=9b-22z-001w-00054

Reasons:
Cisco equipment is the standard in network devices.  The pack encryption will protect the data without giving up the speed of the connection to the internet.

Wires/Cables 



Price: $24.99 ( $199.92 / 8 cables)

Specifications:

AMC CC5E-B100B

Cat 5E
Length 100 ft.
Color Blue

Reasons:
Need the longer cable runs to make sure they reach each editing computer.



Price:  Included with the HP workstation purchase

Specifications:

Brand Microsoft
Model FQC-08930
Name Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
Bit Version 64-bit
Version Professional
System Requirements Processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster

RAM: 1 GB (32-bit) or 2 GB (64-bit)

Free hard disk space: 16 GB

Graphics card: Microsoft DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM driver

A Microsoft account and Internet access


Reasons:

Microsoft Windows 10 is the number one business operating system in the United States.

Backup/Raid

Price: $1,299.99

Specifications:

WD My Cloud Expert Series EX4100 32TB of Network Storage

Model WDBWZE0320KBK-NESN
Interfaces:
Port RJ-45 2 x 10/100/1000M
Port USB 2 x USB 3.0 expansion port rear
1 x USB 3.0 port with direct copy front
HDD Interface 4 x 3.5-inch hard drive bays hot-swap capable, tray-less design
Configuration
Operating System Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Mac OS X El Capitan, Yosemite, Mavericks, Mountain Lion, or Lion operating systems.
Processor Marvell ARMADA 388 1.6 GHz dual-core
Default/ Max. Memory 2GB DDR3
Hard Drive Performance
Included HDD Capacity 32TB
Convenience
Supported Protocols DHCP Client or Static IP, IPv4 and IPv6
NTP Client
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)
Apple Bonjour and Windows Rally Jumbo frame support up to 9K
LAN (802.1Q)
Link Aggregation and failover for 2 Gigabit Ethernet ports
UPnP port forwarding
LLTD Link-Layer Topology Discovery Protocol
iSCSI
SSH
Power
Power 2 x Power supply (DC in)
Features
Features Faster Speed, Better Streaming
Powerful Marvell ARMADA 388 1.6 GHz dual-core processor and 2GB DDR3 memory for ultra-fast transfer speeds of 114MB/s upload and 108MB/s download for brilliant media streaming.

Access From Anywhere
Save, access and stream your content anywhere you have an internet connection with the My Cloud mobile app or MyCloud.com web access.

Robust Data Protection

Multiple RAID and backup options to help protect all your valuable media, photos and important files.

Reasons:

This Western Digital NAS comes from a proven name in hard drive manufactures.  Its larger ability to backup large video projects and can also serve as a streaming server for finished programs.

ISP/FTTP

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Price: $329.95 per month (Ongoing cost with a 3-year agreement 3years total $11878.20)

Specifications:

Up to 1 Gbps Download Speed
30 Mbps Upload Speed


Significant internet use with 20+ users/devices
Collaborate online with multiple users
High-growth businesses
Significant online activity and frequent file sharing
Hosting websites and running backup servers
Remote teleworker or branch office
Ecommerce sites
Video conferencing & video streaming
Extensive employee & customer Wi-Fi usage

Reasons:
Needing the ability to push larges files to the television station the upload speed is actually more important than the download speed so making the most out of having 30Mbps Upload is critical.

Warranty

I tried making sure that all the purchases in this plan have the longest warranty as possible but that the equipment still came from name brand well-respected companies in the industry.  The shortest warranty is the standard one year but many pieces of equipment came with a three-year warranty.

Total Cost for 3 years of operation:  $38,791.91

Conclusion:

The cost of editing video is high because of the equipment demands.  The amount of processing power and the need for speed to move very large video files very quickly make it so that you need at least the middle of the pack type of equipment to high-end equipment.  The plus side to this is that really you can see a five-year life span for most equipment rather than the standard 3-year replacement cycle.

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