Connectivity to new external classroom

[toffee_paul]

The school I work in is in the process of applying for a funding to build an external classroom. From an IT point of view we will need wired and wireless connectivity. The new building will need wired and wireless connectivity (Curriculum and Guest WiFi VLANs). Entrance to the new build may be through magnalock gates (Net2 door access) so we may also need provision for the Security VLAN. Same for CCTV too. There may be cameras inside/outside the building staff which need to be connected to the Security VLAN.

 

In the server room we currently have HP switches (two stacks of 4). None of the SFP ports are in use.

 

I've been told the builders will be digging a channel for electrical cables to run underground back into the main school. I've not had yet had any conversations with them but I imagine this channel can also be used to lay fibre cabling.

 

We've not undertaken a project like this before so it's all a little new. Am I best speaking with a comms/fibre installer? Is is possible to provide 3 different VLANs to the external classroom?

 

 

Thanks

[Jcx500]

I would go with fiber, and yes you can provide additional vlans. Just make sure they are setup on your core and then on your new switch

[creativemario]

Sounds like you'll need a cabinet in the building either way - you could connect this via SFP/Fibre to your server room and then run cable to points around the external classroom as required.

Provided you use a managed switch in the new cab, I don't see any issue with using VLANs in the new building.

 

Not sure where you are, but I know a good cable installer if you wanted to drop me a PM?