If requested, we will provide knowledge transfer on new networking technologies, trends, and products. We will work with the networking staff to determine the value of these technologies and products to the client’s business and network goals.
Upon request, router-switch.com will assists with design services including feature and technology review, high-level network and data center design, customer design/project process review, and discussion of best practices surrounding these areas.
We will work with the client throughout the contract period to gather information about network performance and capability, and use this information to identify potential issues and offer recommendations for future growth.
We can audit the software on the equipment in the network and report on vendor-published bugs, defects and security advisories. As requested, we will develop a best-practice software strategy for the customer’s devices throughout their lifecycle.
Router-switch.com will works with the client to develop a device lifecycle strategy. This will allow the customer to leverage their existing equipment to its fullest and prepare for new technology as new business needs demand.
We understand that networks are made up of products spanning several generations and focuses on supporting the network as it works for the client instead of an upgrade-centric strategy. So we ensure that the network is optimized to meet your business needs.
Why Pre-configure Your Equipment?
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Minimize DOA issues, ensuring your resources are not tied-up waiting for system issues to be fixed before solution implementation.
Focus on implementation of the overall solution rather than integration and testing of systems. Add extra capacity at times when resources are stretched or unavailable and extra skills where there is a gap. The Configuration Center builds your solution in our state-of-the-art, ISO 9001:2000 certified; electrostatic discharge (ESD) controlled department.
Example of a Typical Cisco Configuration
- Cisco 6500 chassis-based switch configuration
- Load customer-preferred IOS.
- Pre-install all line cards, power on and test.
- Install memory upgrades.
- Verify supervisor module.
- If required pre-load customer configuration.
- Final check, inventory and test log.
Hardware Configuration, Software Upgrades and Installation:
- Including desktops, servers, Cisco routers, Cisco switches, Cisco memory, hard drives, Cisco network cards, Cisco wireless cards, video cards and other peripherals
- Server hardware build
- Standard O/S and business software load
- Bespoke software setup or image deployment
- Firmware installation
- Blade hardware build and enclosure integration
- Rack integration (i.e. PSUs, server install, KVMs, etc)
- HP EVA integration
- Project staging and rollout
- Asset tagging