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Module 2 - Design the Network Structure
Section 2 - Provision Hardware and Media for the LAN
CareTaker Publications: Solution
Mr. Smith has indicated that the IS budget has been reduced to provide
funding for another project. Mr. Smith wants to complete the project correctly,
but needs to lower the costs.
1. What media would you select between the
switch and the servers?
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Because switched 100-Mbps Ethernet is a relatively inexpensive solution,
use Category 5 cabling throughout the network with 100-Mbps network interface
cards in the servers.
2. What media would you select between the switch
and each of the eight network segments in the new
CareTaker building?
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Use Category 5 cabling, which saves some expense and allows more flexibility
with cable type and length.
3. What switch would you recommend for the headquarters
office?
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Using the Cisco Reseller Product Selection Tool, the following products
were selected:
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Catalyst 2901
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Catalyst 2908XL
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Catalyst 2916M Xl
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Catalyst 2924C XL
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Catalyst 3000
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Catalyst 3100
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Catalyst 3200
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Catalyst 5000
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Catalyst 5002
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Catalyst 5500
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Recommend the Catalyst 5002 switch with a switched 100-Mbps module because
it best fits the needs for server performance and cost. The network segments
can be connected to a switched 10-Mbps Ethernet module.
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