Module 2 - Design the Network Structure

Section 2 - Provision Hardware and Media for the LAN

Jones, Jones, & Jones: Solution

• Use 100-Mbps Ethernet for the NetWare and CD-ROM servers, which will provide adequate access bandwidth for the document management and research functions.

•  Connect the desktop PCs over shared 10-Mbps 10BaseT cable.

•  The desktop PCs will be connected over shared 10-Mbps 10BaseT cable.

• Using the Cisco Reseller Product Selection Tool, the following products were selected:

 
• Catalyst 1924
• Catalyst 1924C
• Catalyst 1912
• Catalyst 1912C
• Catalyst 2822
• Catalyst 2828
• Catalyst 2901
• Catalyst 2908XL
• Catalyst 2916M XL
• Catalyst 2924C XL
• Catalyst 2926
• Catalyst 3000
• Catalyst 3100
• Catalyst 3200
• Catalyst 5000
• Catalyst 5002
• Catalyst 5500

 
• Recommend the Catalyst 5002 switch to provide two 100-Mbps ports for the NetWare and CD-ROM servers. This solution provides adequate access bandwidth for the document management and research functions. Connect the desktop PCs over shared 10-Mbps 10BaseT cable.

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