Module 2 - Design the Network Structure

Section 3 - Provision Hardware and Media for the WAN

PH Network Service Corporation: Solution

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

 
• Cisco 3620
• Cisco 3640
• Cisco 4500
• Cisco 4700
 
• Recommend the Cisco 3620 router to provide Frame Relay and ISDN support, including built-in NT1. 56-kbps Frame Relay for each of the four hospitals terminating into a T1/E1 at the main office and ISDN will be adequate for terminal access to patients’ records.

 
• PH Network’s primary concern appears to be availability. The Cisco 3620 router will provide the ability to add an ISDN PRI if needed. The use of ISDN also provides a redundant path to the hospitals.

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

 
• Cisco 1602
• Cisco 1605
• Cisco 2524
• Cisco 2525

 
• Recommend the Cisco 2524 router to provide both ISDN and Frame Relay support for the hospitals.

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

 
• Cisco 1004
• Cisco 1601
• Cisco 1603
• Cisco 1604
• Cisco 2524

 
• Recommend the Cisco 1004 router because the economics make this a good choice for the doctor offices.

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