Education Industry- Unified School District Network Upgrade case study
About the company
The School District is a public school system serving elementary and middle school students across multiple campuses in California. The district comprises 15 schools, including 10 elementary schools and 5 middle schools, each requiring robust and reliable network infrastructure to support modern educational technology needs.
CHALLENGES
1. Outdated network infrastructure across multiple school sites
2. Inconsistent network performance and reliability
3. Limited network capacity to support increasing technological demands in education
4. Complex multi-site deployment requiring minimal disruption to school operations
5. Need for standardization across all school locations
6. Transition from older 62.5-micron fiber to more modern 50-micron fiber backbone
Assessment and solution
PM2Net conducted a comprehensive assessment of the Tulare City School District's network infrastructure and proposed a holistic solution to address the identified challenges:
1. Installation and configuration of 113 new 48-port Ethernet switches with additional fiber ports
2. Consolidation and replacement of 63 wall-mount network cabinets
3. Migration of existing connections to new switches
4. Upgrade of fiber backbone from 62.5-micron to 50-micron
5. Reconfiguration of wired and wireless network elements across all locations
Solution:
1. Modernization: PM2Net installed state-of-the-art Layer 3-capable, PoE+ network switches, significantly upgrading the district's network capabilities.
2. Standardization: By implementing a consistent network setup across all school sites, PM2Net ensured uniform performance and easier management.
3. Capacity Increase: The new 48-port switches provided ample capacity for current and future technological needs.
4. Minimal Disruption: PM2Net's experienced team efficiently executed the project, minimizing downtime and disruption to school operations.
5. Future-Proofing: The upgrade to 50-micron fiber backbone prepared the district's network for future high-bandwidth applications.
6. Expertise: PM2Net's Cisco and HP certified professionals ensured proper migration and configuration of network devices.
advantages
1. Improved network performance and reliability across all school sites
2. Increased network capacity to support modern educational technologies
3. Standardized network infrastructure for easier management and troubleshooting
4. Enhanced scalability for future growth and technology adoption
5. Improved energy efficiency with modern, PoE+ capable switches
6. Simplified network topology through cabinet consolidation
PM2Net successfully modernized and standardized the Unified School District's network infrastructure across 15 school locations. The project significantly improved network performance, reliability, and capacity, positioning the district to better leverage technology in education. By addressing the unique challenges of a multi-site educational environment, PM2Net demonstrated its expertise in large-scale network deployments and its commitment to supporting the technological needs of modern educational institutions.