There are so many choices in this industry that it is not uncommon for managers to become discouraged of newer technologies or be misguided by proprietary systems salespeople. Many cabling contractors in this  industry do not have a thorough understanding of their industry standards and correct procedures. These type of providers sell systems based on product features, a low price, or they simply mislead their customers on how they adhere to their standards and installation procedures.
It is our job to show LEADERSHIP to our customers. We will guide our customers into modern networking technologies and structured wiring systems. ZHAOSHI-SYSTEM can help you understand the "how to", "why to", and "cost for" when installing new network infrastructure. ZHAOSHI-SYSTEM can provide a total solution for your network foundation that will carry you well into the future for your communications networking needs.
These are the qualities and practices that a proper network infrastructure provider should demonstrate and perform for you:
Analysis: Your provider should perform a thorough site walk-through to determine your specific communications needs and to evaluate your current hardware and network topology.
Design: Your provider's network design MUST comply with the EIA/TIA 568 standards and not the specifications or standards of a hardware manufacturer.
Planning: Your provider should plan a correct layout of the physical infrastructure that complies with all industry standards for that type of network. The infrastructure must plan for the necessary bandwidth for applications thus avoiding reduced performance on the proposed network.
Future Growth: Your provider should be concerned with the potential for expansion and growth of your network. The plan must protect the infrastructure investment by being flexible and allow different hardware and future technologies to be used on the existing infrastructure.
Installation: All installation work must comply with current industry standards, be performed by competent technicians, and be designed to make any moves, adds, or changes as easy as possible. Nothing short of 100% reliable connectivity on all nodes of the network should be accepted.
Configuration: If your provider is supplying network connectivity hardware such as hubs, routers, bridges, or switches, that provider should be able to properly configure the hardware for the best network performance results.
Testing: Thorough and proper network testing must be completed to ensure network integrity and category certification. Properly trained technicians using the proper equipment, i.e.; Category-5 testing devices, fiber-optic power meter or OTDR fiber testing device must perform testing. Technicians must always adhere to the proper testing procedures to ensure accurate test results.
Documentation: All test results must be thoroughly documented and presented to the customer in a printed, organized form. Cable Category-5 certification testing must be performed and signed by a qualified technician to guarantee the testing certification.
Training: Your provider should offer a degree of network infrastructure training. Training could include network management software, wiring closet maintenance and support, on-site cabling management, or simply demonstrating for you how to configure your network hubs.
Warranty: Your provider should offer as a minimum, the manufacturer's warranty on both the network hardware and cabling components. This warranty should be clearly presented and the time frames must be easily understood.
Maintenance: A network provider should be able to offer you on-going support to perform or assist with any adds, moves, or changes to your structured wiring system. A service contract on both the network hardware and cabling components should be made available. Only the best providers will also be able to offer you an experienced and qualified technician to work on-site for your day to day network management.
Support: Your provider should have a well-trained office staff to offer assistance with project management, accounting, billing, and other business issues. It is important to identify that your provider works from a permanent office facility. You should avoid contractors who work out of their homes or garages.
Consulting: Your provider should offer to demonstrate and show you the latest in the existing and emerging network technologies and how to use your existing hardware for future purposes. |
