Emergency Notification implications to networking Bruce Campbell Information Systems and Technology

Emergency Notification Components Text messaging to student cell phones Voic to all On screen pop up messages VoIP public address system –Uses VoIP phones for public address, “zone paging” system –Plan is to put approximately 100 such phones into departmental offices, etc, so these areas can be “paged” from emergency operations centre.

Zone Paging Approximately 100 VoIP phones to be deployed in departmental offices, and some other areas. Emergency operations centre can then broadcast spoken message into these areas. The VoIP phones deployed would also replace the existing phone on the persons desk. Almost all areas of the campus network will be involved. System needs to provide dependable service during emergencies, and non emergencies.

Voice over IP Uses data network for voice communications. Deployed in recent buildings, and all new buildings (RAC, HH addition, Health Sciences campus) Approximately 100 VoIP for dons in residence Other smaller deployments, e.g. IST Network Services

Campus Network Managed by IST and faculty/departmental IT groups. Coordination of activities through committees, CNAG and CTAG. Mostly standardized equipment and processes across campus. Dependable and supportable voice over IP services have some new implications. CNAG subcommittee created to discuss issues and make recommendations. (in progress)

Some Issues to consider Uninterruptable power, runtime etc Service windows, when to upgrade firmware on switches Documentation Power over ethernet, e.g. injectors versus POE switches Consistent practices Quality of Service (QoS) Cost implications Changes in existing practices

Goal document ideal standards recommend achievable standards, with associated costs and other impacts.