1. DET Structured Cabling Standards For small jobs or whole school Paul Clark Technology Adviser Sydney Region NSW Department of Education & Training NSW Public Schools – Leading the Way www.det.nsw.edu.au

2. NSW Department of Education & Training NSW Public Schools – Leading the Way www.det.nsw.edu.au The current Standards Doc is August 2006 Mandate? – No but it is highly recommended Even to check when Commerce of Public works have new cabling installed?

3. NSW Department of Education & Training NSW Public Schools – Leading the Way www.det.nsw.edu.au Some Cabling Not to Standard Cheaper materials Reduced Flexibility Short-term solution Limited warranty Redressing issues not supported

4. NSW Department of Education & Training NSW Public Schools – Leading the Way www.det.nsw.edu.au DET Cabling Reduces TCO Scalable solution Long term solution Warranty 15-25 yrs +Certification - +tests Redressing issues - DET will support

5. NSW Department of Education & Training NSW Public Schools – Leading the Way www.det.nsw.edu.au Process for Cabling Audit of current network components AMS plans annotated (sample available) Scope Of Works devised (Power as well) 3 Cabling quotes from Approved Commerce contractors sought – 1 visit 2 Week turn around time for quotes Evaluation – school decides

6. NSW Department of Education & Training NSW Public Schools – Leading the Way www.det.nsw.edu.au Hidden Costs Frustration with intermittent faults Time consuming tracing - support issue Requires Replacement NOT rectification Short Life – poor cable

7. NSW Department of Education & Training NSW Public Schools – Leading the Way www.det.nsw.edu.au Future Proofing Includes Voice Solution +Single Mode Fibre Separated PWR/Data Cabinet sizes (+900 mm ) Ready for new DET services Access to Test Units

8. NSW Department of Education & Training NSW Public Schools – Leading the Way www.det.nsw.edu.au DET Inclusions Compliance with State standards Provides Working /Tested solution Clean up Site inspection Documentation (Cert)

9. NSW Department of Education & Training NSW Public Schools – Leading the Way www.det.nsw.edu.au Exclusions Patching of new outlets Removing old cables or outlets Replacing Display boards – don’t fit

10. NSW Department of Education & Training NSW Public Schools – Leading the Way www.det.nsw.edu.au Hardware Use school purchase HP switches – sourced from ASI or Matrix-CNI HP Lifetime warranty 131047 -> select 5 then 3 Access to Cabinet/Switch exchanges?

11. NSW Department of Education & Training NSW Public Schools – Leading the Way www.det.nsw.edu.au Projector Solution One approved provider - Sound Corp Joey Panel (Malcolm Cooper / Bob Tickell) White Board Solution? Wait!!!!

12. NSW Department of Education & Training NSW Public Schools – Leading the Way www.det.nsw.edu.au Amplifier Solution Approved Providers –TCP (Total Concept Projects) –SoundCorp –PA People

13. NSW Department of Education & Training NSW Public Schools – Leading the Way www.det.nsw.edu.au Questions?