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by sayal4

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Currently we have a network of around 100 pc's. We have a main data center where switches are installed and cables are running from data center to concern departments. In few depts one cable is running from data center and hooked up in a switch further connections are made thru that switch.
Now an authority wants to remove the junk of cables and switches from data center and installing a switch in concern dept and further giving connections.
Remember that most of the clients use database application.
1. Now my question is, is it good idea to distribute the network by doing that??
2. Will it cause bottleneck since the data will be traveling over one cable (switch to switch).

An expert opinion is required in this matter please suggest. Also is there any article, whitepaper or guide about designing a network.

Thanks in advance

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by zen37

Sure, this can be done, as long as it's done right the first time.

Things you should be carefull for:
Make sure the new location for the switches are secure, away from elements damage (water, heat, etc), make sure you put your devices on a UPS.

You can connect you switches to your Computer Room via a fiber optic link 1G or 10G, depending on budget, network needs and so forth. The cables should be run by a specialist in the field

Preferably you should have two fiber links per switch location and have them run different paths.

But rest assured that yes it can be done, unless your application is extremely heavy, there should be no bottlenecks.

I had a set of 5 switches containing each 48 ports, all used. The users where using five different applications, all of them using databases. There were no bottleneck issues.

I am not presently aware of a white paper or guide to doing this, but i strongly recommend you do a search on www.cisco.com for details.

by zaferus

Before I answer this I'd like a little more information:
1. How many users are in this one department that you want to run a remote switch too?
2. Do your switches support line trunks?
3. What type of a database?
4. What is the physical distance the cable between switches would be (approx).

by devoonum

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