1. Project Lighting Bolt
Upgrade of the ESAB North American Network Infrastructure
INFO 614 Winter 2011
Presenter: Ashli Smart
Date: March 13, 2011
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2. Introduction
Over the years, our business has grown and become too large for its network.
ESAB now has 5 facilities in North America
Florence, SC (ESABs HUB)
Hanover, PA
Ashtabula, OH
Traverse City, MI
Monterrey, MX
Each facility has also increased employees, servers, resources and manufacturing technology.
ESABs network has grown exponentially!
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3. Current Business Situation
Lack of a solid short-term and long-term IT strategy.
Lack of hardware/software life-cycle replacement process.
Company has grown, but minimal changes have been made.
Businesses users and sites are suffering from:
Poor network performance
Poor video quality
Poor voice quality
Dropped calls
Unstable application performance
ESABs Network is unstable and disconnects.
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4. Current Network Issues
Slow response times
Constant application time-outs
VoIP quality issues
Email, BlackBerry, Internet
Network Issues minimize productivity.
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5. Why Upgrade?
Network Usability
Network Traffic Prioritization
Simplified Network Management & Security
VLANS
QoS
Total Network Management
Lowered IT Overhead
Bandwidth Increase
Florence - 2.0 to 6.0 Mbps
Traverse City, Mexico, Hanover, Ashtabula -1.5 to 3.0 Mbps
Upgrading the network is necessary for usability.
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6. New Network Design
Increase speed to and from Florence HUB
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7. Project Lightning Bolt Overview
Phase I - Upgrade WAN
Install smart ring
Increase bandwidth through AT&T
Replace HP routers and switches
Install EVPN
Phase II - Upgrade LAN
Replace fiber optic cables
This is a 3 month project (only for Florence)
The project will have 2 phases.
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8. Project Lightning Bolt Costs
Total costs: $750,000.00
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9. Conclusion
Solid, high performance, and expandable network infrastructure
Allow for growth as the business changes
Increase in network speed for video, voice and web for users at the various facilities.
Free up network resources for other projects, tasks and focus on other network administrative functions.
Network Improvements = Easier Communications
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