Below is the diagram that correlates to this question. In this section we are looking at how we will hook up all of the devices in our

local IT closets and the data center. Using the diagram provided previously,

calculate a scalable estimate of how many devices that will need an ethernet

port made available to them in the individual IT closets. Therefore, each IT

room needs to have a listing of what types of switches you want, how many

switches you will need, and how many ports should be available. Include

whether or not these switches will be required to support PoE.

Be cognizant of how much power you will need for your switches if they will

be supporting the Wi$-$Fi and VoIP devices. Be detailed in what type of

switches you will be using and their available throughput. Much of this data

can be found on the switch or access point devices datasheet. Your

calculations should include the number of ports needed for Wi$-$Fi devices,

hardline devices $($computers$),$ and VoIP phones as well. Allow for future

scalability.

Show a table, spreadsheet, or other method on how you came up with your

tabulation of ports needed. Once each IT closet has been calculated, note

what type of cable will be used to connect each IT closet to the main data

center if you make any changes.

Any diagrams can be placed in the appendix section and referenced in your

discussion. In your discussion include why you chose your plan, how it will

support the company and how it is scalable for the future. Cisco Meraki

switches have been installed as noted in class. If you want switches with

detailed information available to you, just then use meraki.cisco.com as your

reference for switch models.