Network design resource library
Better inputs. A clearer network design.
Practical notes for buyers, consultants and project teams preparing a network scope. Start with what you know and keep unresolved technical inputs visible.
H3C equipment · NexPro-Link design, selection & project supply
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Network Design Input Checklist
Use the checklist when the project is ready for technical selection. Your first inquiry needs only contact details and a short requirement. Leave unknown checklist fields open.
| Topic | Useful information |
|---|---|
| Project | Country / city, building type, new build or upgrade, target date |
| Drawings | Revision, floor plans, room uses, dimensions, equipment rooms, routes |
| Existing assets | Exact models / firmware, licenses, retain / replace / add scope |
| Devices and users | Ports by zone, concurrent clients, AP/client models, spare capacity |
| Services | Internet, office apps, CCTV/retention, IPTV, SIP/PBX, access control |
| Optical paths | Fiber type/length/loss, connector polish, splices, splitters, margin |
| Copper paths | Category, channel length, test results and PoE suitability |
| Power | Mains/DC, local outlets, PoE classes, PSU failure mode, UPS autonomy |
| Environment | Temperature, dust/water, EMI, surge/grounding, rack depth/cooling |
| Security | Trust boundaries, physical isolation, VLAN/ACL, authentication, logs |
| Availability | Failure cases, alternate routes, allowed outages, recovery target |
| Commercial / delivery | Preferred brands, approved product lists, budget range, phasing, support |
| Documents | BOQ, layouts, test reports, current topology, shared-file link |
| Acceptance | Survey/installation responsibilities, bench tests, site tests, open approvals |
Project resources
Prepare a clearer technical brief.
Optical Ethernet vs PON: What Should a Project Compare?
Compare dedicated and shared access, management, power, optical budgets and complete project cost.
Read the guide →What Information Is Needed for an Optical Network Design?
Prepare drawings, device counts, routes, test results and service boundaries without completing a long first inquiry.
Read the guide →Fiber Data Links and Power Supply: What Must Be Planned?
Separate glass-fiber data paths, hybrid cable conductors, local adapters and PoE power budgets.
Read the guide →Hotel Network Planning for Different Property Sizes
Use 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500-room starting points without inferring device quantities from room count.
Read the guide →Choosing Access, Aggregation and Core Switches
Select exact models using interfaces, port roles, capacity, PoE, software and redundancy requirements.
Read the guide →Understanding Transceivers, Licenses and Power in a Network BOM
Turn a chassis list into a complete purchasing scope with both optical ends, power, fan and software components.
Read the guide →Upgrading an Existing Building Network
Audit retained assets, phase floor migrations and define service acceptance and rollback before replacement.
Read the guide →Connecting CCTV, IPTV and IP Phones to a Campus Network
Plan video traffic, multicast, voice QoS, endpoint power and application compatibility on a shared campus.
Read the guide →Your next step
Start with the information you have.
Send a short requirement, drawings, an existing BOQ or the exact H3C models you need. We will identify the selection and supply scope.
The page, architecture and reference equipment are included automatically. Your selected quote-list quantities can be edited before sending.
Add project details, if known
One attachment up to 3 MB, or a shared-file link. Unknown engineering fields can be confirmed later.