Main Distribution Frame Infrastructure Work
Universal Fiber Optics is a full-service network installation partner and low-voltage contractor in the Las Vegas area. We offer a wide variety of services in networking (click the link to see all of them). In this case study, we will explore a client’s project in the greater Las Vegas area that required a broad spectrum of network infrastructure work. This case study shows the work we provided for a new warehouse to ensure their connectivity and day-to-day operational systems could work seamlessly in a turnkey solution.
Fiber Demarc Extension, MPOE to MDF
This North Las Vegas warehouse had a MPOE (Main Point of Entry) room for its internet circuit, the MPOE is a separate room that houses the networking gear for the internet service providers. For the internet circuit to reach the internal network for the warehouse a demarc extension was installed. Our fiber technicians installed a 12ct single-mode fiber from the MPOE to the main MDF, terminated and spliced both sides into new fiber distribution panels using SC/APC connectors.
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Network Rack Installation for MDF
The 72,000-square-foot warehouse required MDF and IDF to house all of its network equipment. We decided to focus on the MDF first as our team of technicians installed a new 18RU enclosed rack on the backboard in the MDF to host all new routers, switches, fiber cabling, copper cabling, and NVR for security cameras. We also installed a new TrippLite PDU and client-provided rack-mountable UPS. The client also provided switches that we were able to install, power up, and connect. The crew also installed Cat6 48 & 24 port patch panels in the MDF rack to terminate all office drops, nearby WAPs, and security cameras.
As a licensed and credentialed low voltage and network specialist, branded products are generally available at a significant cost savings to retail, and enterprise-grade equipment and hardware are available at the time of installation. Often, having a single point of purchase and installation irons out significant hiccups that can occur during large, complex networking projects. We offer this service to commercial entities in Las Vegas.
Office Cabling Services – Cat6, Security Cameras, Wireless Access Points
Like a lot of new builds for warehouses, we installed the cabling for the office area of the building as well. Universal Fiber Optics provided and installed 36 Cat6 cable drops in the office area, this included two network drops to each office and cubicle with four additional drops in the conference room. We also installed one new WAP (wireless access point) in the center of the office above the cubicles and one new camera in the reception area facing the front entrance. Terminated each drop using Cat6 keystone jacks and installed 2-port white faceplates. This provided full network connectivity throughout the office space. As a human-to-network interface for the entire office area, this was just a part of what makes seamless network connectivity work for businesses in Las Vegas. Our holistic planning, design, and installation means that you can generally plug and play with your IT department or MSP handling the hardware, and enjoy a worry-free network interface.Â
IDF Installation for Warehouses
Because of the large size of the warehouse a new IDF needed to be established near the ceiling, this was done by using an 18RU rack attached to a main pillar. For the IDF to communicate with the MDF, we installed an innerduct from the MDF through the warehouse ceiling to the new IDF to create a path for the fiber interconnect. Inside the innerduct, we ran a 12-count single-mode fiber and spliced it within a new enclosure using SC/APC connectors to uplink additional switches, WAPs, and cameras. We also installed client-provided switch equipment, rack mounted UPS; Universal Fiber Optics provided a TrippLite PDU. Additionally, we installed new Cat6 48 & 24 port patch panels in the rack to terminate all office network drops, wireless access points, and POE (power over ethernet) based network security cameras. We connected all fiber optic jumpers and copper cabling patching (1 meter SC/APC – LC/UPC duplex fiber optic jumpers to connect from fiber panel to equipment).
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Wireless Networking Design and Installation
Before we started our installation, we created a wireless design based on the customer’s requirements – this process can be pretty seamless if the networking services company knows how to interface with you and understands wireless networking. We take client input very seriously and can offer unique insights that may help avoid expansion issues and implementation delays early on in the network design process.
For this project, the customer required connectivity throughout the entire warehouse, because of the tall height of the storage racks, which made it possible that attenuation of the wireless signal could occur, leading to a major degradation in bandwidth at the user interface.
The devices that the client desired to be connected to the wireless network were scanners for the warehouse workers. The design that we implemented would further allow for expansion to more and other hardware in the future as well. Utilizing the architectural layout drawings, the space considerations, and customer communication, we designed the warehouse to have 26 access points, staggered throughout the racks to provide the most efficient wireless network coverage. We installed new Cat6 cabling for each WAP and terminated, tested, connected, and mounted each WAP.
Security Camera Installation, Configuration, and Consulting
The customer made it clear that they wanted every square inch of their warehouse covered by surveillance. Instead of using traditional coaxial-based security cameras, we decided to use state-of-the-art 8MP 4K POE IP smart security cameras. We installed 11 exterior-mounted cameras for the perimeter security and loading dock bays, while the rest of the cameras were installed inside the warehouse. All of the cameras made their way back to either the IDF switches or MDF switches and were networked to the 64-channel NVR camera system which included remote access and viewing, easy scalability, motion detection and alerts, and an ample amount of digital storage tied to the feed.
Additionally, Universal Fiber Optics was able to pre-wire the warehouse for access control installation. We were able to install three Cat6 drops for access control throughout the property based on the customer’s requirements.
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We are a premier provider of access control installation, and network design and implementation for businesses in Las Vegas
In Las Vegas, we are a premier provider of networking and fiber cable services. The above case study is from a real project in the North Las Vegas area and represents a typical installation procedure for small and medium companies that need network connectivity in their warehouse or office spaces. We can custom tailor a networking and low voltage solution for you in your existing space, or as you move or build new commercial spaces.
We believe we can offer comprehensive capabilities as a service provider, whether we are a direct solutions provider for your company, or as a third-party subcontractor to help with your client’s projects. We look forward to exploring how we can help you build the network that you desire.