MapIT G2 Hardware Installation Training Manual
Confidential – June 2014
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MapIT G2 Site Survey
This section provides the recommended procedure and forms to complete a Site
Survey for a new MapIT G2 installation.
The MapIT G2 Site Survey is an information-gathering activity used to survey the
client’s existing network infrastructure, to determine the necessary MapIT G2
components for completing a successful installation.
The survey forms will help outline the proper placement of MapIT G2 components
based on the number, distribution and location of MapIT G2 Panels to be monitored.
The survey forms include a general summary of the project, a MapIT G2 Patch
Panel/Equipment Profile form, a Rack Configuration form and a general Bill of
Materials (Cables) form.
Survey Information
The information found at the site survey is the foundation upon which all future design
plans and the final design solution will be based. If additional information is needed,
the site administrator should be contacted to gather this information before proceeding.
At a minimum, the following should be obtained:
Physical layout of the site (Floor Plans, Map, etc.)
Type of MapIT G2 equipment to be used
Placement of MapIT G2 MCP and (if required) DCPs within each Patch Zone
MapIT G2 Control Bus cables and maximum MapIT G2 Patch Cable lengths
Defining the Client Needs
The demands to tailor different systems and configurations will vary dramatically from
client to client. For this reason, it is essential to determine the specific needs and
requirements of each client to create a specific design to meet their
needs/expectations. Defining client needs encompasses all aspects of the design and
project management processes. Below is a suggested list of items that should be
defined at the site survey:
1. Is there enough room on the rack(s) for MapIT G2 MCP and (if required) DCPs?
2. Does the client provide rack space for the MCP and DCPs near the SPPs/SFEs
or will they need to be placed away from the rack? If so, how far away will they be
installed?