Scope of EzraNet Program
The scope of the EzraNet program includes the design, construction, and implementation of a standards-based modern network infrastructure in 60 buildings* on the Ithaca campus. This infrastructure will deliver voice, high-speed data, and video services, and has the capability of providing gigabit Ethernet connections. Buildings were selected for the EzraNet project by excluding:
new buildings and buildings in which infrastructure was recently upgraded;
off-campus buildings -- those not currently connected to the university backbone;
buildings with low network usage.
*includes building complexes. A building complex is defined as a contiguous physical structure. For example, Bard, Kimball, and Thurston Halls make up a building complex and so are counted as one building instead of three.
Scope of Individual EzraNet Project
Each building (or building complex) is considered an individual EzraNet project.
Within the scope of an EzraNet Project
- Design and construct a modern network infrastructure that will support a CAT 6 cable plant.
- Design and upgrade/construct telecommunications rooms to Cornell and industry standards.
- Install, terminate, test, and label all cabling.
- Cut over the existing voice and data network to the new cable plant.
- Remove old wiring infrastructure as required by the NEC (National Electrical Code).
- Patch and paint.
- Remove asbestos (as needed).
- Install infrastructure (conduits/wiring) and hardware to support RedRover wireless Access Points (WAP) in common areas (upon customer request).
- Install infrastructure (conduits/wiring) to support RedRover WAPs in non-common areas (upon customer request).
Not included in an EzraNet Project
- Significant construction to enhance current aesthetics and functional features.
- Test end-user equipment and hardware.
- Upgrade phone sets.
- Cost for hardware and installation of RedRover wireless Access Points in non-common areas (i.e. offices).
To learn more about CIT-provided services that are out of the scope of an EzraNet project and the associated costs, please visit Network Services.
Project organization
Cornell Information Technologies' Network and Communication Services (CIT-NCS) group is responsible for project management for all EzraNet projects. Each building is assigned a dedicated project manager and project team who are responsible for:
- Construction management
- Quality control
- Contractor identification
- Logistics of network equipment
- Contract administration
- Cost control
- Project planning
- Risk management
- Project communication
Project managers pull together a project team that includes, at a minimum, at least one representative from each of the following groups:
- Department representatives (stakeholders)
- CIT-NCS, Infrastructure Engineering
- CIT-NCS, Voice Engineering
- CIT-NCS, Data Engineering
- CIT-NCS, Field Services
- CIT-NCS, Operations Support
- Contracted design firm
- Contracted general contractor
- Planning Design and Construction (PDC)
- Maintenance Management
- Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S)