Description
The Decatur County School System is seeking proposals to upgrade the network switches and battery backup units at Jones-Wheat Primary School. The project includes replacing existing network switches with new ones that meet specific requirements, including support for 1000BASE-T and IEEE 802.3at PoE, VLAN port assignments, and spanning tree protocol support. The vendor must provide a detailed parts list and pricing, as well as a completed Category Two – Internal Connections USAC approved template. The project is expected to be funded through the ERATE program, and the vendor must agree to provide discounted billing. Key features and requirements of the project include:
• Command-based management through a local console port
• Command-based management through a remote SSH connection
• Switch stacking
• VLAN port assignments
• VLAN trunking (802.1q)
• Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) support
• Port teaming (LACP and static teaming)
• QoS
• 802.1X port authentication with VLAN assignment through a remote RADIUS server
• MAC-based port authentication with VLAN assignment through a remote RADIUS server
The vendor must also provide on-site service and warranty for the equipment.