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CONSULTANT DISCUSSION
networking equipment. Managing
and installing this extensive large
diameter Category 6A cabling was a
significant undertaking.
As for the advantages of a converged
network for airport operations,
it offers ease of maintenance and
control. By having everything on one
network, you can efficiently manage
the various systems. It reduces the
number of core switches and potential
points of failure. Additionally, it facilitates
data sharing across the network,
streamlining operations.
AB: Does installing a system of this
magnitude only make sense with a
greenfield build? Or can this be
accomplished in an existing facility?
EH: The project involves overhauling
the data network system. It's easier to
implement a converged network in
a greenfield building, and Kansas
City had its reasons for choosing this
approach, which I agree with. The
decision on how to build the network
ultimately rests with the owner.
Retrofitting an existing network
would present its own challenges.
Retrofitting involves both physical
and logical aspects. Physically, you
need to reconnect and reconfigure
everything, including resetting IP
addresses. Some older equipment may
not meet the required capabilities or
data throughput, especially if you're
aiming for higher bandwidth like 10
or 40 gigabits per second. In such cases,
you'll need to replace the outdated
equipment with more suitable options
based on their age and capabilities.
AB: Why is the BIM such an important
aspect for the MCI project?
EH: The design process involved a
high level of detail, known as Level
of Development (LOD). Our design
model was at LOD 350, while the
construction model required LOD 500.
This meant modeling every conduit,
resulting in an extensive design
effort. Additionally, we used COBie
(Construction Operations Building
Information Exchange) for tagging
and entering data into the model.
The BIM (Building Information
Modeling) process is still ongoing,
with continuous creation of models
and accurate data tagging. The team
is ensuring that everything is correctly
transferred to their asset management
system. This aspect of the design
process will continue as part of ongoing
maintenance and management.
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