UCM WAN NETWORK UPGRADE PROPOSAL PREPARED BY Wisdom

UCM WAN NETWORK UPGRADE PROPOSAL PREPARED BY Wisdom Machacha (IT Coordinator FGTI - Beira)

OBJECTIVES l l l l Identify the connectivity needs of all UCM campuses. Assessment of the existing connectivity solutions at UCM. Propose connectivity solutions for UCM. Produce a WAN topology design which can support ARIS, UIS, SUGIK and other university wide e-learning initiatives. Specify termination equipment required for all campuses. Propose relevant ICT staff training to support the network. Propose a budget and implementation phases and time frames.

WHY UPGRADE? l To support: – – – l l An increase in staff and students PCs. The blended FGTI Masters in IT degree The blended SUGIK, GIS Masters program Effective UIS (ARIS, Primavera) Effective communication (mail, web, chats, Vo. IP) The CED distance education programs will have to go online. The proposed university-wide e-learning initiative.

Benefits of E-Learning l l l Convenience and Portability Cost and Selection Flexibility Higher Retention Greater Collaboration Global Opportunities Source: http: //www. worldwidelearn. com/elearningessentials/elearning-benefits. htm

CURRENT CONNECTIVITY STATUS Bandwidth Faculty Down Up Cost (Mts) Type FEG 2 mbps 512 kbps 5, 400. 00 ADSL (shared) FEG Chimoio 128 kbps 64 kbps 899. 00 ADSL (shared) Reliability Service Provider unacceptable TDM unacceptable FEG Tete FMed 2 mbps 512 kbps 5, 400. 00 ADSL (shared) FGTI 1 mbps 128 kbps 19, 750. 00 V-Sat (shared) unacceptable TDM Geolink unacceptable FEC FDir 1 mbps 512 kbps 15, 026. 67 V-Sat (shared) FAgric 128 kbps 64 kbps 1, 500. 00 ADSL (shared) CED 512 kbps 256 kbps 2, 564. 00 ADSL (shared) unacceptable Bentley Walker Teledata TDM

Available Connectivity Options l l l Dial-up acces using TDM voice grade lines, ADSL using TDM telephone lines, Wimax technology provided by Teledata GPRS/EDGE technology used by cellular companies VSAT based satellite communication. Fibre optic connection through TDM network.

PROPOSED SOLUTION l TDM Fibre optic solution (Jan 2009) – – l TDM fibre back-borne covers 98% of country This is the most technically viable solution at the moment. Mo. RENet (Jan 2010) – – – This is the future Wireless links in the cities Will however still depend on TDM on inter-city links

PROJECT PHASES l Phase 1 (January 2009) – – l Phase 2 (February 2009) – – l upgrading the current connection of FMED A fixed IP, a leased data line and router/firewall will need to be purchased. Connecting FEG to FMED Connect CED to the FMED This will be done through leased data circuits from TDM Purchase of firewall to install at FMED Phase 3 (August 2009) – – Connect the rest of the campuses to the FMED in Beira. purchase of routers and leased data circuits

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST$$$ l Cost done for each phase – – Equipment costs Monthly fixed charges

Phase 1 Equipment FIXED INITIAL COSTS PHASE 1 (Purchasing Equipment Locally through TDM) FMED Description of Item Unit Cost Cabling 3, 668. 00 Router 58, 154. 00 Network Module 78, 084. 00 Labour 18, 000. 00 Consultancy Fees 25, 000. 00 Quantity Total Cost 1 3, 668. 00 1 58, 154. 00 1 78, 084. 00 1 18, 000. 00 1 25, 000. 00 182, 906. 00 Total Cost (MTN) 7465. 56 Total Cost (USD) @24. 5

Phase 1 Bandwidth Costs Ongoing Costs Bandwidth Costs Cost FMED 1 Mbps 109, 850. 00 Cost (USD) 4, 483. 67 Cost (USD) /annum 53, 804. 04

Phase 2 Equipment FIXED INITIAL COSTS PHASE 2 (Purchasing Equipment Locally through TDM) CED FEG Description of Item Unit Cost Quantity Total Cost Cabling (Cisco V 35 cable male) 3, 668. 00 1 3, 668. 00 Router (Cisco 1841) 34, 650. 00 1 34, 650. 00 Interface WIC-1 T Serial Card 8, 804. 00 1 8, 804. 00 Labour 18, 000. 00 1 18, 000. 00 Consultancy Fees 25, 000. 00 1 25, 000. 00 Total Cost (MTN) 90, 122. 00 Total Cost (USD) @24. 5 3, 678. 45

Phase 2 Bandwidth Ongoing Costs Bandwidth Costs Cost per month FMED 1 Mbps 109, 850. 00 CED 1 Mbps 27, 500. 00 FEG 1 Mbps 27, 500. 00 Total (MTN) 164, 850. 00 Total (USD) 6, 728. 57 Total (USD) /annum 80, 742. 84

Electrical Power l Stable and reliable power supply – – – The servers have to be connected to a UPS Power cuts interrupt accessibility Computer and data are sensitive to unreliable power supplies Standby generators in case of power outages Failure to access due to power failures derails user confidence

Skills and Skills development l Need to put resources and mechanisms for continious skills development – Support staff training l l l – – Attendance to conferences New technologies training Certified staff (CCNA, MSCSE, RHCE, etc) Content development training for lecturers Student and lecturer training on proper use of e-learning platform l l KEWL Moodle Web. CT etc

Conclusion l The success of E-learning in Higher education hinges on: – – – Proper ICT infrastructure Enabling policy framework Adequate resources Competent support staff Continious and effective user training