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�IetworkSolutions Scope of Work wuwaiwmwouwo� ouom�ra�mwmuoa�ad��u��1�r��rwa��2iv��w�,u�b�rr�r��,wa�aiiuumirmi a �„r�,,,.�c, , Current Environment and Shortcomings City of South Bend (CoSB) system consists an existing pair of 5508s that have been announced as end -of -life and would like to look at the replacement option. The 5508s that are currently in use, are configured in a High Availability (HA-SSO) deployment and would like to continue with a similar replacement solution. CoSB will also be looking to move the Public-WNFi system for DTSB, and the Century Center wireless, over to the new controllers that will be upgraded for CoSB to be managed all in one location. 5508 EOL Link: htt s: s-wireless-controllers eos-eoN•wiotit - c51-740221.html Requested Features City of South Bend has requested options to replace the existing equipment to provide the wireless needs of the internal City of South Bend (CoSB) system and the Downtown South Bend (DTSB) system. The network infrastructure will need to provide: • To migrate and combine the wireless systems for CoSB, Century Center, and DTSB into one centralized controller system in the CoSB data center • To have the capacity to be able to handle the current load of the wireless controllers in place and allow for additional future growth. • The controllers will need to be able to support the existing access point models that are deployed along with future models. • The solution will need to be a High -Availability (HA-SSO) solution as is in place today. • Migrate the current configuration from the existing controllers to the new controllers • Provide a Meraki Firewall capable of handling Content Filtering features for the Public-Wifi networks included in DTSB — This is to be implemented for public -guest access only — scalable to handle load of connected guests to the new controller Proposed Solution This solution provides the desired features City of South Bend has requested including: • Combine the wireless systems for CoSB, Century Center, and DTSB into one centralized controller system in the CoSB data center • Highly Available Wireless Controller Solution deployment (HA-SSO Redundancy) • Will support the current and future access points • Existing configuration will be available to be migrated to the new hardware • Licensing quantities to support up to 200 access points — (this total should cover the existing needs with some buffer — if new expansion projects bring the number beyond 200 access points, additional licenses will need to be purchased) • NSI recommends the Cisco 5520 Series wireless controller. (In HA pair) This model is the direct replacement model to the 5508 controller that are currently deployed. This series controller is labeled as capable of supporting up to 1500 APs and 20000 clients for its maximum performance capacity. It is recommended by NSI to plan for a max capacity of 1200 APs and 10000 clients. (the current deployed controllers are well below the NSI recommended capacity for this option) • NSI recommends the MX450 firewall with an Advanced Security license. This hardware platform and license level is recommended to be in line with the potential client counts up to 10,000 (of the 5520 controller), and to support the needs for Content Filtering on the Free-Public-Wifi. The license term provided in this design is for 5 years. Other term options are available for the license if necessary. www.nsil.com WHY we do is as important as WHAT we do (574)271-0900