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CONVERGED NETWORK ARCHITECTURE IS THE FOUNDATION OF A SMART BUILDING A converged network architecture for building systems is a single physical network implemented with fiber and copper throughout the entire building using software to segment it virtually into different sub-networks or VLANs to run each building system. |
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Converged Network Benefits
Existing Proprietary Networks
The convergence of IT and building systems brings together separate applications and services such as HVAC, physical security, energy, lighting, and fire alarms, as well as separate voice and data networks. The problem is that in today's environment, most buildings are built with multiple proprietary networks to run these systems, which are complex to operate, with high installation, integration and ongoing maintenance costs, and limited automation capabilities.
Converged IP Networks
Building systems with open standards takes full advantage of a converged network backbone for more effective and efficient integration of all systems. The Converged Network Backbone enables all IP-based building systems to securely run their virtual network on the same physical backbone and communicate with each other over a shared fiber infrastructure. This seamless integration enables the automation of the building and the consolidation of all system data.
Network Performance
A converged network backbone does not mean a single point of failure because the network is designed with redundancy, scalability, reliability and high availability in mind. Ongoing maintenance and support are key to optimizing network performance.
Smart Buildings
A converged network is the foundation of any smart building project. Without a converged network, it is nearly impossible to seamlessly and cost-effectively integrate all building systems for a smart building. The big advantage is that all building systems and services installed on the same physical network backbone can communicate with each other more efficiently and effectively through integration using software tools. With all building systems now running on a single network and integrated, it is easier to remotely manage and support the network and all building systems running on it. In addition, machine learning applications can be installed to monitor and manage the building's energy usage on this network.
Converged Network Benefits
- Leverage a single physical fiber network to run all building applications and systems
- Reduces capital and operational costs of building and maintaining a single physical network infrastructure for all building systems
- Manage, operate and support a single physical network backbone more efficiently and effectively with centralized network monitoring of all building systems running on it
- Future upgrades and addition of new building systems without building new networks, purchasing more network equipment, and running new fiber.
- More building applications and systems can be added to or removed from the backbone without incurring additional capital costs or network downtime in the future.
- A converged network is the foundation of a smart building for any building systems integration; new services offered to tenants running on this network will translate into new revenue for building owners.
Existing Proprietary Networks
The convergence of IT and building systems brings together separate applications and services such as HVAC, physical security, energy, lighting, and fire alarms, as well as separate voice and data networks. The problem is that in today's environment, most buildings are built with multiple proprietary networks to run these systems, which are complex to operate, with high installation, integration and ongoing maintenance costs, and limited automation capabilities.
Converged IP Networks
Building systems with open standards takes full advantage of a converged network backbone for more effective and efficient integration of all systems. The Converged Network Backbone enables all IP-based building systems to securely run their virtual network on the same physical backbone and communicate with each other over a shared fiber infrastructure. This seamless integration enables the automation of the building and the consolidation of all system data.
Network Performance
A converged network backbone does not mean a single point of failure because the network is designed with redundancy, scalability, reliability and high availability in mind. Ongoing maintenance and support are key to optimizing network performance.
Smart Buildings
A converged network is the foundation of any smart building project. Without a converged network, it is nearly impossible to seamlessly and cost-effectively integrate all building systems for a smart building. The big advantage is that all building systems and services installed on the same physical network backbone can communicate with each other more efficiently and effectively through integration using software tools. With all building systems now running on a single network and integrated, it is easier to remotely manage and support the network and all building systems running on it. In addition, machine learning applications can be installed to monitor and manage the building's energy usage on this network.