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The basic cost to set up the fiber optic option for the remote location would be as follows:
Materials Description | Unit Price | Quantity | Total Price |
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15.foot Patch Cables | $45 | 10 | $450 |
Fiber Breakout Box | $150 | 4 | $600 |
Eight-strand Fiber Cable 62.5/125 m per Foot | $2 | 1,500 | $3,000 |
DB-9 Type 1 Cable | $50 | 4 | $200 |
Additional Wire Racks for the Seventh Floor | $250 | ||
Fiber Optic Repeaters | $1,400 | 8 | $11,200 |
Outside Installation | $30 | 32 | $960 |
Total Fiber Optic Installation | $16,660 |
A microwave radio system can transmit voice, data, and video and uses direction radio broadcast transmission methods, operating in the 2 GHz to 40 GHz frequency bands, as displayed in Exhibit 5.
A line-of-sight relationship is required between transmitting and receiving antennas, which must resist winds reaching 70 miles per hour. The transmission is primarily stable, though certain conditions, such as excessively hard or prolonged rain, can reduce reliability of data transmission.
There are two types of microwave systems available, the short haul and long haul. The short haul system is for transmissions up to and including 250 miles. This method is typically used by universities, businesses with multiple locations, hotel chains, and hospitals. The long haul system is designed for transmissions greater than 250 miles. This method is typically used by common carriers (i.e., ATT, GTE, and Sprint), utility companies, oil companies, broadcast companies, and paid television.
The increased amount of satellites available for transmitting signals is reducing the overall ongoing costs of microwave systems. For international businesses, satellite transmission is an alternative to poor voice and data communications in some countries public communications systems, particularly those classified as third world. The wireless aspect of the system provides portability for companies that change locations frequently or those planning future location changes.
Microwave technology requires licensing, based on the frequency bandwidth. Licenses are issued by the FCC and take from two weeks to several months to obtain, depending on the request load. Licensing is granted for one year, with annual renewal options.
Antennas must comply with FCC standards for acceptable performance. The connections must also comply with Underwriter Laboratories (UL) standards.
The advantages for using a microwave system include:
Exhibit 5. Electromagnetic Spectrum.
Microwaves disadvantages include:
The basic cost to set up the microwave radio system for the corporate remote location would be as follows:
Materials Description | Unit Price | Quantity | Total Price |
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Microwave Radio System | $10,000 | 1 | $10,000 |
Microwave Interface Unit for Networks | $3,000 | 2 | $6,000 |
Antennas | $2,100 | 2 | $4,200 |
Subcontracted Installation | $2,200 | 1 | $2,200 |
Licensing Fee One Year (Requires Annual Renewal) | $520 | 1 | $520 |
Total Microwave Radio Installation | $20,950 |
There was an optional system maintenance contract available that included immediate replacement of faulty equipment, to minimize downtime, for $250 per month. This annualized to $3,000. Staff training would also be required to provide system maintenance. Backup equipment would increase overall costs by 50%.
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