IT Infrastructure
Modernizing Network Infrastructure for a Multi-Campus School District
Client
School District
Industry
Education
Year
Duration
1 month
(01)
Project overview.
Tulare City School District needed to modernize an aging network environment across 15 school locations while minimizing disruption to daily classroom operations. PM2 NET assessed the district’s infrastructure, upgraded the switching environment, consolidated network cabinets, migrated connections, and transitioned the fiber backbone from older 62.5-micron fiber to modern 50-micron fiber. The result was a more reliable, standardized, and scalable network foundation built to support current and future educational technology needs.
(02)
Challenge.
The district’s existing network infrastructure had become outdated and inconsistent across its school sites. Network performance varied by location, capacity was limited, and the older infrastructure made it more difficult to support expanding technology use in classrooms and administrative environments.
Because the district operates across multiple campuses, the project required careful coordination and a standardized approach. PM2 NET needed to modernize the environment without creating unnecessary downtime or disrupting school operations. The district also needed to transition from older 62.5-micron fiber to a more modern 50-micron fiber backbone, creating a stronger foundation for future bandwidth requirements.
(03)
Result.
PM2 NET began with a comprehensive assessment of the district’s network infrastructure across all 15 school locations. Based on that assessment, the team designed and implemented a holistic network modernization plan focused on performance, consistency, capacity, and long-term manageability.
The project included the installation and configuration of 113 new 48-port Ethernet switches with additional fiber ports. PM2 NET deployed Layer 3-capable, PoE+ network switches to improve network capability and support modern connected devices throughout the district.
The team also consolidated and replaced 63 wall-mount network cabinets, simplifying the network topology and creating a cleaner, more manageable infrastructure footprint. Existing network connections were migrated to the new switches, and wired and wireless network elements were reconfigured across all locations.
A key part of the modernization was upgrading the district’s fiber backbone from 62.5-micron to 50-micron fiber. This transition improved the district’s readiness for higher-bandwidth applications and future technology adoption.
Throughout the deployment, PM2 NET coordinated the work to reduce disruption to school operations. Cisco and HP certified professionals supported the migration and configuration process, helping ensure the new environment was implemented correctly and consistently across all campuses.
PM2 NET successfully modernized and standardized the district’s network infrastructure across 15 school locations. The upgraded environment improved network reliability, increased capacity, and created a more consistent experience across elementary and middle school campuses.
With standardized switching, consolidated cabinets, and a modernized fiber backbone, the district gained a more scalable and manageable infrastructure foundation. The project improved operational visibility, simplified troubleshooting, and positioned the district to better support classroom technology, wireless access, and future educational innovation.
The district now has a stronger technology foundation designed for reliability, consistency, and long-term growth.
Key Outcomes
Improved network performance and reliability across 15 school sites
Increased network capacity to support modern educational technology
Standardized infrastructure for easier management and troubleshooting
Enhanced scalability through upgraded switching and 50-micron fiber backbone
Simplified network topology through cabinet consolidation
IT Infrastructure
Modernizing Network Infrastructure for a Multi-Campus School District
Client
School District
Industry
Education
Year
Duration
1 month
(01)
Project overview.
Tulare City School District needed to modernize an aging network environment across 15 school locations while minimizing disruption to daily classroom operations. PM2 NET assessed the district’s infrastructure, upgraded the switching environment, consolidated network cabinets, migrated connections, and transitioned the fiber backbone from older 62.5-micron fiber to modern 50-micron fiber. The result was a more reliable, standardized, and scalable network foundation built to support current and future educational technology needs.
(02)
Challenge.
The district’s existing network infrastructure had become outdated and inconsistent across its school sites. Network performance varied by location, capacity was limited, and the older infrastructure made it more difficult to support expanding technology use in classrooms and administrative environments.
Because the district operates across multiple campuses, the project required careful coordination and a standardized approach. PM2 NET needed to modernize the environment without creating unnecessary downtime or disrupting school operations. The district also needed to transition from older 62.5-micron fiber to a more modern 50-micron fiber backbone, creating a stronger foundation for future bandwidth requirements.
(03)
Result.
PM2 NET began with a comprehensive assessment of the district’s network infrastructure across all 15 school locations. Based on that assessment, the team designed and implemented a holistic network modernization plan focused on performance, consistency, capacity, and long-term manageability.
The project included the installation and configuration of 113 new 48-port Ethernet switches with additional fiber ports. PM2 NET deployed Layer 3-capable, PoE+ network switches to improve network capability and support modern connected devices throughout the district.
The team also consolidated and replaced 63 wall-mount network cabinets, simplifying the network topology and creating a cleaner, more manageable infrastructure footprint. Existing network connections were migrated to the new switches, and wired and wireless network elements were reconfigured across all locations.
A key part of the modernization was upgrading the district’s fiber backbone from 62.5-micron to 50-micron fiber. This transition improved the district’s readiness for higher-bandwidth applications and future technology adoption.
Throughout the deployment, PM2 NET coordinated the work to reduce disruption to school operations. Cisco and HP certified professionals supported the migration and configuration process, helping ensure the new environment was implemented correctly and consistently across all campuses.
PM2 NET successfully modernized and standardized the district’s network infrastructure across 15 school locations. The upgraded environment improved network reliability, increased capacity, and created a more consistent experience across elementary and middle school campuses.
With standardized switching, consolidated cabinets, and a modernized fiber backbone, the district gained a more scalable and manageable infrastructure foundation. The project improved operational visibility, simplified troubleshooting, and positioned the district to better support classroom technology, wireless access, and future educational innovation.
The district now has a stronger technology foundation designed for reliability, consistency, and long-term growth.
Key Outcomes
Improved network performance and reliability across 15 school sites
Increased network capacity to support modern educational technology
Standardized infrastructure for easier management and troubleshooting
Enhanced scalability through upgraded switching and 50-micron fiber backbone
Simplified network topology through cabinet consolidation
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