Staging & Configuration |
Most organizations perform staging and configuration with a team of
project engineers who assemble devices and hand configure each unit.
Once configured, these engineers perform limited testing (if any) and
manually produce documentation. Once the hardware reaches its final
destination, installation engineers perform the final installation and
correct oversights and errors. These normal" staging practices are: expensive, manually
intensive, error prone, unrepeatable, untimely, and guaranteed to provide
low levels of satisfaction. Often overlooked, configuration is traditionally the most resource
and time intensive activities associated with traditional technology
deployments. Deployment Solutions (DSI) has automated configuration
solutions that move this task from the field deployment phase and place
it into the highly controlled and focused pre-installation phase. By
doing this we create the cornerstone of our deployment philosophy -
the removal of time, task and risk from technology deployments. In addition,
we create an atmosphere that generates the error-free velocity capabilities
required by demanding project rollouts. The Deployment Solution Way DSI will take care of your equipment from the moment it arrives at
our staging center to the moment it arrives at its final destination.
Everything is tracked by serial number and we can produce various reports
of current inventory, receipts and shipment details. Before the configuration and testing of the device takes place, we
will pick from stock, unpack and assemble the unit and modules, mount
and interconnect devices (if required). Once the unit hardware is assembled our automated solution system takes
over the entire process until the unit is ready to be packed for shipping.
As your devices are now totally under computer control, nothing is entered
by hand and the system ensures the highest possible quality. The system
will check to ensure the unit has been assembled to your exact requirements.
It will check to ensure the correct software and firmware is present
and automatically upgrade or downgrade accordingly. The system will
test all the unit components to ensure full operational functionality
and the device is power cycled several times to ensure everything is
consistent and 100% correct. It is only when the unit passes the very
stringent configuration process and tests with "Zero Errors"
is the documentation produced automatically, ensuring you have up to
the minute and accurate documentation for your network. In conjunction with the configuration solutions, DSI performs a wealth
of integration services. They range form simple insertion of cards,
blades, and other components to complex rack and stack services
for roll-in-place solutions. As part of the above overall process the system immediately identifies
any OBF (Out of Box Failures) components. We work with clients to develop
the appropriate DOA and OBF return and repair strategies. DSI ensure delivery of all equipment is when and where you want it
by working with you to determine your specific packing and shipping
needs. Deployment Solutions is able to "Drop Ship" staged
and configured networks back to a centralized facility or to specific
locations around the world coordinated with the project schedule. Our solutions have proven flexible and scaleable in meeting unique staging, integration and configuration requirements of our clients. These organizations have experienced significant improvements in the return on investment, speed, and accuracy and success ratios on projects where DSIs tools and processes are employed.
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