Technology Consulting
Network Design & Engineering
New builds from first principles and remediation of existing environments — Cisco switching, VLAN architecture, redundancy, and documentation that actually reflects what was installed.
Overview
Most networks weren't designed — they were assembled. And then they grew haphazardly.
Every office network has a switch at its center, and most of them arrived the same way: cables run in every direction, configuration left at factory defaults, and a rack nobody can trace. Small networks accumulate over time rather than being designed intentionally — creating security gaps, performance bottlenecks, and infrastructure that's difficult to support or extend.
RSystems handles both sides of this problem. For new environments, we design and deploy Cisco switching infrastructure from first principles — pre-configured before it ships, installed cleanly, documented completely. For existing environments, we review everything — hardware, software, configuration, and third-party services — and deliver a comprehensive redesign that addresses what's actually wrong.
Physical Network Design
- Rack layout and physical cable management
- VLAN design and segmentation
- Spanning Tree Protocol configuration
- 10-gigabit and higher uplink optimization
- Switch stacking and link aggregation
- Network documentation and labeling
Cisco Hardware & Deployment
- Cisco Business series for cost-effective environments
- Cisco Catalyst enterprise switching for mission-critical uptime
- Redundant power and failover configuration
- Remote pre-configuration and shipping
- Coordination with local contractors
- Cisco licensing and support contract guidance
What Improves
- Performance and reliability
- Security posture
- Redundancy for critical devices
- Clarity of path to scale
- Organizational productivity
What We Deliver
- Network topology documentation
- VLAN schedules
- Rack diagrams
- Patch schedules
- Hardware procurement and configuration
- Deployment and cutover management
Our Approach
How RSystems approaches network engagements.
01
Assessment
Evaluate existing infrastructure, identify deficiencies, and understand traffic patterns and organizational requirements.
02
Strategic Planning
Design the architecture — VLAN structure, uplink sizing, hardware selection, and rack layout — before a single cable is touched.
03
Pre-Configuration
Equipment is configured and tested at RSystems before deployment to minimize on-site time and risk.
04
Installation
On-site deployment with minimal operational disruption — typically executed over a single maintenance window.
05
Documentation
Every connection, VLAN, and configuration decision documented so your team can manage and extend the network confidently.
06
Ongoing Support
Post-deployment monitoring, firmware guidance, and RSystems availability for questions as your environment evolves.
Case Study
Redundancy by Design
Zero-compromise infrastructure covering networking, wireless, compute, and storage — with redundancy as a first-order constraint.
Case Study
Untangling the Spaghetti Monster
Complete network remediation for a 3D printing company — VLANs rationalized and documented, 10G capacity fully utilized, 400% throughput increase on day one.
Case Study
Festival-Grade Network Engineering
A self-healing temporary network for FoST Fest at Snug Harbor — twelve landmarked buildings, a Great Lawn tent 600 feet from the nearest switch, thousands of concurrent devices.
Case Study
The Night $4.6 Million Moved Over Wi-Fi
Event network design for the charity:water Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art — traffic-modeled for peak load, tested before the night, invisible on the night.