There's your argument right there. Putting a phone between your workstations and the network is a capital mistake. More precisely, letting your phones limit the speed at which your workstations can operate is a guaranteed failure.
Kurt On Fri, Mar 12, 2010 at 07:40, Andrew S. Baker <asbz...@gmail.com> wrote: > And this is precisely one of the problems that we have. The number of > lines they will agree to run is constrained because of the desire to go > converged. That means when the needs grow (such as backups of each desktop, > which is a planned option for the Macintosh systems on the network), there > will be "fun". > -ASB: http://XeeSM.com/AndrewBaker > > > On Fri, Mar 12, 2010 at 10:35 AM, tony patton > <tony.pat...@quinn-insurance.com> wrote: >> >> The only problem I have, is unless the phones support gigabit passthru, >> the desktop will only get 100Mb connection to the network. >> Only really becomes an issue when transferring large files, but still an >> issue. >> >> Regards >> >> Tony Patton >> Desktop Operations Cavan >> Ext 8078 >> Direct Dial 049 435 2878 >> email: tony.pat...@quinn-insurance.com >> >> >> >> From: >> "Glen Johnson" <gjohn...@vhcc.edu> >> To: >> "NT System Admin Issues" <ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com> >> Date: >> 12/03/2010 15:33 >> Subject: >> RE: Pros & Cons of Converged Networks (Voice / Data) >> >> >> >> I wouldn?t lobby against it. >> Just set up proper QOS and you should be good to go. >> Unless you?ve got a very good reason not to converge, doing so will make >> your life easier. Fewer switches and cables to maintain. >> >> From: Andrew S. Baker [mailto:asbz...@gmail.com] >> Sent: Friday, March 12, 2010 10:25 AM >> To: NT System Admin Issues >> Subject: Pros & Cons of Converged Networks (Voice / Data) >> >> I am not a huge fan of converged networks, although I will acknowledge the >> cost savings in many instances. >> >> I have a situation where we were planning to keep the data traffic and >> voice traffic separate, and all of a sudden (11th hour) that changed. >> >> *If* you were going to lobby against converging a network for 30-50 people >> on a floor that is being built out, what justification would you use? >> >> -ASB: http://XeeSM.com/AndrewBaker >> >> >> >> >> >> ==================================================================== >> http://www.quinn-insurance.com >> >> This e-mail is intended only for the addressee named above. The contents >> should not be copied nor disclosed to any other person. Any views or >> opinions expressed are solely those of the sender and >> do not necessarily represent those of QUINN-Insurance, unless otherwise >> specifically stated . As internet communications are not secure, >> QUINN-Insurance is not responsible for the contents of this message nor >> responsible for any change made to this message after it was sent by the >> original sender. Although virus scanning is used on all inbound and >> outbound e-mail, we advise you to carry out your own virus check before >> opening any attachment. We cannot accept liability for any damage >> sustained >> as a result of any software viruses. >> >> ==================================================================== >> >> QUINN-Life Direct Limited is regulated by the Financial Regulator. >> QUINN-Insurance Limited is regulated by the Financial Regulator and >> regulated by the Financial Services Authority for the conduct of UK >> business. >> >> ==================================================================== >> >> QUINN-Life Direct Limited is registered in Ireland, registration number >> 292374 and is a private company limited by shares. >> QUINN-Insurance Limited is registered in Ireland, registration number >> 240768 and is a private company limited by shares. >> Both companies have their head office at Dublin Road, Cavan, Co. Cavan. >> >> >> ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ >> ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ >> > > > > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~