Derwiser successfully implemented a structured campus networking solution for Bihar Animal Science University, Patna, enabling reliable digital connectivity across academic, administrative, and research facilities.
As many as 14 new buildings at Bihar Animal Sciences University in Patna have been completed with state-of-the-art facilities. Various academic, administrative, and residential structures on the 224.53-acre campus are being developed. The green building architecture on the university campus is equipped with modern technology and the latest equipment. Enhanced facilities for research and training are also being developed in this state-of-the-art facility. DERWISER, with its certified partner, delivered a well-organized IT backbone to support daily operations, centralized systems, and long-term digital expansion.
Project Background
Universities with diverse academic blocks, laboratories, administrative offices, and support facilities require predictable and dependable network performance.
For Bihar Animal Science University, the objective was to establish:
- Structured horizontal connectivity across departments
- A dependable backbone interconnecting campus blocks
- A scalable foundation aligned with future IT growth
The emphasis was not just on speed but on network consistency and operational stability.
Project Requirements
Based on campus IT planning and infrastructure objectives, the following requirements were defined:
- CAT6A LSZH cabling for horizontal connectivity, approximately 1.71 lakh meters for various connections for data, CCTV, Wi-Fi, access control, BMS, etc.
- 10 Gbps performance over copper at the access layer with PoE Type 4 rating, complying with various end-device PoE requirements.
- Single-mode optical fiber for backbone connectivity, approximately 20+ km for connecting all buildings with the data centre for seamless connectivity.
- 10/40/100 Gbps performance over fibre across core links, as per end-user device core bandwidth requirements.
- Infrastructure suitable for academic, administrative, and research environments for approximately 3,000 drops on copper end-to-end 10G connectivity.
- Structured cabling designed for long-term maintainability for approximately 500+ connections on OFC to connect the entire campus backbone.
Deployment Approach
Derwiser followed a structured design methodology to ensure that each network layer had a defined and optimized role within the overall campus architecture.
The approach included:
- Complying with and meeting the technical specifications of the RFP.
- Understanding the requirements with Derwiser Certified Networking Partner (DCNP) and training site engineers to use correct installation practices to achieve maximized throughput.
- Deploying CAT6A LSZH copper cabling for reliable access-layer connectivity
- Implementing a single-mode fiber backbone to interconnect campus facilities
- Structuring the network to separate access and backbone traffic
- Designing the infrastructure to allow incremental upgrades without re-cabling and providing scope to increase the IT facility without disturbing the existing or already laid backbone.
The objective was to deliver consistent performance under daily load conditions while maintaining readiness for future enhancement.
Infrastructure Delivered
Horizontal Connectivity
Derwiser deployed CAT6A LSZH structured cabling across academic and administrative buildings to provide 1 Gbps copper connectivity at user endpoints.
Key focus areas included:
- Reliable day-to-day connectivity for faculty and administrative users
- LSZH cabling suitable for institutional environments
- Organized structured cabling for easier maintenance
- Consistent access-layer performance across departments
Backbone Connectivity
A single-mode optical fiber backbone was implemented to interconnect major campus buildings and centralized network equipment, supporting 10 Gbps data transmission.
Key focus areas included:
- Stable inter-building connectivity
- Low signal loss over extended distances
- Reliable data transmission for centralized systems
- Scalable backbone infrastructure for future bandwidth requirements
Outcome
The completed deployment provided Bihar Animal Science University with a structured and dependable campus network foundation:
- Meeting and exceeding the technical parameters of the RFP
- Installation practices followed in accordance with the global standard of structured cabling, ANSI/TIA/EIA 568 B.2
- Conforming to safety parameters for educational institutions, including LSZH (low smoke zero halogen) and RoHS
- Reliable 10 Gbps fiber backbone performance
- High-bandwidth backbone with greater headroom for future proofing
- Reduced risk of backbone congestion
- A scalable infrastructure aligned with institutional growth
Key Highlights
Structured and Maintainable Campus Network Architecture
Designed for Academic and Research Environments
Delivered by Derwiser for Long-Term Reliability
Conclusion
The campus network infrastructure delivered by Derwiser at Bihar Animal Science University, Patna, represents a structured and dependable deployment tailored to academic environments. By integrating organized CAT6A horizontal connectivity with a stable 10 Gbps fiber backbone, Derwiser established a digital framework that supports institutional operations today while enabling future expansion and creating a reference.
