SMART BUILDINGS

Asset Classes

Focus Area

Network and Integration

Topic

Network Availability

Question #

N2.3 Redundant Connectivity

Question

Is internet availability redundant across the site?

Applicability

Applicable to All Buildings

Answer

Yes or No or Partial

Description

Redundant internet connectivity through the use of redundant network infrastructure and multiple ISP connections improves the resilience of the site

Requirements

  1. Provide redundant internet connections to network infrastructure
  2. Provide redundant servers and multiple ISP connections to site
  3. Provide appropriate location for redundant equipment (e.g., not in basements due to flood risk)

Documentation

  • Compliance Registers
  • Use case — Benefits Realization Report
  • Integrations Report

Lead

Other Notes

Scoring

Yes – 2/2, No – 0/2, Partial – 1/2

Scoring Notes

Full points awarded if all items above are met, partial points awarded if one item is met

Verification