Client Results — Healthcare

New Surgery Center Gets Enterprise-Grade Network from Ground Up

Complete wired and wireless Cisco network infrastructure implementation with Layer 3 routing and OSPF integration enables seamless connectivity across a regional healthcare system's multi-site architecture.

Healthcare networking · Cisco infrastructure · Multi-site integration
16
Access points deployed
Centrally managed wireless coverage
5
Switch stack
Catalyst 9300L with Layer 3 routing
OSPF
Inter-site routing
Seamless multi-site connectivity
Day one
Operations ready
Complete validation and handoff
Healthcare

The Organization

A regional healthcare system expanding operations with a new surgery center facility requiring enterprise-grade network infrastructure integrated with existing multi-site network architecture and centralized management systems.

Multi-site healthcare network with existing Wireless LAN Controller infrastructure and OSPF routing topology requiring seamless integration for new facility operations.

The Challenge

The healthcare system needed to establish complete network infrastructure for a new surgery center from the ground up, ensuring seamless integration with existing multi-site operations while maintaining enterprise-grade reliability and security standards.

The implementation required careful coordination with existing network operations and infrastructure to avoid disruption while establishing scalable connectivity for critical healthcare operations.

New facility requiring complete network infrastructure from scratch
Integration with existing multi-site healthcare network topology
Need for enterprise-grade reliability supporting critical surgical operations
Centralized management consistency across healthcare system sites
Coordination requirements to avoid disruption during cutover activities

IVI's Approach

IVI delivered a comprehensive network infrastructure implementation with purpose-built design, enterprise-grade hardware deployment, and seamless integration with existing healthcare system operations.

Phase 1: Discovery and Design

Conducted comprehensive network design sessions to establish requirements and integration points, developing purpose-built architecture for surgical facility operations aligned with multi-site infrastructure.

Phase 2: Core Infrastructure Implementation

Deployed and configured 5 x Catalyst 9300L switches in stack configuration with Layer 3 routing, OSPF peering, and optimized VLAN architecture for healthcare operations.

Phase 3: Wireless Infrastructure Deployment

Integrated 16 access points with existing central Wireless LAN Controller for consistent policy enforcement and high-performance coverage throughout the facility.

Phase 4: Validation and Operational Handoff

Completed connectivity validation, OSPF routing verification, as-built documentation, and provided 4 hours of remote support for immediate post-cutover operational needs.

Technology Stack Implemented

Cisco Catalyst 9300L
5-switch stack with Layer 3 routing capabilities
OSPF Routing Protocol
Inter-site connectivity and routing integration
Cisco Wireless Access Points
16 APs for comprehensive facility coverage
Central Wireless LAN Controller
Centralized wireless management and policy enforcement
VLAN Architecture
Segmented network topology with SVIs for healthcare operations

Implementation Results

The implementation delivered a fully operational, enterprise-grade network infrastructure that seamlessly integrates with the healthcare system's existing multi-site architecture while providing scalable foundation for future growth.

Seamless multi-site integration

OSPF routing configuration enables transparent connectivity across the healthcare system's network topology with validated inter-site routing and peering.

Enterprise-grade reliability

Catalyst 9300L switch stack provides redundant Layer 3 routing capabilities with optimized VLAN architecture supporting critical surgical operations from day one.

Centralized wireless management

16 access points integrated with existing WLC infrastructure ensure consistent wireless policy enforcement and high-performance coverage throughout the facility.

Operational readiness

Complete validation, as-built documentation, and immediate post-cutover support ensure smooth operational handoff with 4 hours of remote assistance included.

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FAQs
How do you ensure network integration doesn't disrupt existing healthcare operations?

IVI coordinates carefully with existing network operations teams and implements during planned maintenance windows. The OSPF integration is validated in phases to ensure seamless connectivity before full cutover.

What level of redundancy is built into the network design?

The Catalyst 9300L switch stack provides hardware redundancy with Layer 3 routing capabilities. OSPF routing ensures multiple paths for inter-site connectivity, and the wireless infrastructure integrates with existing centralized management for consistent operations.

How quickly can the network infrastructure be deployed for a new facility?

Timeline depends on facility size and complexity, but this surgery center implementation demonstrates that complete wired and wireless infrastructure can be deployed efficiently with proper planning and coordination with existing network operations.

What ongoing support is provided after implementation?

IVI provides complete as-built documentation, connectivity validation, and immediate post-cutover support. The implementation includes 4 hours of remote support for operational questions during the initial period.

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