1. Network switches will be Aruba (HPE) 6300L series or equivalent, Aruba (HPE) 6400 series blades SKU# R0X38C, SKU# R0X41C series or equivalent, and Aruba (HPE) SFP56 transceiver module R0M48A. 2. Switches must be new (not refurbished) and with a full, lifetime manufacturer warranty (lifetime preferred). No grey market items will be accepted. 3. Centralized management of the network switches to include firmware upgrades, configuration changes, policy changes, etc. with licenses sufficient to provide management of all network switches. 4. Configuration of the switches by the vendor’s engineers to replicate our current VLAN structure and make any changes needed for wireless infrastructure. 5. All licenses necessary to support these services: OSPF, PIM Dense mode, PIM Sparse mode, VRRP, multicast, IPHELPER, DHCP, RIP. 6. Licensing cost projection for years 1-5 of ownership 7. Maintenance cost projection for years 1-5 of ownership 8. New fiber patch cables
