Describing the Campus Infrastructure Module
Modules of the Enterprise Campus

The Enterprise Campus functional area includes the Campus Infrastructure, Network Management, Server Farm, and Edge Distribution modules. Each module has a specific function within the campus network.

  • Campus Infrastructure module – comprised of a Building Access and Distribution submodule. Connects users within the campus to the Server Farm and Edge Distribution modules. The Campus Infrastructure module is composed of one or more floors or buildings connected to the Campus Backbone submodule.
  • Network Management module – performs system logging and authentication as well as network monitoring and general configuration management functions.
  • Server Farm module – contains e-mail and corporate servers providing application, file, print, e-mail, and Domain Name System (DNS) services to internal users.
  • Edge Distribution module – aggregates the connectivity from the various elements at the Enterprise Edge functional area and routes the traffic into the Campus Backbone submodule.