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Terms of Reference
Microsoft Exchange and Domain Controller/ AD implementation
Overview
Maldivian Red Crescent will implement it’s first Microsoft Exchange server and replace it’s current
Domain Controller within the first quarter of 2014. The purpose of the present tender is to
implement the corresponding servers inclusive of hardware and software requirements along with
supportive infrastructure.
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Contents
1. SERVERS ... 3
1.1. HARDWARE ... 3
1.1.1. Microsoft Exchange Server ... 3
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1. Servers
1.1.
Hardware
The following specifications describe the minimum requirement for the two servers respectively
1.1.1. Microsoft Exchange Server
Component Description QTY
Form factor Maximum 4U
Processor 6 core with 2.3GHz 02
Architecture 64bit
Cache memory 15MB L3
Memory 24GB DDR3-1333MHz
Network Controller 1Gb Ethernet port 04
Hard Drives Hot Swappable SFF HDD bays 08
Optical Drive SATA DVD-RW Optical drive bay 01
PCI Express slots Standard PCIe 3.0 02
Power Supply Hot swappable power supply 02
Fans Hot swappable Redundant Fan Modules 06
1.1.2.
Domain Controller / AD
Component Description QTY
Form factor Maximum 4U
Processor 6 core with 2.3GHz 02
Architecture 64bit
Cache memory 15MB L3
Memory 61GB DDR3-1333MHz
Network Controller 1Gb Ethernet port 04
Hard Drives Hot Swappable SFF HDD bays 08
Optical Drive SATA DVD-RW Optical drive bay 01
PCI Express slots Standard PCIe 3.0 02
Power Supply Hot swappable power supply 02
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2. Software
2.1.
Operating Systems
We will run two Windows Server Standard 2012 on both the servers
2.1.1.1.
Licensing
Proposals should contain all required licenses to operate the proposed solution with the proposed capacity. The proposed licenses for Windows Server should be under OLP
2.1.1.2.
Servers
Exchange server will run Microsoft Exchange Server Standard 2013 on the server dedicated for Exchange.
2.1.1.3.
Licensing
Proposals should contain all required licenses to operate the proposed solution with the proposed capacity. The proposed licenses for Exchange should be under OLP
2.2.
CALs
CALs required for the this solution are as below. However, please note that the number of CALs may vary at the time of implementation. This should not affect the proposals as this information will be provided to the winner after the announcement of the winner and prior to finalizing the implementation
Server No. of CALs
Microsoft Server 2012 100
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3. Storage systems
3.1.
Interface
All hard drives in the proposed solution must contain SAS SCSI interfaces
3.2.
Form Factor
All hard drives in the proposed solution must be SFF
3.3.
Capacity
Storage capacity of the Exchange server will be about 2 TB available storage. The specified amount need not be all usable. It is expected to propose storage capacity for Exchange with 5 x 1 TB hard drives. Please refer to the RAID configuration for the expected available storage capacity against data redundancy.
Storage Capacity of the Domain Controller /Active Directory server will be about 2 TB. Please refer to the RAID configuration for the expected available storage capacity against data redundancy.
3.4.
Speed
All hard drives proposed must have a minimum rotational speed of 10,000 rpm. Data transfer speed should not be less than 6Gbps
3.5.
RAID Configuration
Storage controller – Proposed solutions must contain, for each server, 2 x 300GB drives with
RAID 1 configured. This is where the OS and all applications reside
Storage - The proposals should contain solution for 5 x 1 TB hard drives with RAID 10
configuration for both servers
3.6.
Maintainability
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4. Server Rack
4.1.
Size
The Rack proposed must be 42U
4.2.
Features
The server rack should be of a recognized brand. It should contain integrated cooling fans atop. It should be lockable and should contain proper cable trays across the equipment. Both front and back should have full size doors and the side panels must be removable or swing-able. The rack should be sturdy and strong with adjustable foots
5. Power backups
Power backups need not be of a particular model. However, it should be a model that can be supported in-country and sockets should be compatible with standard flat 3 pin plugs or C14 input sockets and C13 output sockets
5.1.
Size
All power backups should be rack mountable and should provide significant power output with relation to its unit size thereby using up as less space from the rack for most power capacity
5.2.
Capacity
Proposed solutions should contain power backups and configurations that would allow both servers to run for at least 2 hours during a power outage
6. KVM
6.1.
Type
KVM proposed should be either lay flat or clamshell configuration. It is preferred if the KVM console has built-in KVM switch. It should support both servers and should contain a US keyboard layout and a track pad or a track ball
6.2.
Size
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7. Installation
7.1.
Configuration
All Exchange roles will run on the server dedicated for exchange including Hub Transport. DC / AD will run on the second server on Hyper-V. This is to allow using this server as a file server on a Linux platform which is beyond the scope of this project
7.2.
Security
A hardware firewall will be installed and configured for security which will also be handling spam. The firewall will be provided to the winner of the bid prior to implementation
8. Miscellaneous
8.1.
Submission of proposals
Proposals must include estimated time and maximum price for hardware and software installation for the proposed solution
8.2.
Extras
Any equipment that is not included in this ToR but essential for the implementation of the mentioned two servers will be provided by Maldivian Red Crescent prior to commencement of work
