OPNET ImplementationOPNET Implementationfor thefor the

UAE University Campus UAE University Campus NetworkNetwork

ByByHashir KidwaiHashir Kidwai

Dr. Shakil AkhtarDr. Shakil AkhtarDr. Khaled ShoabDr. Khaled ShoabDr. Faraj SallabiDr. Faraj Sallabi

IntroductionIntroduction OPNET is a Network Simulation OPNET is a Network Simulation

and Modeling Software.and Modeling Software. Modules of OPNET used in UAE Modules of OPNET used in UAE

UniversityUniversity OPNET ModelerOPNET Modeler

Version of OPNET Modeler used Version of OPNET Modeler used in UAE Universityin UAE University

Educational version 10.0Educational version 10.0 Other Modules are:Other Modules are:

NetDoctor ModuleNetDoctor Module ACE Module etc.ACE Module etc.

Network Diagram of UAE Network Diagram of UAE UniversityUniversity

PUBLIC ATMCLOUDFROM

ETISALAT

PUBLIC ATMCLOUDFROM

ETISALAT

INTERNET

INTERNET

ZYED CENTRALLIBRARY

ZYED CENTRALLIBRARY

ISLAMIC INSTITUTE CAMPUS

ISLAMIC INSTITUTE CAMPUS

MIRFACAMPUS

MIRFACAMPUS

MAQAMCAMPUS

MAQAMCAMPUS

FMHS CAMPUS

FMHS CAMPUS

MUWAIJI CAMPUS

MUWAIJI CAMPUS

JIMI-2 CAMPUS

JIMI-2 CAMPUS

JIMI-I CAMPUS

JIMI-I CAMPUS

FSO

100

Mb

ps

20 Mbps

FSO1Gbps

34 Mbps

(Inac

tive)

2.04

Mbps

FSO

1 Gbp

s

34 Mbps

(Inactive)

34 Mbp

s

50

Mbps

34 M

bps

STM

1

Implementation and Future Implementation and Future DirectionsDirections

Step #1Step #1 Gather the detailed network information from ITC’s Gather the detailed network information from ITC’s

network Engineers (In Progress).network Engineers (In Progress). Step #2Step #2

Develop the Core Network Diagram in OPNET (done).Develop the Core Network Diagram in OPNET (done). Step #3Step #3

Generate fictitious data by implementing fake network Generate fictitious data by implementing fake network diagrams within every subnet (In Progress).diagrams within every subnet (In Progress).

Step #4Step #4 Develop a preliminary report/paper on the progress of the Develop a preliminary report/paper on the progress of the

project. (Not Done)project. (Not Done)

IFDs (Contd.) IFDs (Contd.)

Step #5Step #5 Generate real network diagrams with originally used switches and Generate real network diagrams with originally used switches and

routers of each and every subnet (Not Done).routers of each and every subnet (Not Done).

Step #6Step #6 Start collecting real data (This year) (Not Done).Start collecting real data (This year) (Not Done).

Step #7Step #7 Add and Generate What-if Scenarios by implementing new services or Add and Generate What-if Scenarios by implementing new services or

modifying the network (Not Done) (Next Year). modifying the network (Not Done) (Next Year).

Step #8Step #8 Develop a paper based on the results collected (This Year) (Not Develop a paper based on the results collected (This Year) (Not

Done).Done).

Core DiagramCore Diagram Main DaigramMain Daigram ShowingShowing

Maqam CampusMaqam Campus Zyed Central LibraryZyed Central Library Jimm1 and Jimmi2 Jimm1 and Jimmi2

CampusCampus ITC (Information ITC (Information

Technology CentreTechnology Centre FMHS, Murwaji FMHS, Murwaji

CampusesCampuses All are connected to IT All are connected to IT

Centre through ATM E-3/1 Centre through ATM E-3/1 and FSO links.and FSO links.

Campus DiagramCampus Diagram

Islamic Institute/ITC Islamic Institute/ITC subnet .subnet .

ResultsResults

Some more ResultsSome more Results

Conclusion Conclusion

DemonstrationDemonstration Open DiscussionOpen Discussion Q/AQ/A