The integration of information technology (IT) systems with operational technology (OT) systems.
IT systems are used for data-centric computing;
OT systems monitor events, processes and devices, and make adjustments in enterprise and industrial operations.
A: Design Development/ Discovery:
Hardware and Software Required to Develop a Complete Solution:
1; IT Development Discovery:
a) Computer Network;
b) Voice and Data,
c) Wireless Network,
d) Operation System and intergration Software
2: OT Development Discovery
a) Physical Security: Intrusion, Access Control, Surveillance,
b) HVAC
c) Electrical Loads, Lighting
d) Solar and Energy storage
e) Customer Command and Control Displays
f) Fire System and Integration with sub systems.
h) Emergency Generator
IT/OT Component Hardware Convergence;
Network Server Rack, Control Cabinets, On Premises Server, Intergration Software, Network Management Switch, Network Media (coper, fiber, Cat6) Edge Switches, Physical Firewall/DNS For Cyber Security, Wireless Access Points, Router, Power Distribution Unit, UPS
B: Design Development/ Discovery (continued)
1: Where will server rack and cabinet be located
2: What Technology will be Intergrated into the IT/OT Network
3: What type of protocols and networks will these technologies use;
(Ethernet , BACNet, Modbus…. RS-485)
4; Plans for future expansion:
C: Integration Platform Drawing
D: Server Rack Diagram:
E: Integration Schedule
F: Controls Segment Drawing
G: Systems Integration Drawing;
1; IT/OT Network Topology