Building a High-Availability Enterprise Network for an Aerospace Research & Manufacturing Company
The Challenge
A mid-sized aerospace manufacturing and research organization was experiencing challenges with network scalability, security, and operational resilience. As the business expanded across multiple departments—including engineering, finance, sales, marketing, and research laboratories—it required a modern infrastructure capable of supporting critical workloads while maintaining strict network segregation. The organization needed to: Securely isolate departmental traffic and sensitive systems. Support high-performance engineering and CAD workstations. Eliminate single points of failure in internet connectivity. Improve network reliability and business continuity. Establish a scalable foundation for future growth and facility expansion. Provide controlled guest access without exposing internal resources. The existing approach lacked the architecture necessary to support enterprise-scale operations and long-term business objectives.
The Solution
PluggedSpace designed and delivered a high-availability enterprise network architecture based on Cisco technologies and industry-standard infrastructure practices. The solution included: A three-tier Core-Distribution-Access architecture to improve performance, manageability, and scalability. VLAN-based network segmentation to isolate departments and enhance security. A structured enterprise IP addressing strategy using a private 10.0.0.0/16 network. Dual-ISP connectivity with automated failover to minimize downtime during service disruptions. Fiber-optic backbone connectivity between critical infrastructure components. Access Control Lists (ACLs) and port security policies to restrict unauthorized access. Dedicated support for engineering and research environments requiring high-performance connectivity. Comprehensive testing and validation of routing, failover, DHCP, and security controls. The architecture was designed to support current operational demands while providing flexibility for future expansion.
The Result
The deployment delivered a secure, resilient, and future-ready network infrastructure that aligned with the organization's operational and growth objectives. Key outcomes included: Successful segmentation of all business units into secure network zones. High-availability internet access through dual-provider redundancy. Improved security through guest network isolation and access controls. Reliable support for engineering, research, and business-critical applications. Verified failover capability across network and connectivity layers. Simplified infrastructure management through standardized design and addressing. Scalability to support additional users, devices, facilities, and future technology initiatives. Impact Metrics 60+ enterprise devices supported. 5 secure departmental network segments deployed. Dual-ISP redundancy implemented. 100% successful failover and connectivity validation tests. Enterprise-grade architecture capable of supporting future organizational growth. Industry: Aerospace Manufacturing & Research Engagement Type: Enterprise Network Architecture & Infrastructure Modernization Client: Confidential Aerospace Manufacturing Company (Name Withheld)
At a Glance
Impact
PluggedSpace built a high-availability Cisco-based enterprise network with redundancy, segmentation, and secure access controls. The redesign eliminated major single points of failure while improving reliability, cybersecurity, and operational continuity across critical departments. The result is a scalable, high-performance infrastructure that supports research, engineering workloads, and future expansion.
Duration
3 months
Technologies
Cisco