Network Access Switch Refresh Project

Stanford Health Care (SHC) Technology and Digital Solutions (TDS) is implementing new security measures across all SHC locations to enhance security protocols.
The existing network switches will be upgraded to new models with advanced security features, requiring temporary network downtime in the building.
A network switch is a device that connects multiple devices on a local network and efficiently directs data only to the device it's meant for.
Work to replace the switches at 420 Broadway Pavilion D will begin on October 11, 2025, and continue throughout October and November.
There are a total of seven switches to replace over a period of 8 weeks.
Tentative dates for the Network Access Switch Refresh Project are:
- October 11, 2025: Independent distribution frame (IDF)/switch, 3rd Floor
- October 25, 2025: IDF/switch, 2nd Floor
- November 8, 2025: Main distribution frame (MDF)/IDF/switch, 1st Floor
- November 10, 2025 - November 24, 2025: Migration of vendor devices, All Floors
Minimal to no impact is expected for patients, visitors, or staff as work is scheduled on Saturdays outside of regular business hours and will be contained to the independent distribution frame (IDF) rooms and main distribution frame (MDF) room
- The third floor will not have internet on Saturday, October 11, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
TDS conducted a site walk with all clinic managers in Pavilion D regarding the scope of work.
Respective business leaders from all clinics and offices have assigned end-users familiar with the critical clinical applications, workflows, functionality testing, to work closely with the SHC applications and project teams (network, security, and IT infrastructure teams).
The project team will work with the SHC business, application owners and end users working on these devices to validate all the functions post-upgrade.

Network Access Switch Refresh Project

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Your Property/Facility Management Team:

Jan Cruz

John Wrixton

Genesis Garcia

Chris McGougan