Some aspects of reliability assessment of the corporative data network with consideration of redundancy management

The paper considers the model of reliability of a spatially distributed corporative network with implementation of the batch redundancy of typical elements. The necessity of time factor, concerning the delivery of spare equipment, should be considered during the reliability modeling and, also, as a stockpiles management system, providing data collection about current condition and reliability of the network elements, operational stock management, and forming of the requests for spare parts from the central storage facility.