[TriLUG] OT advice on connectivity and machine closet/room

Lee Fickenscher elfick at trilug.org
Thu Feb 13 17:27:42 EST 2003


JoJo,

Pretty good list... I want to emphasize your #2 and add:

9. Electrical: 30amp 120v or 220v will probably be needed

Good luck,
Lee

On Thu, Feb 13, 2003 at 04:23:59PM -0500, JoJo Almario wrote:
> gang
> 
> Part of my organization is leaving UNC thus leaving the UNC 
> connectivity.  It is my job to set them up with connectivity at their 
> new offices.  So far I need ideas on a good broad band business 
> provider, and what it takes to setup a closet or a small machine room 
> for a whole buildings connectivity.  I have a list of things I have 
> thought of.  If it looks like there is anything major missing or 
> thoughts or advice on some of the stuff I have written down, it would be 
> much appreciatedif anyone chimes in.  Especially where I can find good 
> deals on the items. I have never done this before so obvious suggestions 
> to outright flames are welcome.
> 
> 1. Broad band provider.
> 2. ac unit for machine room or closet
> 3. rack
> 4 rackmount ups
> 5. connection to the upstairs
> 6. Connection to main office
> 7. Patch panel
> 8. Firewall/gateway/router
> 
> ANy and all suggestions welcome.
> 
> JoJo
> 
> -- 
> 
> JoJo Almario
> Network Administrator
> Intrah /UNC School of Medicine
> Office - 919-843-5145
> Fax    - 919-966-6816
> jalmario at intrah.org
> 
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