[TriLUG] OT: Designing a computer lab layout

[Jim Ray]

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ken Mink [mailto:kmtrilug at nc.rr.com]
> Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2003 2:39 PM
> To: trilug at trilug.org
> Subject: Re: [TriLUG] OT: Designing a computer lab layout
> 
> As everyone has pointed, be very aware of power. Very. One data center
I
> had had enough power to keep the machines running, but not enough to
> start them all at once. 

[jr> ] 
[jr> ] use sequential automation equipment to avoid spike

> With the size of the room, wireless would be a big advantage. Less
wire
> clutter and tripping hazards. If specific machines that will be in the
> room is static, you could go with 802.11a or g and get the speed
boost.
> If outside people will be bringing machines in, go with 802.11b.
Someone
> else mentioned that you may want wired LAN if you're moving large
files
> around. Heed that advice. If you go with 802.11b and users are
twiddling
> their thumbs waiting for file transfers, you'll be pulling UTP soon
> enough.
> 
> I worked one place where we had full spectrum fluorescents bulbs. It
was
> so much nicer than the standard fluorescent bulbs. They're a little
more
> expensive than standard bulbs, but still cheaper than incandescent's
> power bills in the long run.

[jr> ] 
[jr> ] black lights and fluorescent posters work well :-)