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

[Greg Cox]

> 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

Sufficient power connections, preferably on 2 different circuit breakers.
Surge protection (if it's a new buildout, get the electrical guy to put
 a whole-panel protector in).
Safe fire extinguisher.
2 wall jacks for POTS lines. (you never know when you'll want that
 dialin modem)
1 wall jack  for in-room access (you never know, and it'll keep grubby
 paws off your clean, organized patch panel)