The Design and Organization of Data Centers/Outfitting

Furniture

Put EVERYTHING on wheels

• Computer Desk

• Rolling Chairs

• General storage - shelving, cabinets, or bookcases

• Key box

Tools

• Cordless, keyless-chuck power screwdriver

• Phillips and slotted screwdrivers

• Extra long screwdrivers

• Short ratcheted screwdrivers

• Wire clippers

• Socket set

• Adjustable wrench

• Allen wrenches

• 66 and 110 punchdown tools

• Tone generator and sniffer

• And a cloth tool bag to put it all in.

Equipment

• 6 foot fiberglass ladder - Fiberglass is safer than aluminum around electricity

• Fans for cooling

• Cheap analog phone (for testing lines)

• Two suction lifters - for raised floors

• Label maker

• Pallet Jack - Delivery drivers will often not have them

• Rechargeable wall mounted flashlights near all doors

• Cordless phone with headset - Typing is much easier.

• Fireproof lidded wastebaskets - Wastebaskets can be a source of fire, but wastebaskets are key in maintaining a clean workspace.