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1.4. Wiring Closets

• Must Have Practices

  • Adequate power and cooling

    • Security and communication systems rely on network services

    • Use dedicated power circuits

    • UPS to handle brief power outage

  • Secure, locked location

• Best Practices

  • Devoted to no other equipment other than network/server hardware

  • Card access with logging

  • Security cameras

  • Document cabling and label all equipment

  • UPS to handle extended power outage

  • Generator to provide backup power