I'm in the midst of yet another great datacenter move, and this one feels like it's been cobbled together from the scraps of chaos with a boatload of confusion and poor planning thrown in.  In the midst of all this chaos, so far no one has been injured, but I've been slowed down by not having the proper tools.  Since it's been a while since my last DC move, maybe I can be forgiven for some of the following oversights, but below are my observations about how to prepare for these events for those unlucky enough to be doing this for the first time, or are just really rusty! 

Tools

  • Screwdrivers (Philips, Flat, Torx, Hex - various sizes, two good assortments and drivers) 
  • Ka-bar folding knife <- Do NOT underestimate how much you will be using this
  • Socket set (Metric/SAE - 1/8-1/2", 3-18mm)
  • Zip-ties - 4-5", lots and lots. 
  • Side-cutters 
  • wifi hotspot/dumb switch (Linksys router) + cables.
  • extention core + household power switch 
  • DB9 F/F serial console cable
  • Cisco console cable
  • Vice-grips.
  • Flashlight + fresh batteries
  • A few magnets for holding paper to cages.
  • pens/pencils
  • first aid kit

Strange bits

  • C14 to NEMA 5-15R adapters ( or your local household equivalent - most PDUs s don't have standard 120/250 wiring any more)

Serial Console

Cisco:   
HP:       
Sparc:  
AIX:       

WIP. 

 

HP LAN fixes:  

IP Interfaces:  lanscan 

/etc/rc.config.d/netconf

 

/etc/rc.config.d/namesvrs

NIS_CLIENT=0/1 (off/on)