[Rack] Current network setup? Network wiki page?

Rubin Abdi rubin at starset.net
Mon Aug 11 23:31:19 UTC 2014


Casey Callendrello wrote on 2014-08-11 16:08:
> There is no real reason we need to have any switches at the router.
> The only reason we did was to split out Sonic to bikeshed and
> Minotaur. If we have any dumb switch, it could be in the locked
> rack.

This is a good point, though I feel like people will still want to plug
shit in, or have that ability. We should keep a dumb switch outside the
shelf along with the patch panel.

Also is anyone labeling the patch panel? Please do.

> Then the whole network distribution could be unmanaged. However, loop
> guard would be nice. I've seen loops cabled in to the distribution
> before (lol).

Remember the wired network is in the Voluntary network. If it gets
fucked with, that's ok just as long as it doesn't effect wifi users.

> Rubin, if you want to replace Susan with a smaller rack /
> construction, go for it. It's a fine idea. The only thing to be aware
> of is the UPS, which weighs maybe 25 kgs. Everything else is
> lightweight and fabless.

Yeah fuck that. No more full sized servers. If we get one of these
that's enough to deal with brown outs. If the power goes out,
Noisebridge has other problems.

http://www.amazon.com/APC-BE550G-Back-UPS-Outlet-550VA/dp/B0019804U8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1407799650&sr=8-1&keywords=ups+power+strip

-- 
Rubin
rubin at starset.net

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