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Over the past year we've offered a lot of advice. Some of our readers have found it very valuable and have already seen the results of implementing a few of these simple suggestions. Go through the list and see what you've already done (or what needs to be done) or use it as a guide for your Data Center New Year's Resolutions.
- Keep the dust out of the data center by keeping it out. Seal up any openings to adjoining areas. Don't let others' dirt and dust cause problems for your data center.
- Take it outside. Keep your room free from dust and fire hazards by opening new equipment outside of the data center and leaving all cardboard in the loading area.
- What a headache! We have enough problems during the day that give us a headache, why make the air we breathe one of them. We featured an EPA study this year in our newsletter that suggests monitoring air quality and keeping detailed records of the chemicals used in your room. These few simple steps can keep your employees healthy and happy (not to mention, more productive) – which might cut down on a few of your headaches!
- Trip us up. Protecting exposed wires can save a few more headaches (see above) and prevent data loss. Simply using plastic ties or encasing wires in plastic tubing can prevent a passer-by from accidentally tripping and pulling a wire loose.
- Fire Suppression Training. After learning about a Halon dump in a data center, we ran an article about the importance of training your staff on the use and safety of your fire suppression system. A 15-minute refresher or training can save a great deal of money. Be sure your vendors have a good understanding of your system too!
I hope you found these tips helpful over the past year, and that they have or will help the life safety of your people, your data and your business mission. If there was an article that you found extremely helpful and it is excluded from the list, please let us know. We'll gladly feature it in another list and how it helped you, and the results you achieved.
Thank you for reading and I look forward to featuring more informative articles in 2004!
Happy Holidays,
Matt
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