January 14, 2004
Mission Impossible, Day 3
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So we couldn't get the switches up. Not a problem, just run a patch cord from the rs-232 aux jack on the router to the console jack on the switch and let the NIC/NOC/Whatever configure it themselves.
Except the router and the switch are on different floors. Still not a problem. Have a couple of RJ-48 to 8 pins of an M66 block adapters. Run the patch from the Aux jack to a tie cable, out of the tie cable to the console jack.
Meanwhile find out the that 2'x3'x full or hald height server cabinets haave morphed into 80" tall equipment racks. Cabinets can sit on the floor. Racks have to be bolted down and earthquake braced. The racks may move from where I planned for the cabinets -- can't run the VAM cables until after the equipment arrives as I don't KNOW where the cables will be running to. Also informed today they need a 20-amp twist-lock outlet. I have 20 amp blade outlet in the '81 building and a choice of 20 amp blade or 30 amp twistlock in the '41 building. Have a call in for an electrician.
As I was quitting for the day I was told the switches are up. Will test them tomorrow.
Posted by at January 14, 2004 08:40 PM