Physical Network Audit
A leading Telecoms Provider sought to optimise its data centre operations. The objective was to conduct a comprehensive hardware and cabling audit to enhance operational efficiency and plan for future infrastructure upgrades.
Project Challenges
- Infrastructure Complexity: The data centres housed a mix of legacy and modern equipment, resulting in a convoluted cabling system that complicated maintenance and scalability efforts.
- Documentation Gaps: Over time, inadequate record-keeping led to a lack of accurate documentation for hardware assets and cabling pathways, hindering effective management and troubleshooting.
ROC Approach
- Comprehensive Hardware Inventory: Technicians conducted a detailed assessment of all hardware components, recording device types, configurations, and physical locations within the data centres.
- End-to-End Cabling Trace: A meticulous trace of all cabling was performed, documenting connections from origin to termination points. This included identifying cable types, labelling inconsistencies, and mapping out the physical routing of cables.
- Data Consolidation and Analysis: Collected data was organised into detailed reports, including rack elevation diagrams and cabling matrices, providing a clear visualisation of the current infrastructure.
Results
The hardware and cabling audit delivered significant benefits:
- Enhanced Operational Efficiency: A streamlined cabling infrastructure reduced complexity, leading to easier maintenance and improved system reliability.
- Informed Decision-Making: Accurate documentation empowered the firm to make strategic decisions regarding infrastructure investments and upgrades.
Services Provided:
Physical Network Audit
Scope and Duration:
3 Data Centres 6 weeks
Complexity:
6000 Devices & Patching Matrixes
Workforce:
12 skilled technicians