[IMC-Tech] Re: [UCIMC-Finance] Server Room Improvements...

[Danielle Chynoweth]

the next finance meeting is thursday at 5:30 in the IMC office. -  
danielle


On Nov 14, 2006, at 12:24 PM, dan blah wrote:

> On 11/13/06, Danielle Chynoweth <chyn at ojctech.com> wrote:
>>
>> Dan,
>>
>> (wearing my IMC hat)
>>
>> In return for free server space, I think OJC should agree in  
>> writing to pay
>> for:
>>
>> - Re-keying the locks on all 3 inspector doors to that gallery.
>>
>> - A fan for increased ventilation, if we find it is needed with  
>> more servers
>> in the space.
>> - Any electrical upgrades needed.
>>
> I will pass then on to OJC (wearing my OJC hat).
>
>> It should be made clear that OJC may not use this space for  
>> storage without
>> additional approval from the IMC.
>>
>> Who has access to the space should also be clear since OJC has  
>> raised lots
>> of concerns about security and I prefer to have clarity of policy  
>> rather
>> than being the one everyone bitches to.
>>
>> In terms of the length of this agreement, please tell the list how  
>> much it
>> would cost OJC to rent server space of the size they are requesting?
>>
> the only thing to compare rack space to are data centers that provide
> redundant power/cooling/connectivity and other services at the cost or
> $300+ a month.  as ojc will be utilizing existing utilities they are
> already getting billed for and nothing special in ventilation,
> redundancy, and with the total space taken up will be less than 4
> square feet, i think the cost of this would be whatever imc's going
> rate is per square foot.
>
> is the next meeting this thursday at 7?
>
>> thanks,
>> Danielle
>>
>>
>>
>> On Nov 10, 2006, at 7:30 PM, dan blah wrote:
>>
>> Hey all,
>> I wanted to get everyone in the loop about potential upcoming  
>> upgrades
>> to the server space provided by OJC (the main upstairs tenant).  OJC
>> is requesting use of the existing imc-tech server space in the spy
>> gallery.
>>
>> The upgrade will include running new cable from the old OJC server
>> space to the server space inside of the spy gallery, installation  
>> of a
>> patch panel in the spy gallery, a ventilated rack, and  
>> installation of
>> a ventilation fan in the spy gallery.  OJC has offered to let imc- 
>> tech
>> and its projects (chambana.net, CUWiN, etc.) utilize available rack
>> and patch panel space provided it is not needed by OJC (there will be
>> available space).  This will help cleanly wire the upstairs offices
>> and existing servers as well as provide adequate security and
>> ventilation for the servers.  Again, OJC will be paying all costs.
>>
>> Please add this to the next finance meeting agenda.  Also, I would
>> like to confer with Mike Lehman (in person?) about the current power
>> situation before next Thursday's meeting.  We need to decide on what
>> electrical work (if any) will need to be done.
>>
>> Please raise any concerns or questions between now and next  
>> Thursday's
>> finance meeting.  If all goes well work will begin the Friday
>> following approval from Thursday's meeting.
>>
>> --
>> Daniel
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