[AusNOG] Process for installing new kit in existing racks in .au data centres?

[Mark Newton]

On 24 Mar 2014, at 4:17 pm, Robert Hudson <hudrob at gmail.com> wrote:

> I'll echo the responses so far - even with "average" data centre operators, once on the approved access list, I rock up with whatever I want, and install it into the rack I'm paying for as I see fit.  If I need dock access, I'll let them know in advance.

Equinix IBXs in the US want asset numbers or serial numbers of installed kit. Their security folks also require an authorized person to cite the asset number or serial number of each item that is removed from the facility.

I can't remember if they work the same way in Australia.

   - mark