Just walked out of a data center in Austin

The cable management was so bad I counted 12 unlabeled patch cables running across the floor - who else has seen setups that make you question your career choices?

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pat_roberts552d ago

Oh man, that's rough. I've seen some sketchy setups where the cable management looked like a spider web from a horror movie. Unlabeled cables on the floor is a classic "I'm going to kick this and bring down the whole network" kind of vibe. Reminds me of a place where we found a zip-tied mess that took three days to untangle. Your mileage may vary, but those career-questioning moments just come with the territory in this field.

lucast812d ago

That zip-tied nightmare sounds like an IT rite of passage nobody asked for. I feel your pain man, those career-questioning moments are way too real.

amyh122d ago

Nah, zip ties are a sign of commitment. That cable’s not going anywhere.