What Thirty Years Leaves Behind
A surveillance-room remodel uncovered decades of abandoned cabling above the ceiling and behind the walls, giving us a chance to clear it out and start clean.
Weekly field notes
Work worth sharing.
Short reports from the field: what we encountered, what we changed, and what other organizations can learn from it.
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When the Rack Hides the Network
Years of unmanaged changes can make a network rack difficult to service safely, especially at remote sites with limited technical support.
Scotch Tape, Solid Cable
A customer-installed cable held in place with Scotch tape still passed qualification well above the touchscreen controller’s needs.
Simpler Control for Every Screen
We upgraded nine displays to support both satellite and streaming sources, then expanded tablet controls for easier day-to-day operation.
Two MX250s, No Downtime
We replaced two Meraki MX250 security appliances without taking the site offline.
Before the Lid Goes On
Final checks on a 96-strand fiber enclosure connecting four satellite buildings to the main building.
Seventeen Speakers Ready for the Ceiling
We unboxed and prepped 17 ceiling speakers for installation at a new arcade.
A Camera Watching the Lights
A discreet AI camera in downtown Reno monitors architectural lighting for outages and programming anomalies.
The Six-Month Closet Checkup
A six-month maintenance visit found the main IT closet in rough shape, with loose cabling, trash, and plenty of cleanup ahead.
Final Testing on a 10U AV Rack
A compact AV rack built into an existing cupboard supports seven TVs, two microphones, and overhead audio for the main room and patio.