• Do a visual walkthrough of the room (best done with more than one person), looking for things out of place. Using 6S methods, clean up the room. Put things in their proper place (tools, logbooks, documents, dvd/cds, tapes, loose equipment, etc.)
  • Trash – never leave trash in a data center, empty it frequently. Boxes, extra/spare equipment, etc. should be kept in a separate room if possible or in a locked storage cabinet within the room.
  • Contaminants – avoid eating/drinking in the data center. Contaminants such as bugs, hair, skin, dust, etc. will happen, so dry “Swiffering” or similar is recommended on a weekly basis. Do not use a wet mop.
  • Labelling – keep labels up to date, concise, and understandable (to more than just you). Label EVERYTHING that makes sense to have a label. Equipment, cabling, outlets, A/C, etc. should be labelled with useful labels and verified that they are correct and up to date.
  • Visual Indicators – Alert lighting/LEDs, Alarm panels, Visual check logs, etc. should be easily viewable and up to date. LEDs/panels should be checked constantly, don’t rely on software monitoring to be accurate/timely.
  • FLOORING/WALLS/CEILING/LADDER-RACKS – check to make sure these are in good physical shape. Raised floor tiles should be checked to make sure the sub floor is sound and the tiles themselves are in proper condition with the right supports beneath. Walls and ceilings should be checked for any cracking/holes that could cause issues if not dealt with. Ladder racks should be inspected for safety.
  • NEATNESS – Make sure equipment, cabling, etc. is neat and orderly.