4.3.5. Equipment Management

 
In IRM, equipment objects are used to define all hardware that is to be tracked either as an asset and / or that is used in tracking space, power and port capacity, availability and usage (cable connectivity).
 
Below is just an example of Equipment objects used to represent  hardware in IRM:
  • Data Stations (e.g. PC’s, Laptops, SmartPhones, etc.)
  • Faceplates (e.g. Workarea outlets, etc.)
  • Connecting Blocks (e.g. 66 Blocks, Patch panels, etc.)
  • Networking Equipment (e.g. Switches Routers, Firewalls, Multiplexers, etc.)
  • Environmental Equipment (e.g. Cabinets, Air Conditioners, etc.)
  • Security Equipment (e.g. Video Switches, Video Recorders, etc.)
  • Power Equipment (e.g. PDU, Remote Power Panels, Breakers, Outlets, Power strips ,etc.)
  • General Equipment (e.g. any device that does not fall into the other categories).
 
This section will introduce the user to the following functions:
  • Creating Equipment
  • Replacing Equipment
  • Moving Equipment
  • Removing Equipment
  • Labeling Equipment
  • Assigning Users Equipment
  • Managing Equipment in Rack Elevation
 
The following screenshot gives some examples of how Equipment objects are generally used within the IRM site workspace:
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Floorplans - Faceplates, PC’s & Telephones at desk

1. Floorplans - Faceplates, PC’s & Telephones at desk
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Dependency View - Ported Equipment

2. Dependency View - Ported Equipment
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Telecommunication rooms - Cabinet & wallboard positions

3. Telecommunication rooms - Cabinet & wallboard positions
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Rack Elevation - Equipment mounting position in a cabinet, rack, or wallboard

4. Rack Elevation - Equipment mounting position in a cabinet, rack, or wallboard