Equipment check list

Do not forget packing this before departing!

Note

Never let equipment pass through the doors of the warehouse without writing down its ID!

Tools

  • Cable crimps
  • Screw drivers, hammer, pliers
  • LAN testers

Accessories

Make sure that you know something in advance about the room, how many electrical outlets you have etc. You need to know how many metres of network cable that you need, and how many power extension cables.

  • LAN cables

  • Ethernet plugs for DIY cables

    • 2 for each computer
    • 2 for each switch connection
    • 2 for the server
    • 2 for printer
    • 10-20% extra for errors
  • Power cables for desktop computers and screens

  • Power supplies for laptops

  • VGA cables

  • Extension cables

  • Good mood

  • Projector + long VGA cable and power cable

  • Switch + Serial port (room for computers + server + printer + connection between switches)

  • Cable clips

  • Lots of plastic strips to fixate loose cables

  • Labels and pen

Optional

  • UPS + UPS power cable
  • Speakers

Spare parts

Note

It’s best to setup and test the server before going. In case you are unable to test the server, make sure to bring an extra server or server data hard drive.

Warning

Computers can be broken in transport. Typically, 1 or 2 machines may be dead on arrival. You should bring one or two extra computers.

Note

Remember to update the inventory! When you are bringing spare parts out, and when you are bringing unused spare parts or broken computers back.

Not everything may go as planned, and its lighter to carry spare parts than spare computers.

  • RAM
  • Extra hard drives SATA+IDE
  • Graphics cards (in case Nvida / ATI drivers are buggy)

Computers

  • Teacher computer (+ screen & keboard if not using a laptop)
  • Server (+ screen if not laptop)
  • Clients (+ screens if not laptop). Bring a couple of extras in case you experience problems.
  • Keyboards + Mice (remember to note USB & PS-2 ports on computers!)