Visio Stencils for Data Centers

I recently wrote about spaghetti cabling in the data center and what you can do about it. One crucial step in this process is to map out your current data center layout (including cabling infrastructure), then use this to create a new map of the ideal data center cabling scenario.

At CABLExpress, we use Microsoft Visio to accomplish this. The program is ideal for mapping out your current data center layout, as well as creating plans for future upgrades.

You don’t even have to start from scratch when drawing shapes – Microsoft provides a free download of common data center equipment shapes from manufacturers like 3Com, Cisco, HP and Nortel.

We also have free Visio stencils of CABLExpress products available for download, such as enclosures, harnesses and racks.