If there’s a universal truth to data centers, it’s this: There’s going to be a boatload of cables that need to be labeled and identified. And, there’s a real-world cost to incorrect data center labeling. Mislabeling doesn’t just make operating costs go up, it can lead to an outage if the wrong cable is unplugged. Keeping legible, durable, and easy-to-manage labels on key data center components is critical, not to mention, it will save time and money.
Here are three best practices that can help improve your approach to data center labeling.