However, due to their open design, they are more susceptible to tripping hazards and accidental damage. Because of this, proper cable management and strategic component placement are necessary for this setup to minimize risks. Maybe there is an obvious solution to this that I don't see right away. However, at my work location the inbound ISP connection is very close to some windows and a door. These could easily be broken into and if I place my network gear (NAS in particular) close to there, the thieves could just. In our 'server room' (not much more than a converted cupboard in reality) we have one struggling AC unit that is not man enough to cool the servers, which are housed in a full height rack. The ambient temperature outside the room is lower than that inside the room, so I suppose opening the window. All the front doors open Left-Right, so we can remove the Front doors by removing the first one to the left and going right one cabinet at a time all the way across from there. Even worse, I can use a pair of pliers.
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