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hi everyone i fort i would let everyone know in the networking community that i am sleeping in my server room @ work lol all i have got is a sleeping bag and 10 racks of servers lol i am using one of the file servers to post on here

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Sleeping overnight in a production server room (as reports) is something many techs have done in a pinch, but it brings real safety, security and policy issues beyond the jokes from and . The following practical points fill gaps in the thread and aim to reduce risk when an overnight stay is unavoidable.

Quick practical checklist:

  • Get written authorization from a manager and security, and log start/end times and reason. Confirm any overtime/insurance implications.
  • Verify fire-suppression and smoke detectors are active and not bypassed. Keep all aisles and emergency exits clear.
  • Avoid sleeping on or over raised-floor tiles, cable runs, or in front of vents; pick a location that does not block airflow or create a trip hazard.
  • Do not place personal items on equipment or drape bags over racks. Keep food sealed or offsite to reduce pests.
  • Ensure communications: badge accessible, security informed, charged phone on hand with emergency contacts, and visible notice on the door so staff know someone is inside.
  • Check environmental risks: know the HVAC behavior (rooms can be hot or cold), understand UPS/battery locations, and be aware water-leak and condensation points.
  • Use remote/environmental monitoring where possible (temperature, humidity, door, smoke, water) and route alerts to on-call phones—this is the kind of alternative was describing.
  • For repeated overnight coverage, formalize an on-call policy, consider hotel allowances or remote monitoring + “remote hands” to remove the need to sleep onsite.

Overnights are a last resort. Experienced members like know how uncomfortable they can be; when they become routine, invest in monitoring, staffing adjustments, and clear written procedures so safety and compliance aren’t left to improvisation.

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Member Avatar for bondi007

Why? lol I wish I could do that!

Member Avatar for Ancient Dragon

I hope your boss knows that and is rewarding you handsomly for spending so much time at work. Are there shower facilities there too ????? Don't want your boss and other people thinking there is a dead mouse rotting in that room :)

Member Avatar for jackstevens_100

lol i only live 2 minutes down the road lol thanks for u support

Member Avatar for bondi007

It would be great camping in the server room no need for a fire because I bet all the servers generate alot of heat!

Member Avatar for DimaYasny

had to pull quite a few overnighters in server rooms and datacentres, I do not envy you

Member Avatar for bondi007

Servers must be hard im only 14 so :X

Member Avatar for techbound

hope your boss isn't a member of this site lol

Member Avatar for bondi007

:S LOL

Member Avatar for Brendan-m2

It would be great camping in the server room no need for a fire because I bet all the servers generate alot of heat!

Actually most servers rooms are quite cool, the server room where I work is quite cold indeed, Its great on hot days, everytime you go in you feel refreshed :)

Member Avatar for bondi007

spoke to my school technicial he said it is horrbile in winter as you shiver!

Member Avatar for enVigil

Hello,
I really feel bad that you have to do that.
How about having live access to your server room from anywhere and if anything changes in the server room you getting a SMS?
Also can see your server room from anywhere anytime live...

Would this let you sleep at home? And would not cost your company more than $5000.00 to implement the solution? let me know if interested atleast I can let you know how the enVigil works for server room.

I can assure you with this solution you can sleep in your own bed.

Contact me if you are interested in knowing more.

neil

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