design software for server rooms

[crooter]

is there a good--but not too expensive software for designing data rooms-with ladder racks--server racks--etc. I know visio has lots of components you can buy to add to it--but I am looking for something maybe a little bit more inclusive

Thanks

 

[pbxn]

Due to my cheap nature, I'd just assume use visio and come up with my own stencils for items like cable racks etc.
GHTROUT (GHTROUT.com) has some pretty cool Visio stnecils you can download for free.

 

[crooter]

Thanks--I will try that

 

[franklin97355]

Several of the hardware manufacturers have templates for their equipment that you can download free from their websites.

The answer is "42"

 

[ezoliver]

I use smartdraw suite 7 to design server rooms, wired and wireless networks.

It has a free trial you can try out.
Check it out at

http://www.smartdraw.com

Eric Oliver
XpectriX Consulting

http://www.xpectrix.com

 

[crooter]

Thanks--I will try the software and see if it give me what I am looking for. I tried going to the manufacturers to get visio stencils as one other member suggested--but couldn't find any--but thanks everyone

 

[franklin97355]

http://www.panduit.com/search/searc...artial&Dx=mode+matchallpartial&Nu=P_RollupKey

The answer is "42"

 

[crooter]

Thanks--lots of good shapes there