What to keep on site.
WHAT TO CONSIDER KEEPING
Spare drives, matching those in use Power supplies, for critical equipment Network cables of common lengths Optical modules Rail kits and mounting hardware Labels and cable management
WHY
Because obtaining a part quickly is frequently the constraint in recovery, not the work itself.
WHAT MATTERS LOCALLY
Import lead times, which can be substantial.
WHAT THAT MEANS
Spares matter more here than in places where next-day replacement is routine.
WHAT TO ESTABLISH
Which components would stop service if they failed How quickly each could be replaced Whether that is acceptable
WHAT TO HOLD
Spares for anything where the answer is no.
WHERE TO KEEP THEM
Securely, on site or nearby, with a record.
WHAT TO REVIEW
Whether spares still match the equipment in use.
WHY
Equipment changes, and spares quietly become obsolete.
WHAT TO TEST
That a spare actually works, before relying on it.
WHAT TO RECORD
What was used, so it is replenished.
