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by blue devil

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Is there a software that you overwhelmingly (a) like, (b) find easy to use, (c) has stencils for everything, etc? I am doing a few things: diagramming (floor plan) of my data center and diagramming racks down to the "u". Visio, while robust, has me running for stencils, let alone a good data center floor plan template w/ stencils.

SOX is killin' me and not having this documentation makes me insane.

Do you have a favorite, the most fuctional one and/or suggestions for a good software?

Thx.

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by john.hanlon

I use Visio for most everything. Floorplans to rack diagrams. Visit Visocafe.com You will find stencils from a lot of the major vendors for patch panels, routers, storage, etc.

Seems easy to use and the learning time is quick.
John Hanlon

by d.dmitriev

As for me I'm using ConceprDraw V. ConceptDraw V software is designed for professional flowcharting, diagramming and illustrating. Its flexible, handy tools help quickly document a variety of complex structures, systems and processes. ConceptDraw V charts can be shared as a large array of graphic files and CAD documents, presentations and web pages. ConceptDraw V is a Windows and Macintosh cross platform.

But now they announce the new release of its flagship product ConceptDraw VI.The new version features texture filling, export to Scalable Vector Graphics format (SVG), a new extended set of shape libraries and samples, and some significant improvements in software usability.

I think you should ti try it.
Thx for attention.

by johns

Rackwise uses Visio, but takes it a step further with:
- Documentation
- Physical Modeling
- Heat, power and weight management
- Advanced Search capabilities
- Customized Reporting

Feel free to PM me for additional info.

by emily01

You should try MS Visio 2010 templates for this purpose. Browse through visiotoolbox for different templates like asset management, capacity planning, database planning, facilities planning (for space planning).

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