The Iowa Communications Network (ICN) successfully completed a precision equipment relocation at Western Iowa Tech Community College (WITCC). This project supported a broader college initiative to add a new wing to the facility.
The planning involved moving a backup generator, a propane tank, and specialized cooling equipment. To ensure zero downtime for the Fiber Optic Termination Site (FOTS), our teams executed a strategic swing to temporary systems:
- Continuous Power: We deployed a portable generator to the northwest corner of the building. This unit was integrated with automated alarms to ensure the network remained powered throughout the transition.
- Climate Control: Because networking equipment is sensitive to heat, a temporary HVAC unit was installed to protect the FOTS room while the permanent cooling system was moved to its new location on the west side of the building.
- Decommissioning & Site Prep: Once the temporary systems were live, the original generator, its concrete slab, and the propane tank were decommissioned and moved, clearing the targeted area for construction.
Beyond the physical relocation, this project required coordination to install temporary infrastructure and transition hardware without service gaps. The team’s focus on maintaining environmental stability and power redundancy ensured that critical data remained secure and unaffected.
Completed in November 2025, this project successfully cleared the path for the college’s new facility wing.