City of Hope Hospital – Data Center Infrastructure Optimization

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Project Overview

City of Hope’s mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies.

The Challenge

City of Hope’s data center had grown over time, resulting in:

  • Disorganized and tangled cabling across racks
  • Outdated and unused equipment taking up critical space
  • Lack of clear labeling for ports and connections
  • Increased risk of downtime during maintenance or troubleshooting
  • No clear documentation of rack elevations or network layout

In a healthcare environment, these issues aren’t just inconvenient—they create real operational risk.

The Solution

Camali Corp implemented a full-scale infrastructure optimization strategy:

  • Complete Cable Reorganization:
    Sorted, rerouted, and cleaned up all copper and fiber cabling for clarity and accessibility
  • Redundancy Optimization:
    Separated power, copper, and fiber across primary and secondary systems to ensure true A/B redundancy
  • Equipment Audit & Removal:
    Identified and removed outdated or unused hardware to free up space and reduce clutter
  • Precision Labeling System:
    Clearly labeled every port, cable, and connection for fast identification
  • Full Documentation:
    Created detailed rack elevations and port mapping for long-term maintainability

The Results

The transformation delivered immediate and long-term impact:

  • Improved System Reliability – Reduced risk of accidental disconnections and failures
  • Faster Troubleshooting – Technicians can now identify and resolve issues quickly
  • Reduced Downtime Risk – Organized infrastructure minimizes human error
  • Increased Operational Efficiency – Maintenance tasks are significantly faster
  • Future Scalability – Clean, documented systems allow for seamless expansion
 

The result: a safer, more efficient, and mission-ready data center environment

Testimonial

"This project is a perfect example of how small infrastructure issues can create big risks in critical environments. By taking the time to properly organize, document, and design for redundancy, we helped create a system that the City of Hope team can rely on every day."

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is data center cable management important in hospitals?

Proper cable management reduces downtime risk, improves safety, and allows faster troubleshooting—critical in healthcare environments where uptime is essential.

Organized systems reduce human error, prevent accidental disconnections, and ensure clear separation of redundant systems.

A/B redundancy means having two independent power and data paths so if one fails, the other continues operating without interruption.

Most facilities should perform audits annually or after major expansions to maintain performance and prevent risk buildup.

Tangled cables, unclear labeling, slow troubleshooting, or frequent errors are all signs your infrastructure needs attention.

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