The designers over at NS decided to equip the luggage rack with power sockets as it is known computer scientists often reside there during travel or something…
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@maartje isn't that meant to be useful if you're hot swapping a server rack from one location to another?
@murb hey @lewd i think we have a geekend idea
@murb @lewd not sure if they are 500 watt rated...
@maartje This are the old NS-carriages with the general design of 2002. These will be out of service within one to two years because they will be replaced by the ICNG. The sockets are placed there between the seats.
@aarclay i am very familiar with ICNG don’t worry