Some of the nicest app icons are hidden away in obscure folders. The stacked ball bearings of the Xsan Admin icon refer to “volume” — the app is used for administering storage volumes.
The Network Admin is found in the Utilities Folder, and although I’ve never used it, I do like detailed radar screen. (Yeah, I know the Utilities folder isn’t obscure, but it’s Friday afternoon. Gimme a break).
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