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M
AKING
N
ETWORK
C
ONNECTIONS
4-8
Cable Labeling and Connection Records
When planning a network installation, it is essential to label the opposing
ends of cables and to record where each cable is connected. Doing so will
enable you to easily locate inter-connected devices, isolate faults and
change your topology without need for unnecessary time consumption.
To best manage the physical implementations of your network, follow
these guidelines:
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Clearly label the opposing ends of each cable.
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Using your building’s floor plans, draw a map of the location of all
network-connected equipment. For each piece of equipment, identify
the devices to which it is connected.
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Note the length of each cable and the maximum cable length
supported by the switch ports.
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For ease of understanding, use a location-based key when assigning
prefixes to your cable labeling.
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Use sequential numbers for cables that originate from the same
equipment.
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Differentiate between racks by naming accordingly.
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Label each separate piece of equipment.
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Display a copy of your equipment map, including keys to all
abbreviations at each equipment rack.
Summary of Contents for 8648T FICHE
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Page 17: ...CONTENTS xiii APPENDICES Warranty C 4 D Ordering Information D 1 Glossary Index ...
Page 20: ...FIGURES xviii ...
Page 30: ...ABOUT THE TIGERSWITCH 10 100 1000 1 10 ...
Page 46: ...INSTALLING THE SWITCH 3 10 ...
Page 68: ...ORDERING INFORMATION D 2 ...
Page 74: ...GLOSSARY Glossary 6 ...
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