Cable labeling and record keeping
A reliable cable labeling system is essential when planning and installing communications
equipment into a network. Maintaining accurate records is important to:
• Isolate faults and facilitate troubleshooting.
• Easily relocate equipment.
• Quickly and accurately make changes.
RJ-45 connector jackets
Use RJ-45 cable with connector jackets that are flush with the connector or that have connectors
with a ‘no-snag’ feature. Using cable with jackets that are wider than the connectors can cause:
• Improper alignment of connectors with the port.
• Crowded cable installation, which can cause connectors to pop out of the port.
The following figure shows examples of RJ-45 connector jacket types that are not recommended as
well as those that are recommended. The two on the left are not recommended, the one that is
second from the right is recommended, and the one on the far right is highly recommended.
Connecting cables to the server
Before you begin
Verify that you identified the correct cable for the port.
About this task
Use only high-quality, shielded RJ-45 terminated cables to connect the server.
Procedure
1. Use an alcohol wipe or other appropriate cleaning agent to clean the cable connectors.
Ensure that the connectors are free from all dust, oil, and other contaminants.
Meeting cabling requirements
August 2015
Deploying Avaya SBCE
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