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Cable Labeling and Connection Records
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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:
• Clearly label the opposing ends of each cable.
• 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.
• Note the length of each cable and the maximum cable length supported by the switch
ports.
• For ease of understanding, use a location-based key when assigning prefixes to your
cable labeling.
• Use sequential numbers for cables that originate from the same equipment.
• Differentiate between racks by naming accordingly.
• Label each separate piece of equipment.
• Display a copy of your equipment map, including keys to all abbreviations at each
equipment rack.