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. This will allow user 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.
Publication date: Oct, 2015
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