Instruction manual

Publication date: Feb., 2012

Revision A1

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.