Alcatel-Lucent 6300-24 manual Cable Labeling and Connection Records

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4 Making Network Connections

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.

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Contents OmniStack Part No -10, Rev. a DecemberPage Page Page Compliances and Safety Warnings Industry Canada Class B Warnhinweis Faseroptikanschlüsse Optische Sicherheit Safety ComplianceUnderwriters Laboratories Compliance Statement ViiWichtige Sicherheitshinweise Germany ViiiManufacturing Materials Environmental StatementEnd of Product Life Span DocumentationPurpose Related PublicationsContents Appendix B Cables Appendix a TroubleshootingAppendix C Specifications Glossary IndexTables Tables Xii Figures Figures Xiv Overview Switch ArchitectureIntroduction Network Management OptionsSFP Slots Description of Hardware10/100/1000BASE-T Ports IntroductionStatus LEDs Port Status LEDsCondition Status System LEDs System Status LEDs Optional Backup Power Supply Power Supply ReceptaclesFeatures and Benefits Management Introduction to Switching Network PlanningApplication Examples Collapsed BackboneNetwork Planning Network Aggregation Plan Network Aggregation PlanRemote Connection with Fiber Cable Remote Connection with Fiber CableMaking Vlan Connections Making Vlan ConnectionsApplication Notes Installing the Switch Selecting a SiteEthernet Cabling Equipment Checklist Package ContentsOptional Rack-Mounting Equipment Mounting MountingRack Mounting To rack-mount devicesInstalling the Switch in a Rack Desktop or Shelf MountingConnecting to a Power Source Installing an Optional SFP Transceiver into the SwitchConnecting to the Console Port Power ReceptacleWiring Map for Serial Cable Serial Cable Wiring Switch’s 9-Pin Null Modem PC’s 9-PinDTE Port Installing the Switch Making Network Connections Connecting to PCs, Servers, Hubs and SwitchesConnecting Network Devices Twisted-Pair DevicesNetwork Wiring Connections Making Network ConnectionsFiber Optic SFP Devices Making LC Port Connections1000BASE-T Cable Requirements ConnectorConnectivity Rules Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Collision DomainMbps Fast Ethernet Collision Domain Mbps Ethernet Collision Domain100 m 328 ft RJ-45 Cable Labeling and Connection Records Power and Cooling Problems Appendix a TroubleshootingDiagnosing Switch Indicators InstallationTroubleshooting Appendix B Cables Twisted-Pair Cable and Pin Assignments10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Pin Assignments 1000BASE-T Pin Assignments CablesFiber Standards Fiber Standards BCables Appendix C Specifications Physical CharacteristicsSpecifications CompliancesCE Mark Glossary Glossary-1Glossary Glossary-2LED Glossary-3Glossary Glossary-4 Index Index-1Index Index-2Page 060190-10