Asante Technologies IC3624PWR user manual Cable Labeling and Connection Records

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4.4 Cable Labeling and Connection Records

When planning a network installation, it is essential to label and record where each cable is connected. This helps you locate inter-connected devices, isolate faults, and change your topology.

To manage the physical implementations of your network, follow these guidelines:

•Label the opposing ends of each cable.

•Draw a map of the location of all network-connected equipment using your building’s floor plans. For each piece of equipment, identify devices on the connection.

•Note the length of each cable and the maximum cable length supported by the switch ports.

•Use a location-based key when assigning prefixes to your cable labeling.

•Use sequential numbers for cables that originate from the same equipment.

•Name racks to help differentiate between them.

•Label each piece of equipment.

•Display a copy of your equipment map, including keys to all abbreviations, at each equipment rack.

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