CHAPTER 4 | Making Network
Connections
Twisted-Pair
Devices
NETWORK WIRING
C
ONNECTIONS
Today, the punch-down bloc k is an integral part of many of the newer equipment
racks. It is actually part of the patch panel. In stru cti ons for ma king connecti on s
in the wiring closet with this type of equipment follows.
1. Attach one end of a patch cable to an available port on the switch, and the
other end to the patch panel.
2. If not already in place, attach one end of a cable segment to the back of the
patch panel where the punch-down block is located, and the other end to a
modular wall outlet.
3. Label the cables to simplify future troubleshooting.
See
“Cable
Labeling and
Connection Records” on page 65.
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