Watch out for port specific settings (VLAN assignments, speed, duplex, portfast, description/names, trunk settings, etc.) too; i.e. - once you unplug everything you will need to either plug the cables into the same ports or at the very least ensure the new port gets similar settings.
If this is an issue in your environment this can be the most time-consuming part of the whole event! Obviously - if you have a large flat network of all hosts (minus an uplink or 12) most of these are less of an issue. FWIW you should also ensure the port description/names are 'descriptive' ... either the hostname, the rack/server location, etc - what matters is that it is meaningful to you :) TJ -----Original Message----- From: Nate [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2003 4:06 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: PATCH PANEL stuff [7:64503] Sam, A lot of the questions can be answered by knowing how the cables are strung into the racks. For esthetics, I rewire everything, but each admin is different as well as managements needs. I'd say if you had to rewire and repunch down everything for the patch panel as well as rewire all of the CAT 5 you'll have to allow yourself at lease a couple of hours of downtime for rewiring, reorganizing, and testing. What I suggest is to label everything. Labels save lives. After that, I'd suggest creating a step-by-step instructions for yourself (i.e.. [1] Unplug all RJ45 cables. [2] Pull all punched cables from back of Patch Panel. [3] Rewire RJ 45 cable. [4] .... you get the picture). That way, there is no surprises and nothing you forgot. Just a suggestion. -Nate ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sam" To: Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2003 10:19 AM Subject: PATCH PANEL stuff [7:64503] > Hey Guys, > In my wiring closet, I have about 3 racks and about 10 patch panels(The > Racks got capacity for at least 30 PP's) > > I need to move a patch panel out and to the rack next to the one it > currently is on. What is the best way to do this? Do i have to follow this > kind of procedure: > > -remove all the cables connected to the back of this patch panel and then > label the cables > -move the patch panel to the other rack > -looking at the labels, again punch-down these cables to their appropriate > locations. > > Would this be the normal way of doing it? Or can I simply unscrew the patch > panel from the rack and then somehow move it with the cables still connected > to the other rack. This way, the cables won't be sorted as good as they > would be normally but it should be ok i think.. > > My other question is how long does it take on an average to punch down a > single cable(4pairs) onto the back of the patch panel? I've never done it, > though I think after I buy the tools, I would be able to figure it out. > Please give me an approximation. For eg. Making a straight-cable takes about > 4-6 minutes > > Thx > Sam ****************************************************************************** The information in this email is confidential and may be legally privileged. Access to this email by anyone other than the intended addressee is unauthorized. If you are not the intended recipient of this message, any review, disclosure, copying, distribution, retention, or any action taken or omitted to be taken in reliance on it is prohibited and may be unlawful. If you are not the intended recipient, please reply to or forward a copy of this message to the sender and delete the message, any attachments, and any copies thereof from your system. ****************************************************************************** Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=64555&t=64503 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
