Patch Panel Cable Management

Patch panel cable management is a common practice in network system. This because technology develops at an unbelievable speed, consequently, today’s server rooms are featured with a large number of different bandwidth-intensive devices, such as clustered storage systems, blade servers, virtualization applications or some other backup devices. These devices are all interconnected via network cables or cable management tools. Besides, it’s known that challenges in server rooms arise not only with trying to pursue the increasing demand of higher performance and flexibility in order to achieve a scalable and manageable cabling infrastructure, but also with evolving cabling industry standards, which sometimes may determine future’s cabling offerings standards for technological growth. To solve those problems, patch panel cable management is a wise choice in the physical plant.

Benefits of Patch Panel Cable Management

Patch panel cable management describes how fiber cables are connected and managed in a patch panel. Fiber optic patch panel is a very popular cable management tool used for wiring fiber cables in an organized way. And a correct patch panel cable management will deliver several advantages, which will enhance one’s network availability.
  • Reduced signal interference. Patch panel makes the cables in their corresponding positions, that means the cables will not interfere with each other. This can greatly reduce the crosstalk and interference between cables and ensure cables’ performance.
  • Improved serviceability. Patch panel allows technicians to recognize which cable should be changed or upgraded easily, minimizing working time and improving safety.
  • Cooler function. Thanks to the fix positions of cables in a patch panel, there is more space within a rack for air flowing. It brings down the whole equipment running temperature.
  • A roadmap for growth. Labels on the patch panel is an effective cable management which gives the direction to technicians to scale and adapt to changes in cabling infrastructure as well as reducing service time.

Tips for Patch Panel Cable Management

Here are several patch panel cable management tips for network installers.
Start with measuring. Remember the adage “Measure twice, cut once”. Measure the cables’ length needed for a patch panel carefully, to avoid messy cabling and expensive cable waste.
Don’t forget the labels. Just take some time to mark clearly on the connection point, which will pay off in the long run.
End with testing. After connecting cables via patch panel, test each cable by using a quality tester. If the test doesn’t pass 100%, reconfigure the cable. Believe me, this step will avoid lots of extra work in the end.

Patch Panel Cable Management Solutions

Patch panels are available in different categories based on various ports and designs. Confused about which one will work for your application? FS.COM is the right way for your cabling design. The following are the two products sold well from FS.COM.
24 port fiber patch panel is the best choice for small LAN cable management. This 24 port LC duplex fiber patch panel with a max cable capacity of 48 OS2 single mode fibers is suitable for 1U high 19 inch frame rack mount or cabinet. The ports are in the upright design with folded sides, providing a cold aisle orientation for cables.
24 port patch panel
Wall mount patch panel is a wise practice in the limited room. This fiber optic wall mount patch panel can hold 4 standard FHD series adapter panels. The max cables capacity of this type is 96 fibers. Equipped with slack spools, strain relief and silica gel stopple, the wall mount patch panel can protect cables bend radius and prevent dust.
wall mount patch panel cable management
FS.COM patch panel cable management tools are ideally designed to store, protect and terminate fiber cables and connectors. Need help with setting up a patch panel cable management? FS.COM is the definitive choice for all your optical fiber needs.

评论

发表评论

此博客中的热门博文

What Is VLAN Switch and Why Do We Need It?

图片
VLAN or virtual LAN is a type of LAN that is defined to map workstations based on everything except for geographic location. It develops when the network has increased in size and complexity, and many companies require more access ports or a network design. Basically, it’s a networking technology which allows the network to be segmented logically without geographic restrictions. But how much do you know about VLAN switch? What Is  VLAN Switch? VLAN switch is built on the fiber optic switch  of LAN, which realizes the division and management of logical working group as a software. As defined in IEEE standard 802.1Q, VLAN switch can provide a way to transform one network into multiple broadcast domains. And each broadcast domain is usually matched with IP subnet boundaries, so that each subnet has its own VLAN. Therefore, users can obtain various wired LANs for different purposes that are co-existed physically, which means you don’t need to buy additional hardware or c...
阅读全文

Differentiate the 3 Technologies: Switch Stacking vs Cascading vs Clustering

图片
When we have more than one switches on hand we often seek to a better way in making use of them and managing them. There are mainly three technologies that we might use when we interconnect or combine several switches together, which are switch stacking, cascading and clustering. For many people that firstly get in touch with these terms, they can’t figure out the differences between them. Some discussions of the switch stacking versus switch clustering and switch stacking versus switch cascading have been put forward, but a comprehensive comparison between them has not been made. So this post is a discussion of switch stacking vs cascading vs clustering. Switch Stacking vs Cascading vs Clustering The comparison of switch stacking, cascading and clustering should be based on knowing the meaning of these technologies. So firstly we will see what switch stacking, cascading and cluster are. What Are Switch Stacking, Cascading and Clustering? Switch stack...
阅读全文

Nylon Zip Ties vs Hook-&-Loop (Velcro®) Ties

图片
The confinement system is the last but critical part of the entire cable management systems. Cable tie plays a very important role in this part. However, there are various types of cable ties in the market. Which one is better? Since nylon zip ties and hook-&-loop (Velcro®) ties are most common and controversial. This tutorial will compare these two types of cable ties in details. Overview of Cable Ties Cable ties are cheap and simple components used in cable confinement system. They are usually the last measure to ensure the cable managed in order. Cable ties are available in a variety of sizes and materials for use on different applications with different requirements. In addition, there are various of color options for cable ties. These color codes help users to manage the cabling and achieve easy troubleshooting. The most commonly used formats of cable ties are nylon zip ties and hook-&-loop (Velcro®) ties, as the Figure 1 & 2 shown: Figure 1. Drawin...
阅读全文