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Cabling Documentation 1
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franklin97355
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I think eia/tia 606 addresses this issue. (if I remember correctly)
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Well, I'm going to have to dissagree.
While not a big advocate of paper based documenting, it can be done. But computer based is essential.
My previous employer had a large client (7 buildings on one campus) and all the phone documentations was paper based. Big ol' three ring binder. The key is nothing got done with out getting the book out. Part of the key is only one person my changes. If you're in a place where multiple people have access to make changes, then you're probably screwed.
I'm implementing an enterprise level cable management software package, but there are 8 people here who are capable of making changes, so I've got to keep after them to let me know of any, including my boss.
Anyway the point is, it's got to be done by everyone all the time.
As for what to include in the patch record, for a simple one, I start with outlet number, BDF ID or some kind, then patch panel number (if more than one patch panel, but in this case there will be) and port, then switch port number.
That is the most basic that I would do. But as stated before, TIA-606A can get more complicated than that, but this is the basic building block that it uses.
Hope that helps.
Justin T. Clausen
Physical Layer Implementation
California State University, Monterey Bay
While not a big advocate of paper based documenting, it can be done. But computer based is essential.
My previous employer had a large client (7 buildings on one campus) and all the phone documentations was paper based. Big ol' three ring binder. The key is nothing got done with out getting the book out. Part of the key is only one person my changes. If you're in a place where multiple people have access to make changes, then you're probably screwed.
I'm implementing an enterprise level cable management software package, but there are 8 people here who are capable of making changes, so I've got to keep after them to let me know of any, including my boss.
Anyway the point is, it's got to be done by everyone all the time.
As for what to include in the patch record, for a simple one, I start with outlet number, BDF ID or some kind, then patch panel number (if more than one patch panel, but in this case there will be) and port, then switch port number.
That is the most basic that I would do. But as stated before, TIA-606A can get more complicated than that, but this is the basic building block that it uses.
Hope that helps.
Justin T. Clausen
Physical Layer Implementation
California State University, Monterey Bay
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Servamatic
IS-IT--Management
Are you wanting to use an Access database for this?
If so, I may have just what you are looking for.
Richard S. Anderson, RCDD
If so, I may have just what you are looking for.
Richard S. Anderson, RCDD
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ok richard
yes i am thinking of using access, do you have an example of the database, or all the relevant information to keep track of all the connections? I saw your site and we use Terminating 110 blocks and patch them to the switches, how do i keep track of all the wires and who's using them?
thanks for your help
yes i am thinking of using access, do you have an example of the database, or all the relevant information to keep track of all the connections? I saw your site and we use Terminating 110 blocks and patch them to the switches, how do i keep track of all the wires and who's using them?
thanks for your help
Servamatic
IS-IT--Management
While my database is based on patch panels, it would be easy enough to make a terminology change.
Feel free to email me or contact me through my web site contact page.
Richard S. Anderson, RCDD
Feel free to email me or contact me through my web site contact page.
Richard S. Anderson, RCDD
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