About this task
A reliable cable labeling system is essential when planning and
installing a network.
Keeping accurate records helps you to:
- Relocate devices easily.
- Make changes quickly.
- Isolate faults in the distribution system.
- Locate the opposite end of any cable.
- Know the types of network devices that your cabling
infrastructure can support.
Follow these guidelines when setting up a cable labeling system
suitable for your installation:
Procedure
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Identify cables by securely attaching labels to
all cable ends.
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Assign a unique block of sequential numbers to the
group of cables that run between each pair of wiring closets.
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Assign a unique identification number to each
equipment rack.
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Identify all wiring closets by labeling the front
panel of your Extreme Networks equipment and other hardware.
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Keep accurate and current cable identification
records.
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Post records near each equipment rack. For each
cable drop, include information about the cable source, destination, and jumper
location.
