Network racks
How to organize a network rack properly
Patch panel and switch layout, cable managers, power, free space: the key principles for a network rack that stays readable and easy to maintain.
Blog
Network infrastructure: technical insights
Cabling, network racks, patching, documentation: practical articles to help you understand and make the most of the physical layer of your network.
- Cabling
- Network racks
- Patching
- Infrastructure
- Maintenance
- Best practices
- Documentation
- Networking
Best practices
Why label every network cable?
An unlabeled cable costs time on every job. Labeling scheme, naming convention and best practices for labeling network cabling.
Patching
Network racks: patch panel, switch and patch cords explained
The role of the patch panel, the switch and RJ45 patch cords in a network rack, and how they work together to connect every wall jack in the building to the network.
Cabling
5 common network rack cabling mistakes
Over-tightened cables, excessive lengths, no labeling: five common network rack cabling mistakes, their consequences and how to avoid them.
Cabling
RJ45 keystone jacks: role, termination and best practices
What an RJ45 keystone jack is for, how a network cable is terminated on it, T568A vs T568B, and what to check for a reliable termination.
Documentation
Why document your network infrastructure?
Labeling plan, jack-to-panel mapping, rack elevation, photos: what physical network infrastructure documentation should include and what it is for.