Why can’t I connect to the Internet through my new GBIC module?
On the MDF Rack is a Linksys switch that has 24 ports with two mini gigabit interface converter (GBIC) modules: One GBIC module port states up to 12; the other port states up to 24. [o:p][/o:p] Also, there are two fiber patch panels with 12-pair wires connected to Ports 1-2 3-4 5-6 7-8 9-10 11-12 [...]

Answer Question   |  November 17, 2009  7:05 PM
AT&T, fiber, Fiber Ports, GBIC, Linksys switch, MDF rack, Network equipment, Networking, Patch panels, Routing and switching

Network label and documentation
what is the best method to label network nodes and cables and patch panel and documentation???

Answer Question   |  February 23, 2011  1:59 PM
Cabling, Data Center cable labeling, Data center cabling, Network administration, Network best practices, Network documentation, Patch panels

CAT 6 Patch Panel with CAT5/CAT5e cabling
Can CAT5 or CAT5e cabling working in a CAT6 Patch Panel. The Patch panel will connect to a Cisco 2950 switch

Answer Question   |  March 23, 2009  1:37 PM
Cabling, CAT 5, Cat 5E, CAT 6, Networking Equipment, Patch panels

Which switch in my IP-based CCTV system project will combine camera controls?
I need some help in selecting devices for an IP-based CCTV system project: We have 3 towers; each consists of 25 floors. A consultant planned to centralize the monitoring of 3 tower cameras in a security room on the ground floor. But before, the NVR was placed in each tower on the 5th floor. I [...]

Answer Question   |  February 6, 2009  10:40 PM
Ip-based networks, Network device management, Network device management (configuration and deployment, Network devices, Network equipment, Networking, Patch panels, Switches

Getting it all to work together – Network design
l am setting up a very basic network but still need to be reassured, my network consists of all the following which should all be used 6 computers 24 port switch 24 port pathcpanel router modem one storage rack the only pice that has put me off is the patch panel as l honestly and [...]

Answer Question   |  November 24, 2008  11:54 PM
Network design, Network hardware, Patch panels, Routers, Switches

Network design
our new office has 5 rooms each room had a a patchpanel where all the lan points in that room are terminated. I am planning to put a managed switch in each of thoose 5 places, this will be connected to the main server room thru 5 fiber channels. My doubt may sound silly .. [...]

Answer Question   |  September 19, 2008  9:43 PM
LAN port, Managed Switches, Network design, Patch panels, Switches

setting up a patch pane
hi, thanks for those who helped me about patch panel, thank you. i need to set it up. i need help in doing it, maybe i could get advice on how to handle it, what to do with it, connect it to where.? (those basic kind of stuff) i just dont want to fail or [...]

Answer Question   |  May 21, 2008  3:31 PM
Cabling, Network design, Networking, Patch panels

Cat6 vs 25 pair
I am installing patch panels between 4 cabinets, less than 16ft apart. They want it tested to Cat6 spec’s, but they want 25 pair cable used. Is there a performance difference?

Answer Question   |  November 9, 2012  6:12 PM
Cables, CAT 6, Patch panels

need help about patch panel
i need some advice about patch panel. a). what is it? how does it really works b). do i need it, especially that the company is talking about upgrades? c). how to set it up we have a switch with a lot of ports and some ports are connected to the servers and the others [...]

Answer Question   |  May 12, 2008  3:07 PM
Cabling, Network design, Patch panels

What are the industry best practices for cabling high-density production server cabinets with patch panels?
What are the industry best practices for cabling high-density production server cabinets with patch panels? And where should you fix the patch panels — under false flooring, inside the server rack or with an over head cable tray?

Answer Question   |  April 26, 2008  9:04 PM
Cabling, Network cabling, Network infrastructure, Patch panels, server cabinets, Server room, Servers

Patch Panel cabling
I want to run more cables to our patch panel from extra RJ45 drops. Is it safe to connect the cables whilst the systems are running. Also, should the cables to the pin slots on the patch panel be the same color code configuration (T568B) as that of the keysone jack or crossed

Answer Question   |  March 13, 2008  5:04 PM
Cabling, Patch panels, RJ45

what are Patch panels used for in a building networks?
I need to build a network for a building that has a couple of floors and several hundred computers. what are patch panels and how are they used with switches to connect computers to the network and the wiring closets on each floor together?

Answer Question   |  December 20, 2007  1:19 AM
Cabling, Networking, Patch panels