Horizontal Management | |
Sizes to use to increase efficiency What to expect from horizontal managers How to reduce patch-cord snags |
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 Vertical Management | |
Effective vertical patch-cord management Optimum location of equipment | |
 RMS (Rack Mount Space) | |
Using RMS conversion charts for effective planning Understanding RMS and how it applies to design |
 Patch Panels | |
How to size patch panels in your rack Different types of patch panels Cost effectiveness per unit |
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 Open Racks | |
How much space is available in a rack Problems encountered with managers | |
 Slack & Management | |
The devastating effects of patch-cord slack Eliminating slack in the management system | |
 Measuring Management |
Computerworld magazine surveyed 361 information-systems professionals and generated
a list of the Top 10 Worst Jobs in Information
Systems. Second on their list was troubleshooting
cabling. "It is an especially frustrating
and time-consuming task." "Often described by such terms as 'rat's nest,' 'spaghetti,' and 'jungle,' the working patch panel is both an eyesore to visitors and an invitations to networking problems for installers and maintainers." Cabling Installation & Maintenance |
Management performance-level matrix Increases network performance Controls patch cords for the life of the system Provides easy, enforceable objectives Increases understanding of what is expected Provides a better work atmosphere | |
 Results of Poor Management | |
Increases time to identify and rectify faults Reluctance to resolve service tickets Can cause faults when servicing systems Reflects on those who own & service the system No one accepts responsibility |
Easy Learning This Web Study Course is filled with over 50 pages of easy-to-read material and lots of illustrations amd a 76-question exam that has hyperlinks attached to key points throughout. With just a "click" of your mouse button, you can get detailed information on a specific point. All course material can be printed and used for future reference. |
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