Re: Patching between Racks

You're college is doing the right thing. Best practice.

On Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 8:42 PM, Irfan Sid <lifeoverip_at_gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi All
>
> We are designing a new Comms equipment room for our client. For
> Interconnectivity between core devices between two racks in the same Comms
> room, is it best practice to go via a patch panel, (either in the same rack
> or external patch panel). My collegue insists that all connections going
> from rack to another rack should go via a patch panel. My arguement is that
> if we can connect them directly and cable run can be neatly run, then why
> go
> via a patch panel. This will also reduce points of failures.
>
> What are the pros and cons for using patch panel in this case or is this a
> data centre recommended best practice or something?
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
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