A tidy data cabinet doesn’t just look good, it has these benefit:
- Changes are easier land mistakes are less likely.
- Problems can be diagnosed faster.
- Airflow and cooling are improved.
- Reduced risk of damage to cables.
Here are the golden rules for a well-organised data cabinet:
- All the panels must be clearly and accurately labelled.
- Patch cables should be the correct length to strained on the connectors and excess cable bulk.
- Patch cables should be neatly routed to the sides then fed up or down the sides of the cabinet.
- Keep the areas in front of the panels as clear as possible.
- Don’t have tight cable bends on the rear of the connectors.
- If you have space, use horizontal cable organisers to route the patch cables though.
- It’s not essential, but different colour cables can indicate the zone they’re feeding or the service they’re providing.
- Use a grade of cable at least as good as your installed cabling. For example, this might be Cat6 or Cat6a.
- Keep your cabinet locked to deter tampering.
- Inspect your cabinet regularly and ensure it’s still organised and tidy.
If you want Lynx Networks to tidy you data cabinets, contact us, or see our data cabinet service page for more information.
