Active Equipment Platform

As network equipment such as routers and switches, continues to evolve, changes in proper cable-management techniques and recommendations must also keep up with the times. Routers and switches are being marketed with higher densities and more capabilities. These higher-density platforms have more cables feeding them and require more power. More powerful equipment gives out more heat, so careful airflow and thermal management is more important than ever. Density within a single cabinet is increasing. Upgrades every few years (or less) are to be expected, therefore cables should be routed in a way that maximizes accessibility and intuitive maintenance. When as much as 70 percent of network down time can...

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