We still have to punch down in the back of the patch panel, of course we have punch tools.
On Wed, Nov 9, 2011 at 10:27 PM, Ben Scott <[email protected]> wrote: > On Wed, Nov 9, 2011 at 4:56 PM, James Kerr <[email protected]> wrote: > > ... when I run a new extension I don't have to have someone > > come out and cross connect it, I just punch it to a different > > panel and patch cable it. No more 66 blocks at that facility. > > I have seen that before, but you can get a decent punch down tool > for like $50 these days. Even hardware stores sell them. I would > never call our phone or wiring contractors just to do a move/add. :) > > On one hand, patch panels are easier and quicker than punch-down > blocks. On the other hand, they cost more and take up more room. On > the gripping hand, with VoIP replacing traditional phones, the > decision is becoming somewhat historical. :) > > In our oldest building we do have a bunch of phones in locations not > reached by data wiring, though. So I'll need my phone tools for a > while longer still. We Ride Black and Yellow Vans! > > -- Ben > > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ > ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ > > --- > To manage subscriptions click here: > http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ > or send an email to [email protected] > with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to [email protected] with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
