We just swap ports manually like Operators used to do with the switchboard - 5 seconds, job complete.
John W. Cook System Administrator Partnership For Strong Families 315 SE 2nd Ave Gainesville, Fl 32601 Office (352) 393-2741 x320 Cell (352) 215-6944 Fax (352) 393-2746 MCSE, MCTS, MCP+I,CompTIA A+, N+ From: Jon Harris [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, August 11, 2008 12:36 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Question about putting in a PBX We did too as I know the staff and they do like moving around in their offices. I did not have the budget to allow for all the ports needed to keep all the office ports wired to a switch so the patch panel was the next best thing. Jon On Mon, Aug 11, 2008 at 12:31 PM, John Cook <[EMAIL PROTECTED]<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>> wrote: Depends on your staff movement and budget - we did the patch panel method for our big office and it's save loads of time and aggravation. Well worth it if the money/time are available. John W. Cook System Administrator Partnership For Strong Families 315 SE 2nd Ave Gainesville, Fl 32601 Office (352) 393-2741 x320 Cell (352) 215-6944 Fax (352) 393-2746 MCSE, MCTS, MCP+I,CompTIA A+, N+ -----Original Message----- From: Kurt Buff [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>] Sent: Monday, August 11, 2008 12:26 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Question about putting in a PBX We're getting in a new PBX - a Shoretel - and have the hardware onsite, but haven't installed it yet. For those of you who've put in a new system in the recent past (for whatever value of 'recent'), which direction did you go with installing station wiring - patch panels, or 110 blocks, and why? Kurt ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT: The information transmitted, or contained or attached to or with this Notice is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain Protected Health Information (PHI), confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, transmission, dissemination, or other use of, and taking any action in reliance upon this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient without the express written consent of the sender are prohibited. This information may be protected by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), and other Federal and Florida laws. Improper or unauthorized use or disclosure of this information could result in civil and/or criminal penalties. Consider the environment. Please don't print this e-mail unless you really need to. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ ________________________________ CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT: The information transmitted, or contained or attached to or with this Notice is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain Protected Health Information (PHI), confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, transmission, dissemination, or other use of, and taking any action in reliance upon this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient without the express written consent of the sender are prohibited. This information may be protected by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), and other Federal and Florida laws. Improper or unauthorized use or disclosure of this information could result in civil and/or criminal penalties. Consider the environment. Please don't print this e-mail unless you really need to. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~
