If it wasn't for bad luck........... John W. Cook Systems 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, August 11, 2008 1:27 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Question about putting in a PBX When we first moved into this building, all jacks ("Phone", "Data") were connected to the server room via Cat5e cables to the server room. For some reason (I guess so some jacks could be split to support a digital phone + a fax modem), most of the phone jacks were pulled out of the panel and put into punch-down blocks. Issues(!): 1. I suffered two freak accidents within seconds - a shoulder dislocated posteriorly and then being struck a blow that shattered the humerus bone and completely severed the rotator cuff. Just try to punch in wires with one arm (of the dominant hand) having the elbow anchored to the hip bone! 2. I underwent catacact surgery for both eyes and now require a series of reading glasses for close-up work. I then had a retina detach. Try finding the correct set of pins and slots in a punch-down block with only one eye (and no depth perception). 3. No, I do NOT answer to the name of "Lucky"! 4. We were supposed to have been running a VOIP system a week or so ago. This would make nearly all our phone jacks useless. Those can not (easily) be used for network devices as they now only have either 2 or 4 wires going to them. 5. Shortly before the projected cut-over date, we ran out of wire. Some requests were made to move a few phones. So, do we go out and buy a spool of wire which we'll not need by September, do we do the bad thing and use blue wires where orange wires are actually appropriate, do we banjo the current wires because some wires are about 3" too short to reach when running the wires "properly", or do we just refuse to move the phones? Oh, do I miss the patch panels!!!!! -------------------------------------- Richard McClary, Systems Administrator ASPCA Knowledge Management 1717 S Philo Rd, Ste 36, Urbana, IL 61802 217-337-9761 http://www.aspca.org "Kurt Buff" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote on 08/11/2008 11:26:01 AM: > 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/> ~ ~ 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/> ~
