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| | In one of the data centers I manage we occasionally have link flaps that are caused as a result of "cable bumps" which occur while technicians are engaged in working in the data center. Understandably these cable bumps are a cause for concern. I was wondering if anyone is aware of any studies done on how an aging structured wiring system may contribute to this. I would imagine that over time due to stresses (thermal, mechanical, etc) that patch cords and connectors may begin to decouple, and as a result connections may be more susceptible to being disconnected. If anyone can direct me to any documentation out there that pertains to this that would be most appreciated. |
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| | Hmm. I have worked in several DCs and have never seen this problem using premanufacured, stranded conductor, patch cords. However, I have seen intermittent connectivity issues, on more than one occasion, from using home-made patch cords using solid conductor cable. Are the patch cords you are referring to solid conductor or home-made? If so this is a likely problem that is easily solved by replacing all home-made cords with stranded conductor cords if this is indeed the problem. |
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