Patch Panel Documentation (TIA/EIA 606A)

[mattpascoe]

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In larger environments especially, it is useful to keep track of the patch panel field in terms of what server/device is plugged into what port on what panel in relation to the TIA/EIA 606-A structured cabling standard. I think that this kind of documentation fits in well with the overall framework that ONA is creating.

To take the current IP address hierarchy as a model I would suggest that patch panels be subcontainers of a rack container and then a port exists within a patch panel. Then there would be linkage between an interface on a server/device and the port.

Unfortunately I don't have the PHP skills to code the GUI portion, but with help on that I could probably contribute to the underlying functions and procedures.

Moved from old bug tracker

[mattpascoe]

I would agree that having a method of tracking the port, whether it is a patch panel or switch port or both that a device is plugged into would be great. I have had various thoughts and ideas around this whole issue. I expect whatever it is to be a "plugin" to the ONA framework as not everyone would use it.

I believe there are several ways this could be handled. Choosing one that fits the majority would be the next step.