Intelligent inter-connect and cross-connect patching system
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1. A system for tracing connectivity on a communications patch panel comprising:
- a patch panel with a plurality of patch panel ports, each patch panel port of the plurality of patch panel ports having at least one associated management contact;
circuitry interfacing with the management contacts; and
a port trace key removably attached to the panel management module, the port trace key having a memory for storing information on changes made to the connectivity of the system.
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Abstract
An intelligent network patch field management system is provided that includes electronic hardware, firmware, mechanical assemblies, cables, and software that provide visible and audible cues for connecting and disconnecting patch cords in an interconnect or cross-connect patching environment. Systems of the present invention also monitor patch cord connections in a network.
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1. A system for tracing connectivity on a communications patch panel comprising:
a patch panel with a plurality of patch panel ports, each patch panel port of the plurality of patch panel ports having at least one associated management contact;
circuitry interfacing with the management contacts; and
a port trace key removably attached to the panel management module, the port trace key having a memory for storing information on changes made to the connectivity of the system.- View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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