[Tfug] Patch cords

[az teech]

Providing you have all he RJ45 ends for cat5e/cat6, and you have the 
appropriate crimping tool, the cords are easy enough to re-fabricate to 
the length you need. Plenty of instructions out there on how to make 
them. Also, if you look at the ends, you should be able to figure out 
the proper color code to match.

Steve


On 09/29/2012 04:04 PM, Bexley Hall wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I don't have much space for "service loops" in patch cords.
> Whether those loops are by design or a simple consequence
> of the patch cord(s) being "a wee bit longer" than necessary.
>
> How *bad* is it to fabricate each of these as their
> *actual* required lengths?  I wouldn't consider this
> for a general purpose cord that is likely to be plugged,
> unplugged, relocated, etc.
>
> But, when used in a relatively static configuration
> connecting patch panel to switch, is there little enough
> abuse that even hand-made cords are acceptable?
>
> (stranded wire, boots, etc.)
>
> Or, should I just find a place to tuck away any excess
> length from COTS cords?
>
> *Or*, have them *made* for me?
>
> Thanks!
> --don
>
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