Method and apparatus for patch panel patch cord...

Details Method and apparatus for patch panel patch cord... Method and apparatus for patch panel patch cord...

2011-06-14

2011-06-14

Duverne, Jean F (Department: 2839)

Electrical connectors

With supporting means for coupling part

Supporting plural, independent coupling parts

Reexamination Certificate

active

07959460

ABSTRACT:
Intelligent patch panels support patch cord management in communications networks. Modular patch panels can be connected to one another for the purposes of sharing power and also for the purposes of monitoring patch cord connections and reporting the status of patch cord connections to a network management system. Each port of an intelligent patch panel may be provided with out-of-band contacts to allow for monitoring and reporting of patch cord connectivity information. According to one embodiment, out-of-band contacts send identification information regarding their associated patch panel ports along a ninth wire of a patch cord.

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