On Thu, 18 Sep 2003, Luke Starrett wrote:
True but there are also snagless connectors available where the release tab actually makes a V shape such as to not catch when you're pulling it through a cable raceway. They definitely do cost a few more $$ though. I believe the usual suspects... Panduit, AMP sell them.
Level3 gives customers cables with these ends. Very nice. Looks like a very odd (but quality) crimping process. Absolute genius. I just reworked a really messy cabinet and all the patch cables had those connectors. Not one snag. Best Connector Ever. C
Luke
On Thu, 18 Sep 2003, John Palmer wrote:
Thats to prevent it from being disconnected accidentally (or for any other reason :->)
When I get my hands on one of those, I clip off the hood with a pair of manicure scissors.
----- Original Message ----- From: "Gerald" <gcoon@inch.com> To: "Daryl G. Jurbala" <daryl@introspect.net> Cc: "nanog list" <nanog@merit.edu> Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2003 10:16 Subject: RE: Worst design decisions?
On Thu, 18 Sep 2003, Daryl G. Jurbala wrote:
* PCs with built in Ethernet that is so close to a lip on the case, with the release pointed down, that you need to use a screwdriver/knife/whatever to release the cable.
...and combine that with the RJ45 connecters that have a
rubber hood
over the release. Grrrrr!
G
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