RE: Worst design decisions?

[Charles Sprickman <spork () inch com>]

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
> >
> > James Smallacombe                 PlantageNet, Inc. CEO and Janitor
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