Panduit Network Switch - Manual (Page 7)

Network assets, from switches and patch panels to
computers and software, are expensive. Making sure
that your system optimizes the use of these assets can
be a formidable task. Quite often it is easier to
purchase a new piece of equipment than it is to
reclaim an existing one.
The P
AN
V
IEW ™ system solves this by keeping a database
of switch port usage. The system makes reclaiming
network capacity as simple as the click of a few
buttons. And if your system approaches a capacity
limitation, P AN V IEW 's Utilization Report provides
complete details.
The P AN V IEW system provides invaluable benefits for
customer networks in the form of greater reliability,
improved security and better efficiency. A customer
specific return on investment (ROI) model provides
step-by-step guidance to answering these questions.
Savings Value
PHYSICAL LAYER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
The Link Module allows the administrator to graphically
view the entire link from the management station. It
also allows for changes to be made to any link in the
system with just a few clicks of the mouse button.
With the Work Order Module, the Network
Administrator can plan, prioritize, and assign all of the
moves, adds, and changes in the system. The system
then documents the status of the work order, guides
the technician through the changes using LEDs on the
patch panels, records the time needed to complete
the task, and automatically updates the database to
reflect the new configuration.
Efficiency
Link Module Link Module Work Order Module Work Order Module
Utilization Module Utilization Module
Responding quickly and efficiently to user requests for service changes is often a
challenge. Network Administrators and Technicians spend significant amounts of
time planning and executing the process. Even then, mistakes happen. The wrong
patch cord is accidentally disconnected or the right cord ends up in the wrong port
causing even greater confusion. The P
AN
V
IEW
™ system eliminates this problem with two
software modules, the Link Module and the Work Order Module.
Normal Network Asset Utilization
over time
Network
Operations
with
P AN V IEW
100%
Network
Operations
without
P AN V IEW
Life of the Network (years)
Network Asset Savings
generated by P AN V IEW
Network Equipment
Network Asset Utilization
For feasibility study assistance contact PANDUIT ® at 866-405-6654.
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