Patching between Racks

Hi All

We are designing a new Comms equipment room for our client. For
Interconnectivity between core devices between two racks in the same Comms
room, is it best practice to go via a patch panel, (either in the same rack
or external patch panel). My collegue insists that all connections going
from rack to another rack should go via a patch panel. My arguement is that
if we can connect them directly and cable run can be neatly run, then why go
via a patch panel. This will also reduce points of failures.

What are the pros and cons for using patch panel in this case or is this a
data centre recommended best practice or something?

Thanks in advance.

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Received on Mon Jul 11 2011 - 13:42:11 ART