摘要 |
A series of patch panels for routing optical signals is disclosed. The device seeks to provide a method by which the connections between ports of one or more patch panels can be managed by identifying which cables are plugged into which port or coupling by means of an RFID tag, CPID storage device, or other ID storage method. The system comprises a tray or circuit board (130) with a plurality of adapters or positions (114) onto which cables (124) can be connected. The connectors or the cables include an ID tag (116) which can be read by an antenna (132), camera, electrical connection or the like that is attached to the PCB. The ID information is used to determine which ports are connected. Optionally, a visual indicator (134) is used to indicate successful connection. |