Example Rack Layout Required.

[Andy]

Hi,

I'm trying to persuade my boss to buy Visio 2003. I would be using it to
produce Network Rack layout, essentially cabinets filled with patch panels.

However before he will agree to it he would like to see an example of a rack
layout produced with this software, does anybody have example they could
send me, or link to an example ?

Also I will be need lots of different symbols, Cisco, Avaya, etc.. Are these
easy to come by ?

Thanks in advance,

Andy.

 

[Randall Arnold]

I don't have any examples of this myself, but I can confirm that Visio is
definitely the tool for this activity. It comes with a great many network
appliance shapes and more can be found on the internet. The trial version
of 2003 should be ready very soon.

Meanwhile, here are some links that should help (searched on Google using
visio +network + shapes):

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/prod_visio_icon_list.html
http://www.visimation.com/netshapes.asp
http://www.siemon.com/visio/

Not to mention John Marshall's very helpful site:

http://www.mvps.org/visio/

Randall Arnold

 

[Andy]

Randall,

Thanks for the info + links.

Regards,

Andy.

 

[Al Edlund]

and what format would you like the examples to be in???
Al Edlund MVP - Visio

 

[Andy]

Anythink really.

and what format would you like the examples to be in???
Al Edlund MVP - Visio

 

[Al Edlund]

o.k. I'll send you a powerpoint presentation to the hotmail address you
posted.
Al

 

[David Parker]

If you have Visio, then you can download Nexans LANmark range from the
partner corner at www.nexans.com/ncs .
Includes floor outlets, patch panels/guides and cabinets.