Creating an N+1 Patch Panel

Applies to version v2.8

One or two N+1 patch panels can be used to provide backup protection for the system.

To create an N+1 Patch Panel:

1- Click Hardware Units in the navigation panel

2- Click Create New Unit

3- Enter the name of the patch panel.

• Enter the serial number of the patch panel.
• Select N+1 Patch Panel as the type.
• Enter the location of the device.
• Enter a meaningful description for the device.
• Click Create

NOTE: If your system is configured with a main and a backup patch panel, repeat steps 2 and 3 to add another N+1 patch panel. The following image shows a backup N+1 panel being added.

4- Verify that the newly added N+1 patch panel(s) appear in the N+1 Patch Panels list.

List of Parameters

• Name
• Serial
• Type
• Location
• Description
• Target State