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PV4E User Manual – V6.0
Chapter 2: PV4E Overview
This chapter presents an overview of PV4E.
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PatchView System
PV4E is a physical layer network management system. It provides real-time
information on the status of connections between users and equipment at the
wiring rack, reports all connectivity changes to PV4E, and guides the system
administrator in planning and implementing wiring changes. PatchView,
together with PV4E, makes cable management easy, even in loaded
communication centers where the front of the wiring rack is a tangled web of
patch cord chaos.
PV4E also provides fully accurate and comprehensive documentation of all
network infrastructure components as well as advanced detection and alert
capabilities to allow the user full control over the environment.
A full link is defined as one created between the station and switch with a
series of connections. These connections are either dynamic or static.
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Dynamic Connection
A dynamic connection refers to a movable connection. The Discovery
Module detects the devices automatically while PV4E monitors the status
of the dynamic or on-line links between the Patch Panels in real-time.
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Static Connection
A static connection is one that is usually fixed and connected to the back
of the equipment or device. As it is seldom changed it is referred to as a
Static or off-line connection.
Figure 1 - Example of a Full Link
PatchView Features
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Checks patch-cable connections
Provides all port connectivity information. No need to manually trace
wires and connections.
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Real-time traps report any configuration change and
discrepancies
Most wiring changes are made as a result of changes in patch-cord
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