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I'm not a pro at this at all, I've only done amateur small-scale cabling jobs. If I understand correctly, the arguments against zip ties are that 1) it's easy
by gregsadetsky 4y ago
I'm not a pro at this at all, I've only done amateur small-scale cabling jobs.
If I understand correctly, the arguments against zip ties are that 1) it's easy to overtighten them, which can lead to damage to network cables 2) they're obviously irreversible so less flexibility in the future?
Am I overthinking this? There must be standard cable management practices (that are either pro/against zip ties)... can anyone recommend a guide?
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For what it's worth, found this:
https://electrical-engineering-portal.com/res2/Best-practices-guide-for-cabling-data-center.pdf https://electrical-engineering-portal.com/res2/Best-practice...
Use cable ties to hold a group of cables together or to fasten cables to other components. Choose Velcro-based cable ties versus zip ties, as there is a tendency for users to over-tighten zip ties. Over-tightening can crush the cables and impact performance.
- wl 4y agoIf you're using a lot of zip ties, you really need a zip tie gun. Not only do you get a consistent tension, but you also trim the excess at the same time.