Cables: to label or not to label....that is the flamewar

Mon Aug 26 22:08:43 PDT 2002

Each end was labeled with a vendor installed label at both ends.

The number was split in 3 parts, a number for the color/type (just
in case someone couldn't tell the colors apart), a number for the 
length and serial number.

Ahh, I found some old notes, 51-004-10101 is 4 foot
black cross over cable number 100101.

I agree, no label is better than wrong label.

Hmm, need to update address that is subscribed to the list.

	arnold

On Mon, Aug 26, 2002 at 03:34:08PM -0700, Jim Hickstein wrote:
> >I like the idea of unique serial numbers; it might be difficult to do with
> >reliability unless your cable intake process is much more regimented than
> >others I've seen.
> 
> Arnold DeLeon used to buy them this way at Synopsys, if memory serves.  I 
> daresay it can be done.  Talk to your vendor.
> 
> He had the length encoded in the number, too, which was a nice touch.