Opening Rack & patch-panel builder…

About rack and patch panel planning

Lay out each cabinet by rack unit, front and rear. Give equipment identifiers and ports, link patch panel jacks front to rear, and record every cable with a unique label. Trace a connection end to end, then print rack elevations, the cable schedule and labels for installation.

How to use it

  1. Add cabinets and arrange equipment by rack unit
  2. Connect ports and label each cable
  3. Print elevations, cable schedules and labels

Your data

Projects, photos and attachments are saved in this browser on this device. They are not uploaded to NovaSoft. Download an editable backup to keep a copy elsewhere or move to another computer.

Frequently asked questions

Does it stop equipment overlapping?

Yes. A move that would overlap other equipment or leave the cabinet is rejected, and your saved layout stays as it was.

Can I trace a cable through a patch panel?

Yes. Traces follow the documented panel pass-throughs from one end to the other. It reflects your records, not a live network test.

Can I use it with the network diagram builder?

Yes. Export a compatible network file and CSV registers from the rack project.

Part of NovaSoft Labs, free tools from NovaSoft Technologies.