On 22/10/2013 19:52, Tim Watts wrote:
On Tuesday 22 October 2013 19:37 Adrian C wrote in uk.d-i-y:

On 22/10/2013 18:41, polygonum wrote:
At work we have our network kit mounted on the wall. The idea is that we
can show people exactly what kit we have - two modems, a Meraki device
for load balancing, etc.

Part of the concept was that we would be able to "see" the data flowing
by using cables that flash. (Especially useful when one of the lines is
borked.) Unfortunately, now it comes to implementation, it is head
scratching time. Is there such a thing as network cable that flashes? Or
is that a mis-remembered thing which was actually USB or one of the
other types of flashing cable that are available?


Seen these (well some other make, but similar concept) at work

HARTING HA-VIS Smart Patch Cable
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0afFzgtH_ro


That would have been useful at one place I used to work

Nice idea, isn't it?

Particularly nice that it operates entirely separately to the electrical
signals. Just a shame we want it to act in concert to with them!

--
Rod