I have a customer who has a FXT that insists that when they move, the FXT's Ports be on patch panels so they can patch the phones around easily. Most likely the data guy will be doing this. My problem with this is:

1. This site is subject to rapid growth, in which I will eventually install FX-II cabinetry. The tails will change in length.


2.The FXT is on the FXT shelf currently and is very easy to access the boards. This will not be true if it is on shelf on a rack.

66 Blocks and jumper wire, if installed and maintained properly, looks the best in my opinion.

What are your thoughts on this? Remember, they are near capacity on the T, and will move to multiple FX-II cab's soon. But not soon enough to upgrade them to new cab's on the move date. Also, the are wanting the FXT on one of the data racks as well. They are terminating all voice and data cables on patch panels.

Thanks for your opinions.

Chaz