Panduit Corp. launched its RapidID Network Mapping System, an offering designed to reduce the time and cost of patch cord documentation by up to 50%. By using pre-labeled patch cords and a Bluetooth-enabled handheld scanner, network engineers can quickly, easily, and accurately place and trace cables.

The network mapping system automates the labor-intensive and error-prone labeling process to reduce the risk of a network outages, making it ideally suited for building a new telecom room, locating installed cabling, or replacing a network switch.

“RapidID is a game-changer for any network engineer,” said Rich Benson, group manager of cable management solutions at Panduit. “We are happy to offer our customers an innovative way to eliminate the pain points around patch cord labeling and documentation for network systems.”

RapidID is as easy as 1, 2, 3. The system automates labeling, tracing, and troubleshooting in three easy steps.

1. Install Panduit cables that feature unique barcode labels.
2. Download the mobile app from the iOS or Android app stores to a tablet device.
3. Scan barcodes using the Bluetooth-enabled handheld scanner.

Network documentation can drastically reduce downtime during an outage, but documenting physical infrastructure is extremely time-consuming and is often overlooked or out-of-date, according to Kevin Marley, RapidID project manager and senior solutions architect.

“RapidID enables a fast, easy way to document patch cables and eliminate the manual data entry of network documentation,” he said.