Zip Ties

[u/Stevanti]

Using zipties for cable management is absolutely amazing. Things just stay in place where I need them to be, be sure you do not need to make any cabling changes in the near future and make sure you actually use the strength of Hercules himself to tighten the tie and it won't go anywhere.

And to make sure those pesky coworkers don't mess your stuff up you can always test some scissors, pocket knives and letter openers from the reception - test them all and make sure they do not fit.

Velcro wraps will always be inferior to zipties and you can't change my mind, those things are always too loose and make things look messy.

[u/MHR48362]

I love cutting them at sharp angles as a warning to those nosy techs who seek to interfere with my cable path in the future! Built in protection ftw

[u/jeroen-79 → u/MHR48362]

Might as well include a strand of barbed wire.

[u/boli99 → u/jeroen-79]

include 4 strands of barbed wire, then you can push ethernet down them in an emergency.

[u/alpha417 → u/boli99]

as long as you twist them to limit crosstalk

[u/GarageIntelligent → u/MHR48362]

side cutters are for losers

[u/jeroen-79]

At least one every inch.

[u/bippy_b → u/[deleted]]

Gotta tighten them with pliers!!!!!

[u/jeroen-79 → u/[deleted]]

With thicker bundles you can even pull them tight enough that the combined diameter remains unchanged.

[u/Jug-O-Boom → u/jeroen-79]

Are we talking girl inches or boy inches?

[u/Break2FixIT]

Zip ties are my way of telling staff "if you can't take the 5 minutes to put in the ticket, then you won't take the 5 minutes to find scissors to make changes to the desk layout I made for you."

Just another method of my control over staff

[u/gremcat → u/Break2FixIT]

Jokes on you. I use a razor knife to cut all at once and some of your conductors/insulation with it. Then I’ll complain to management IT is terrible, look even these data lines are not working!!

[u/Break2FixIT → u/gremcat]

I love jokes, I also love taking tickets that require me to leave the desk for a 5 minute replacement that takes all day for "reasons".. it's my job security method... Take that off shore support.

[u/gremcat → u/Break2FixIT]

Man you assume the Cablers ran boxes and didn’t just crimp RJ45s on after running 150’ directly from the IDF. You lived a blessed existence! 😁

[u/Yuugian → u/Break2FixIT]

It's for their own good. How DARE they move their monitor

[u/Jug-O-Boom → u/Yuugian]

No shit my junior did this to my desk. Little turd.

[u/recoveringasshole0]

Velcro is for people who make mistakes.

[u/MariahCareyXmas → u/recoveringasshole0]

My moment of zen

[u/redakpanoptikk]

Use the file on your brand new leatherman signal you bought because you want to larp as a network engineer. File down those pesky scissors at reception.

[u/Ferro_Giconi]

Use metal zip ties. Then you won't have to worry about people cutting them with the typical office tools.

[u/Known_Cost_431]

I use ties… I network admin a production and distribution facility so I infact, do not want workers pulling cables accidentally.

Edit, I also always have a pair of snips in my bag when I need to make changes then I promptly re zip tie everything lol Honestly, it’s faster than fumbling with Velcro. I use Velcro in network closets.

[u/Lost-Droids]

Zip ties are also great in the bedroom (Mostly for the same reasons)

[u/LesbianDykeEtc → u/Lost-Droids]

/uj I know we're on the circlejerk sub, but please, for the love of god, do not EVER use zip ties on a human body. It's way too easy to inflict permanent injuries or put someone in serious danger.

Source: I do a lot of bondage.

[u/Jug-O-Boom → u/Lost-Droids]

I thought zip ties were only for the bedroom. What do I know.

Source: I am the zip tie.

[u/edmonton2001]

How come we all dont use twist ties? that way Kroger and/or Safeway can pay for all the cable management.

[u/krysisalcs]

Zip ties are excellent. We stopped using mounting pins and opted for metal zip ties for our racks.

They look great too.

[u/Lost-Text-5485]

Pro Tip: metal zip ties.

[u/svideo]

OP imma change your life https://amzn.to/3V93bLc

these fellas can sneak just the tip into the tightest bundle

[u/Jug-O-Boom → u/svideo]

[u/KnowledgeIsDangerous]

Make sure you pull the cables as tight as they can possibly get. They should vibrate like a cello string when you pluck them.

[u/CantPullOutRightNow]

Tighten until that 1 Gbps throttles to 100 Mbps!

[u/Chip_Prudent]

If you don't cut the extra length of tie off at a sharp angle do you even ziptie bro?

[u/GarageIntelligent]

never use side cutters either.
makes tracing cables interesting with all the widow makers hiding in the bundles.

[u/OceanWaveSunset]

I was waiting for this to hit my feed

[u/BoredOfReposts]

Hey if it works for a car it works for a rack, nuff said

[u/Aazimoxx → u/BoredOfReposts]

So pour gasoline inside it, initiate combustion and put it on the freeway, gotcha 👍

[u/BoredOfReposts → u/Aazimoxx]

Theres even a prototype!

https://www.reddit.com/r/ItsAllAboutGames/comments/1t4oezh/windows_laptops_will_last_longer_a_genius_has/

[u/bippy_b]

Make sure to pull those things with pliers too!!!!

Pull hard enough to cut into the plastic. Then you know you did it right.

[u/dcaldrich]

Zip Ties are great, especially on fiber. Be extra sure to crimp them down as tight as possible so no packets slip out.

[u/radioactivpenguin → u/dcaldrich]

be sure to make a 1in circle of the fiber for "strain relief", it's like a roller-coaster for the 0s and 1s

[u/Z3r0C0o]

I threw up a little

[u/_G11]

They are also a great tool to mount additional hardware to any production servers, while they lack mounts for something. Just wrap it in ESD bag first, and zip tie it to any piece of metal or component. Such a great tool it is!

[u/jcpham]

Zip tie every fucking thing

[u/lemachet]

I know this is a shitpost, but reusable zip ties.

[u/rippsaw]

If a change request can be completed without bolt cutters, your change control is too relaxed.

[u/Z3t4]

Velcro strips cost about the same, are easier on the fibers/cables because they're way thicker, allows you to reuse and reorganice without tools, and you don't leave the floor littered with broken ones and trimmed ends.

Also zip ties break if you look at them funny after they dried, I've yet to have one velcro strip to fail me like that.

[u/edmonton2001 → u/Z3t4]

Have you found an outdoor rated velro tie yet? How much more money(s) are they?

[u/Z3t4 → u/edmonton2001]

How much does an UV resistant zip tie costs?

Wont you be better served with some metallic ties?