PatchMaker is a network management tool that tracks and stores
descriptions of physical network patches in a database. Physical patches are
cables that connect switches, patch panels, and room ports. PatchMaker allows
administrators to manage switch ports from multiple vendors giving them the
ability to enable/disable ports, make VLAN changes, and perform other switch
port functions through a common web front-end. Finally, PatchMaker aids in host
management by tracing network connections, identifying what kinds of devices are
connected to the network, and helping to troubleshoot physical network problems.
Here is a short list of some things it can do:
Patch Panel Database
Database of what patches go to which ports/panel(textual
and graphical)
Show port status (link up or down)
Show port information (Speed/Vlan)
Show port statistics (InMon/MRTG)
Search Functionality
Search by Rack, Patch, Port, or Device
Search by Room, Class, Vlan, or Host
Save Searches
Port Monitoring and Management
Enable and disable ports (via snmpset)
Change VLAN information
QOS/Rate Limiting
Figure 1: Adding a patch is
as simple as point and click.
Green(link),blue(no link),and yellow(in the process of making a patch)
Figure 2: Right click on port to update
information,enable/disable ports,change Vlan etc...
Figure 3: Hover over a port to get port
information
