I'm looking for some feedback from someone who has used heat-shrink labels for cable management/identification in a server room environment.
Specifically, I'm looking at the Brady IDXPERT printer with something like the XPS-375-CONT (.645" x continuous length, 3:1 shrink).
Please let me know your thoughts on heat-shrink vs. laminate or any other label type.
Best Answer
I like the idea of heat shrink labels, but after some use I have found them to be over-rated for the server room.
1- They are a lot of work to apply. You need the label printer and the blow dryer. It takes a while.
2- They are doubly difficult to apply in a tight space.
3- They are difficult to remove without risking damage to the cable.
4- You need a second labeler for the flat stuff.
5- Plain labels with strong adhesive (or covered with a layer of clear packing tape) do just fine in virtually every application in the server room.
Just my $0.02