Document everything!
All hardware with an IP address should be labelled.
All installed cables should have a label on each end that is adequate to quickly locate the other end.
All patch panel ports with cables connected should be labelled appropriately to identify the other end.
All network equipment (switches, patch panels, cable runs, etc.) need to be documented, preferably in appropriate documents in Drupal.
Copper connections:
Use Cat5e or higher graded cables.
Use yellow cables for devices connected to the STARP network (130.199.60-61.x IP addresses).
Use green cables for devices connected to the DAQ/TRG network (172.16.x.x IP addresses).
Use colors other than yellow and green for any other network connections.
Use T568A termination when adding connectors to bare cable.
Fiber Connections:
Use 50 micron multi-mode fiber.
Use 1000Base-SX fiber transcievers where possible.