Acquisition of Network Equipment
On this page, you will learn about the various ways to procure network equipment and the requirements that must be met.
RWTH-Kaufhaus
In the RWTH-Kaufhaus (opens in new tab), holders of the role IT purchaser can purchase network technology at the prices shown in the shop, such as:
- copper patch cables
- fiber optic patch cables
- mini switches
- media converters
- network cards
Procurement via the IT Center
You can order various networking equipment through the IT Center. To do so, follow these procedures:
- Contact the IT Center Network Division (NOC) via (Send an email to:) servicedesk@itc.rwth-aachen.de.
- Consultation and compilation of your requirements.
- Fill out our procurement form/application (completely with all information and institute stamp/signature).
- Send the application in a signed email to the IT ServiceDesk ((Send an email to:) servicedesk@itc.rwth-aachen.de).
- You will be contacted by the IT Center as soon as the components are available.
- Personal collection at Wendlingweg 10. For larger devices, installation is carried out by our field service.
Managed switches and routers
Prices (access for admins on the university network): Network price list (opens in new tab)
Labeling clips
Weidmüller SlimFix labeling clips
Colors: white, yellow, (blue, red)
Types: SF 3/21, mat of 64 clips, approx. 7,30 EUR (suitable for fiber optic cables) SF 4/21, mat of 48 clips, approx. 6,40 EUR (suitable for TP cables)
Additional service: electronic labeling, black print: 5,00 EUR per mat
Order process for labeling clips
- Please open a ticket via email at (Send an email to:) servicedesk@itc.rwth-aachen.de.
- Required information:
- Quantities and sizes
- your PSP element for billing
- If the clips are labeled by the IT Center:
- Attachment of one text file per size/color of the clip mat to be printed
- Filename: e.g. sf321-yellow.txt or sf421-white.txt
- Contents: per line the inscription of each cable clip
- If the number of label clips on a mat is exceeded, the system automatically prints on additional mats.
- If you have further questions, please contact: Tobias Bister (opens in new tab), Bernd Croé (opens in new tab) or Marc Recker (opens in new tab) (opens in new tab)
