Types of Structured Cabling Frameworks

Jun 10, 2019
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Structured cabling in NYC is called by many names! Some include voice and data cabling, ethernet cabling, network cabling,etc.


These cables are responsible for connecting your phone, access points, cameras, printers, etc with your phone and data network.


Without cables, your network capability is down to zero! With structured cabling, you provide power access to CCTV cameras, wireless APs (access points) and phones.


Structured cabling infrastructure is the most important part of your data network. That is exactly what we’ll be discussing today!


Choosing a trustworthy and qualified cable service provider is your prime responsibility. At the end of this article, you’ll find the contact details of leading authority on structured cabling in NYC. Keep reading further…


4 Types of Structured Cabling Frameworks

  1. Open Data Cabinets

It is a standardized system for mounting data modules including phone modules in a stack. It uses a cabinet or rack to fit the necessary modules.


Equipment designed to fit in a rack are typically described as rack mount system, rack mount chassis, rack mountable, or just rack mount, shelf.

  1. Cable Tray System

For convenience while installing current and future cabling projects, ladder rack styles or basket tray are best suited!

  1. Panels

A panel is typically rack mounted and houses cable connections. You can use angled patch panels to help conserve space.

  1. Left Out Cable

Abandoned cable need to be removed as per the National Electric Code. Xperteks, conducts a site search to provide pricing and documentation to get rid of abandoned cable while installing new data cables.




5 Types of Cables You Need To Know

  1. Cat 5e

Category 5e is a twisted pair cable designed for high network integrity. It is primarily used for computer networks and is used to carry voice data as well.

  1. Cat 6

Category 6 is used to carry 100Base-TX, and 1000Base-T connections. This cable is backed with acute specifications to eradicate system noise than earlier cables.

  1. Cat 6a

Category 6a Augmented or ‘10 Giga’ is one of the latest standards for premium performance with twisted pair cable systems. It can support frequencies up to 500Mhz, which is twice that of Cat 6.

  1. Multi-Fiber

Multi-Fiber is best suited for premise applications where nodes are less than 100 meters for 80 Mbps or less, 500 meters for data rates of 1GB/s or less, and 200 meters for rates of 7GB/s or less.

  1. Single-Fiber

Single-Fiber is best suited for bandwidth, distances exceeding multi-fiber capability.

Conclusion

You can contact Xperteks for structured cabling in NYC at 212.206.6262. Cable management with future proof system provides you with greater flexibility and reduced downtime.


Our Structured Cabling Services include:

  1. Data & Voice Cabling

  2. Business WiFi

  3. Data Room Design

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