Computer & Telephone Cabling & Termination
Computer & Telephone cabling systems utilize copper wire such as Category 5 enhanced (Cat 5e), Category 6 (Cat6) and more recently Augmented Category 6 (Cat6a) which is a twisted pair cable for reliably carrying data signals. Higher category cables allow higher speed with less interference. This type of cable is used in structured cabling for computer networks such as Ethernet. It is also used to carry other signals such as telephony and video. The cable is commonly connected using punch down blocks and modular connectors. Category 5e & 6 cables that are unshielded, relying on the twisted pair design and differential signaling for noise rejection. Limitations on copper data cable length are generally 100 meters /330 ft. Wires are certified for their category & a certification list is provided to the customer and IT department.
CATV cabling is run with Coaxial shielded cable called RG6 Quad.
Cable Support System- Cables in the ceiling are generally supported every 6-8 ft by an installed cable support system using j-hooks or other cable supports. Or in overhead or underground plastic or metal conduits.
Wall plates & jacks are commonly available in a variety of colors, the most common being, white, ivory & almond. Single gang plates come in 1,2,3,4 & 6 port configurations allowing upto 6 data jacks on a single wall plate. Jacks should be machine labled matching the numbers listed on the opposite end patch panel.
Racks can be floor standing or wall mounted. Should be large enough to accommodate all of the rack mounted equipment & should also be large enough for any future added equipment. Patch panels, wire management, power strips & uninterruptible power supplies are generally supplied standard.
CATV cabling is run with Coaxial shielded cable called RG6 Quad.
Cable Support System- Cables in the ceiling are generally supported every 6-8 ft by an installed cable support system using j-hooks or other cable supports. Or in overhead or underground plastic or metal conduits.
Wall plates & jacks are commonly available in a variety of colors, the most common being, white, ivory & almond. Single gang plates come in 1,2,3,4 & 6 port configurations allowing upto 6 data jacks on a single wall plate. Jacks should be machine labled matching the numbers listed on the opposite end patch panel.
Racks can be floor standing or wall mounted. Should be large enough to accommodate all of the rack mounted equipment & should also be large enough for any future added equipment. Patch panels, wire management, power strips & uninterruptible power supplies are generally supplied standard.