Progressive Office Cabling: Revolutionizing Connectivity for Modern Workspaces

3 May 2024
In today's fast-paced business environment, the backbone of any successful company is its communication infrastructure. Progressive Office Cabling is at the forefront of providing state-of-the-art cabling solutions for seamless connectivity and optimal performance. Our services cater to diverse needs, from small businesses to large corporations, ensuring that every organization can achieve superior network reliability and security. Here's how we can help revolutionize your workspace.

Comprehensive Cabling Solutions


1. Cat5e, Cat6, and Fiber Optic Network Cabling


High-speed data transmission is vital for the efficiency and growth of any business. Our services include the installation of Cat5e and Cat6 cables, which are perfect for most office environments and support speeds up to 1 Gbps and 10 Gbps, respectively. Our fiber optic cabling is the ideal choice for enterprises requiring faster speeds and greater bandwidth, providing unparalleled data transmission capabilities immune to electromagnetic interference.

2. Rack and Cable Management Systems


A well-organized cabling system maintains an efficient and safe work environment. We design and install tailored rack and cable management systems that streamline cable distribution and enhance ease of maintenance and future scalability. Our solutions help avoid cable clutter, which can lead to decreased performance and increased risk of damage.

3. Cable Repair Services


Our expertise doesn't just stop at installation. Progressive Office Cabling offers comprehensive cable repair services to ensure your network maintains optimal functionality. Whether wear and tear, cut cables, or other damages, our technicians can swiftly diagnose and rectify issues, minimizing downtime and maintaining productivity.

4. Plenum and PVC Solutions


Safety in cable installations cannot be overlooked, especially in environments that require strict compliance with building codes. Our Plenum-rated cables are designed to meet the highest standards of fire resistance and low smoke production, which is ideal for spaces used for air circulation for heating and air conditioning systems. Likewise, our PVC cabling solutions are durable, cost-effective, and suitable for indoor applications.

5. Security Camera Systems


Enhance the security of your premises with our state-of-the-art security camera systems. From installation to maintenance, we provide high-quality cameras with the latest technology to monitor and protect your property effectively. Our systems are designed to suit various business sizes and can easily be integrated into your existing network.

6. Door Access Control and Card Readers


Secure your business further with our comprehensive door access control systems. We offer a range of solutions, from card readers to biometric systems, ensuring that access to sensitive areas is controlled and monitored. Our systems are customizable and can be integrated with other security measures to provide a comprehensive security solution.

7. Cable Certification and Compliance


Ensuring your cabling system meets industry standards and compliance requirements is crucial. Progressive Office Cabling provides thorough cable testing and certification services, verifying that your network cabling is up to standard and optimized for future needs. This service ensures your cabling infrastructure meets all regulatory requirements and reliably supports high data transmission rates.

8. Cabling Cleanup


Old cabling can cause many issues, from safety hazards to decreased network efficiency. Our cabling cleanup service helps businesses remove or reorganize outdated cables, enhancing overall network performance and safety while creating a cleaner, more organized workspace.

Why Choose Progressive Office Cabling?


At Progressive Office Cabling, we understand that each business has unique needs. That's why we offer customized solutions to enhance your network infrastructure. Our team of experts is committed to delivering top-notch service and support, ensuring that your business stays connected in today's digital world.

Contact us today for more information on how we can help your business thrive through superior cabling solutions. Revolutionize your workspace with Progressive Office Cabling, where connectivity meets reliability and security.
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Most Effective Tips for Network Upgrades – Part 2

29 Nov 2021
As discussed in Part 1, network upgrades are a technical challenge as the result will have an impact on every component of a company’s IT infrastructure. It is especially important to prioritize cabling installation because of its central role in a company’s data network. Part 2 will cover Strategy for Rollout, Possibility of Reversal, Future-Proof Planning, and Training of Support Staff.
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How Improper Cabling Causes Network Issues – Part 1

5 Sep 2018

Data Cabling Structured Cabling Washington DCYour employees are dissatisfied by their company’s network performance, and it is affecting their productivity. A number of factors must be taken into consideration. How many users are attempting to use resources simultaneously? Have you taken into account how much the use of devices has grown? Is your network equipment sufficient to meet demand? Answering the above questions will help, but network issues may be directly related to your company’s structured cabling.



Outdated Cabling


In many instances, the age of your structured cabling system may be responsible for poor network performance. 15-year-old cabling may have met standards when it was installed, but now it may be unable to handle the ever increasing network traffic needs of your company.


An internet service provider (ISP) provides the cable that provides the connection from your company’s network to the internet. When this backbone component fails to meet today’s bandwidth standards, bottlenecks may occur.


In situations where you are attempting to operate at speeds that are too high or carry excessive bandwidth via a cable that not rated for the capacity, it will be noticeable to users and their productivity will decline, hampering business operations.



Quality of Cabling


Cabling manufacturers rate their cables in terms of capability and performance. For example, CAT6 and CAT6a cabling have different capabilities, CAT being an abbreviation for category. A manufacturer must meet the performance standards set by the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) for each category of cabling.


Cabling that exceeds minimum standards will attain higher network speeds without having to upgrade your cabling. In contrast, for cabling that only meets the minimum standards, the company network speed will be unable to expand much beyond the rating of the cable.


It is helpful to understand cable standards and ratings. Even though a cable is labeled Category 6A, it is not automatic that it meets the minimum performance standards of this category. The brand name and manufacturing quality will play a big role in the cable’s output.


Part 2 will discuss Compatibility, Patch Cords, and Poor Installation.



Progressive Office Cabling


Founded in 1986, Progressive Office’s success has been a direct result of years of commitment to seeking solutions on behalf of our clients in the Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Pittsburgh and New York City areas. Efficiently working together, Progressive teams get cabling installed and operating as fast as possible while minimizing disruption and downtime. Call our toll free number (800) 614-4560 today.


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Typical Installation Mistakes of Network Cabling – Part 2

31 Jul 2018

cabling installations,cableAs discussed in Part 1, network cabling installation errors may result in long-term problems and high costs. They can be avoided by following standard structured cabling practices. Continuing with the discussion of typical network cabling installation mistakes, Part 2 will cover Ignoring Regulations, No Testing, and Skimping On Labor.



Ignoring Regulations


There are codes, laws, and ordinances that regulate low voltage cabling, and they vary, depending on the municipality, city, and state. Experienced professionals who install network cabling are knowledgeable about the applicable requirements and how to complete a project to code. When the fire marshal or building inspector determines laws were broken or wiring is not up to code, a company can be penalized with large fines and required to remove and reinstall cabling if it is a fire hazard.



No Testing


When network cabling is installed, each cable should undergo testing. This should also involve the verification of a cable’s length and specifications. This process is crucial because it will confirm whether or not the network satisfies project specifications. The data also provides a basis for future testing and troubleshooting, along with supporting any warranty claims.



Skimping On Labor


Considering how important the network cabling installation is to the future, cutting corners in the hiring of cabling installers is unwise. It is crucial to always verify the qualifications and licensing of the cabling installation company you are considering. Make the time and effort to check each reference that is provided. This may save your company time, money, and problems if you avoid working with an outfit that provides substandard services support. Request the contact information of previous customers who had projects similar to yours and get their opinions before making a commitment. Finding an installer that is the right fit for your project is the first step for ensuring a successful network cabling installation.



Progressive Office Cabling


Founded in 1986, Progressive Office’s success has been a direct result of years of commitment to seeking solutions on behalf of our clients in the Washington, D.C. and New York City areas. Efficiently working together, Progressive teams get cabling installed and operating as fast as possible while minimizing disruption and downtime. Call our toll free number (800) 614-4560 today.

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What is Certification and is it really necessary?

10 Aug 2015

Environmental Problems with Cat5e, Cat6, and Cat6A Cable


Cable must be installed so that external environmental factors do not have an effect on the performance of the network. Problems can occur at the patch panel punch down, at the wall plate jack and anywhere along the cable itself. Maybe an inadvertent kink is in the cable. Or there is a snag in the cable as it got pulled across a rough surface in the rafters above the drop ceiling. Or maybe the cable got too close to an electric line. Any one of these issues can degrade the performance of an individual cable.


There are two basic kinds of testing that is performed during the installation of cabling:




  1. Continuity Testing

  2. Certification


Continuity Testing



Continuity Testing is a test to insure that the wires in the connectors at the faceplate and at the patch panel are connected up correctly. There are 4 pairs of wires and each wire is color-coded. So, as the technician is connecting everything, a particular sequence is required. If a wire is connected in the wrong order, the cable will fail. This is a basic wire-mapping test. If this test fails, the connector and wires are re-examined and re-terminated. All of our cable installations include continuity testing.


But the only way to insure and guarantee full speed to every cable is to do Certification Testing on each cable.



Certification



Certification Testing is a performance test that utilizes a precision device that sends a signal from one end of the cable to the other. This test is the only way to test the data-carrying capacity of each cable. For example, Cat6A cable is rated to run at 10G/sec. But if you have an issue, the cable will work but it might be running at a slower speed. It passes the continuity test but it's not performing at 100%. Certification will find the fault, pin-pointed to its exact location so that our technician can fix it, retest it and fully certify it as 100% top-speed rated.


The Fluke DSX-5000 is a very expensive test device that we employ to test and certify our cabling jobs. It costs about an extra $10 per cable to get everything tested and certified. But without this test, we can't guarantee top speeds throughout your network. And, considering that most cabling projects have a useful lifespan of 15 - 20 years, this investment upfront is very cost-effective. It means you will have full speed to every device for the entire lifetime of your cabling infrastructure.


Certification includes a PDF report showing every cable and the test results.


Do you have an upcoming cabling project?




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Cable Basket Trays – Uses and Benefits

25 Jun 2015

Cable basket trays are described as go-to solutions for routing and supporting numerous cable runs. The wired frame Structured cabling, Data Cabling, DC enhances air circulation and cable ventilation. This can be appropriate beneath desks, elevated floors, or hanging tray systems. You can assemble basket trays for intersections, horizontal sections, mounting braces, hardware, and tray cutters.


The cable basket tray made of welded steel wires is considered the most popular support for copper and data cabling. The basket is light-weight and easy to install with complete array of cable tray accessories. Solid basket trays are recommended for heavier wires. These baskets are fabricated to withstand natural elements. Although the material is not solid steel, it is capable of protecting cables from corrosion and last longer.




Cable Distribution and Management


The cable basket makes possible efficient dispersal and management of cables. This process is accomplished by arranging cables inside the basket trays instead of pulling them through pipe lines. The act of yanking is certainly harder and time-consuming rather than using baskets. Laying down wires in the basket take only minimal time and ensures that cables are distributed evenly around the structure.



The baskets can be stretched along the building just like pipes. However, baskets are open facilitating easier access to the cables. At the same time, it provides sufficient protection to the network cabling system. Cable baskets are lighter with easier functions compared to trays which are quite bulky. Technicians can finish more installations in one day because of fast installation.




Installation Guidelines


Incidentally, it is important to make sure that cable trays should be installed as an inclusive system. The tray should be complete with all the supports mechanisms, fasteners, guards, connections, flexible vertical and horizontal spice plates. You have to mount cable trays so the joints will be accessible for inspection and modification. Support systems are needed so the distance does not go beyond the required measurements. Install intermediary support devices in case the weight of the cable is more than tray rungs’ load capacity.


Erect supports from channel members, twisted rods and other accessories provided by the cable tray manufacturer. Organize the supports in bar or wall-bracket models as called for by the application. Make sure to take away sharp border s from cable trays. You can attach the tray to the spice pates but use square neck-carriage bolts and self-locking nuts. The cable tray should support the building structure. Finally, mount the cable trays with sufficient space to allow access for the installation of network cables.


 
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Cable Network Trays as Support Systems

12 Jun 2015

cable network trays, Data CablingCable trays for networks are support systems that can be mounted on walls or hang up from ceilings. The trays are fabricated from aluminum or steel. These come in deepness of 2, 3, 4 and 6 inches. There are also multiple designs like trough (single rail), ladder, basket, and wire-mesh. The single rail is designed either with single or several options.



Types of Trays


The solid bottom trays support delicate cables. On the other hand, the center spine model is made up of a central support mechanism supporting the cable with the tray dangling from rods. This tray is important to the data communications market. The single-rail variety mounted on the wall is similar to center-spine. However, the treads can be found only on one side. Wire way is a system that is fully enclosed and provides no access to cabling inside.


Locations where cabling trays are required as well as cable types these carry have evolved during the last two decades. Cable trays are installed not only in power plants and paper mills but also in government facilities, schools and call centers. Certain manufacturers supply product categories produced for installation with uncommon requirements. For instance, the cable tray should be very robust so it can link a span of 30 feet between support systems. The short span variety supports four to five feet or limited space requirements of newly-installed components. Problems are resolved by using different types of cable trays.



Product Selection


The key to this is careful product selection since a single tray will not fit into all requirements. This offers the perfect solution. The main consideration is there are various instruments in the tool box of cable trays. You only need to match up each application for the ideal solution. Right now, there is an increasing need for big-sized trays so it will be possible to add more able in the future.


Modern installations entail manufactured support systems that can effectively hold both Category 5 and 6 cables. While cable performance becomes more efficient, cable and connector makers are also offering warranties for their performance. Along this line, the appropriate cable tray is needed so that cable performance will not be adversely affected by improper cable management.



What are the Benefits?


Contemporary cable trays have multiple benefits. These include the capacity to carry heavy weights. Installation is also faster and less complicated with reduced fitting time. Fixtures like risers, reducers and bends may be built on site. The applications have also expanded to several sectors such as industrial, infrastructure, commercial, food, and data hubs.