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Constant changes in supply chains and the resulting operational difficulties have led to a growing need for dependable real-time data in warehouses. Fortunately, radio-frequency identification (RFID technology) benefits facilities desiring accurate, efficient and streamlined data collection. Moreover, as listed below, RFID offers several advantages over manual data and barcode collection methods.

As discussed in Part 1, structured cabling should be the foundation of your network infrastructure. Running point-to-point, conventional cabling directly connects hardware by utilizing jumpers or patches. Differing in approach, structured cabling deploys a series of trunks or patch panels that can connect to the hardware.

Cables are how we connect our company’s nodes with their hubs, desktops to a router, and CCTV cameras to the security system. However, carrying out a new installation of cabling and its management can be a challenge without the help of professionals. Reply with the assistance of experts for the best results, including a reliable, high-performance network.

It is common sense that a business should install its cabling properly the first time. One way to ensure this is by working with experienced professionals during the planning stage. The following will discuss why getting your cabling right from the beginning will benefit your business.

Structured cabling delivers reliable high performance while providing flexibility, lowering maintenance costs, and enabling future expansion. The following will discuss in greater detail why structured cabling infrastructure is important for your business.

Part 4 will cover Fiber Cable to the Apartment or Office.

Part 3 will cover the three methods – blowing, pulling, and pushing – for getting fiber cables from the basement to each floor as well as troubleshooting.

Blowing

Although blown fiber is a proven method, it may not always be best for an in-building deployment. Using a gas-powered compressor in the basement may not be appropriate. A developer may not permit the use of compressed air, which can carry water and dirt into buildings. However, blowing has the advantage of distance. Due to the fact blown fiber can have an installation distance up to 3,000 feet, it may be the only practical option for some high-rise buildings.

 

Pulling

Perhaps the biggest advantage of pullable cable is cost. This method needs a minimum of additional equipment and has been tried and tested in most regions. Unfortunately, it is labor-intensive unless there is already a pull cord. There are installation teams that prefer the cable-rodding approach, but there is a chance of overstressing the fiber optic cable. When tensile load becomes excessive during pulling, it can potentially damage the cable, along with objects along the cable’s path. Pulling has a maximum installation up to 1,500 feet.

 

Pushing

Affordable pushing equipment allows cables to be pushed a maximum of 984 feet. If fiber optic cable is pushed with pre-termination, the process is efficient and fast. However, hand-pushing cable is not as fast as the two other methods. In addition, fiber cable can only be pushed a maximum of 325 feet. Moreover, an older building might have poorly planned or congested conduits, making pushing cable more difficult.

 

Troubleshooting

In some older buildings, only PVC electrical conduits may have been installed. Conduits may also already be pre-populated with other kinds of infrastructure. Even though well-designed microduct paths may let a maximum of 325 feet of fiber cable to be pulled and/or pushed through them, a poorly planned or congested conduit may only be able to accommodate just 50 feet of cable inside it.

 

Part 4 will cover Fiber Cable to the Apartment or Office.

 

Progressive Office Cabling

Founded in 1986, Progressive Office’s success has been a direct result of years of commitment to seeking cost-effective solutions. Working together, Progressive teams are committed to getting your data cabling, access control, and telecom systems installed and operating while minimizing disruption and downtime. Call our toll free number (800) 614-4560 today.

Part 2 will cover Taking Fiber Inside and Fiber to the Floor.