Upgrade Your Cabling Infrastructure to 100G – Part 1

5 May 2023
Multinational companies' bandwidth demand is rapidly growing, and data centers must upgrade their computing, networking, and storage capacities. As a result,  10G/25G to 100G migration is an irreversible trend. Thus, the optical cabling system of migrating data centers must be upgraded. The following will guide designing your data center’s optical cabling for 100G Ethernet.

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Comparing the Cats From 5e to 8 – Part 1

5 Apr 2023
Ethernet cables are an essential component of LAN networks. They link the devices utilized by a network. Within a network. There are several categories of Ethernet cables. Each class has features concerning the speed and distance they can effectively transmit signals. The following will compare the Ethernet cables, Cat5e, Cat6, Cat7, and Cat8.

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Backbone vs. Horizontal Cabling

15 Mar 2023
Networking will typically require complex cabling. Structured cabling systems contain two chief types of cabling: backbone and horizontal. Both types are needed for the development of a network that is functional for all types of organizations. The following will discuss the differences between backbone and horizontal cabling.

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Aging Cabling Infrastructure Can Hurt Company Performance

8 Mar 2023
Innovations in AI, cloud computing, IoT, and mobile apps are swiftly changing today’s work environments. Staying current with the constant evolution of technology helps ensure your business is competitive and efficient. Network cabling also plays an important part, and the following will discuss why.
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Best Practices for Cabling Installation & Management – Part 1

9 Nov 2022
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.

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Commercial & Residential Building Fiber Installation – Part 3

21 Sep 2022
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.