Typical Installation Mistakes of Network Cabling – Part 1
Every cabling professional is aware that installing a network often poses challenges. As errors may result in long-term problems and high costs, it is important to avoid them by following standard. The following are several of the most typical installation mistakes of network cabling. Rely on experienced and expert cabling professionals to get the best results.
Bad Planning
Good planning always considers the future. Cabling technology that is already out-dated should be avoided. The equipment chosen should satisfy current requirements and those of the next five years. Although they are more expensive, purchasing high-quality cables and peripheral equipment helps meet future needs. Being knowledgeable about the organization’s facility and business requirements is also crucial to the project. Preparing well in advance will lead to greater efficiency and less expenses.
Electrical Alongside
One of the important rules is not running data cables in a position that is parallel to electrical wiring. Many network cables are made of twisted pairs, wiring which has two conductors twisted together for cancelling external electromagnetic interference, in order to prevent cables from affecting each other. As a byproduct, they generate a magnetic field from the low voltage running through their wires. If network cables are laid next to electric cables, there is a chance that the cables’ magnetic fields will be interrupted, leading to substandard signal quality or a slow network.
Exceeding Distance
The majority of cabling professionals are well aware of the maximum distance limits of unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cabling up to 1 Gbps is 300 feet. When cables are run for 10 Gbps to 40 Gbps deployments, always be aware of the recommended distance limits that are imposed on the specific type of cable being used. To illustrate, when 10 Gbps is being carried the maximum of 300 feet over twisted pair cabling, it will be necessary to use CAT 6A or better cabling.
Part 2 will cover Ignoring Regulations, No Testing, and Skimping On Labor.
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