Structured Cabling
Structured network cabling involves using a flexible and singular cabling infrastructure to
connect multiple computers, phones and other devices together. Specialized sockets are
provided for plugging in your multiple devices. A central communication network cabinet
is provided for connecting multiple cables from different work stations. A well-designed
and structured cabling system can help in addressing common workflow issues and
network downtime problems effectively.
With an organized structured cabling system the benefits are:
MAC’s (Moves, Adds & Changes) are much quicker due to the fact that they are
done in the MDF (Main Distribution Frame) versus running long patch cords from
equipment racks.
Potential for downtime is reduced as potential for human error is drastically
reduced due to this organization.
Time savings; cable and port tracing becomes a much easier job with a structured
cabling system.
Aesthetics; Never underestimate the looks! A structured cabling system will look
much cleaner than a point to point method. Since the changes are done in the
MDF versus at the hardware, the hardware can be cabled up and not touched in
most instances. This allows the cabling in front of the switch to remain
aesthetically pleasing.
What Are the Risks Of Not Switching to a Structured Cabling System?
Downtime!
With an unorganized messy cabling infrastructure, mistakes are commonly made.
Incorrect ports are unplugged. Even worse is the messy cabling that gets in the way. Trying to remove a single cable from a large tangled mess can cause stress
on the other cables. This stress can lead to network and channel errors in the
hardware that are very difficult to trace.
Airflow: If a point to point method is used, the front and potentially the sides of the
switch are congested with cabling bulk. This impedes the airflow that the switch
needs to operate. This also translates to underfloor cooling; cabling congestion in
this space hinders the airflow of the CRAC unit and can cause cooling issues.
SmartSonix designs and builds flexible infrastructure solutions using structured cabling
systems that support multiple voice, data, video and multimedia systems regardless of
their manufacturer. New applications’ ever-increasing demands of bandwidth have
generated utmost importance of structured cabling solutions. Copper-based
technologies, which have been predicted as being at the threshold of obsolescence, have
met the bandwidth challenge time and again. They support Gigabit Ethernet and even 10
Gigabit Ethernet standards as of today. Without doubt, copper technologies remain as
essential a component in structured cabling solutions as fiber technologies.
SmartSonix offer the complete range of structured cabling solutions, designed to meet
technical requirements and budgetary constraints of clients. SmartSonix engage with the
client, right from initial consultancy and design to installation and maintenance of
complex structured cabling solutions.