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A structured cabling system is meant to help businesses run their networking tasks smoothly by providing a complete telecommunication...","datePublished":"2019-08-19","dateModified":"2019-11-20","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.bt-sa.co.za\/author\/admin_bt-sa\/#Person","name":"Admin_BT-SA","url":"https:\/\/www.bt-sa.co.za\/author\/admin_bt-sa\/","identifier":2,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/99b147eb2e6ec01f77d732be9c7f20c5?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/99b147eb2e6ec01f77d732be9c7f20c5?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"BT-SA","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.bt-sa.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/BTSA_Logo_FINAL.png","url":"https:\/\/www.bt-sa.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/BTSA_Logo_FINAL.png","width":800,"height":250}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.bt-sa.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Network-Cabling-1.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.bt-sa.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Network-Cabling-1.jpg","height":1976,"width":2630},"url":"https:\/\/www.bt-sa.co.za\/structured-cabling-all-you-need-to-know\/","about":["BLOGS"],"wordCount":515,"keywords":["backbone","infrastructure","structured cabling","telecommunications"],"articleBody":"Some might associate the term \u2018structured cabling\u2019 with neat,\u00a0organised wires, but it is far more than just an organisational model. It is a hardware and cabling system, that enables better data flow and IT resource sharing.A structured cabling system is meant to help businesses run their networking tasks smoothly by providing a complete telecommunication infrastructure. This not only includes actual cables but everything that warrants a wireless or wired transferal of data. Connecting hardware, work areas, pathways, management tools, and equipment are all included in the process.Structured cabling is used in various places, such as offices, manufacturing facilities, data centres, and more, and it lasts longer than any other IT infrastructure. If properly designed and well maintained it can help your company grow immensely.Each cabling system has a unique overall infrastructural design, meaning no two systems are identical. This is due to variations in architectural designs, the system\u2019s functions, the types of cables and products used, the system\u2019s configurations, and even the user\u2019s specific needs or wishes.Despite these design variations, each infrastructure has to follow the standards of cabling design, installation, and documentation, to ensure proper system performance and reduce risks and costs. A\u00a0properly designed structured cabling system consists of six components. These include:Horizontal CablingIt includes cabling between the\u00a0telecommunications room\u00a0and the telecommunication outlets in work areas and runs horizontally above the ceiling or under the floor.Backbone CablingIt represents the main data channel between telecommunications and equipment rooms, entrance facilities, or buildings.Telecommunications RoomThis is where the equipment needed for connecting horizontal and\u00a0backbone cabling\u00a0is stored. Ideally, it should be located on the floor that uses its service.Work AreaThis area includes all of the components between the telecommunications outlet and endpoint equipment and is adapted for frequent changes.Equipment RoomThe systems stored in this room are more complex than those placed in the telecommunications room. They include servers, routers, switches, and more and it can either be separate from the telecommunications room or replace it completely.Entrance FacilityThis is the point of connection between the facility\u2019s backbone cabling and the service provider\u2019s equipment and cables.What are the benefits of structured cabling?\u00a0SimplicityStructured cabling uses a single system, eliminating the need to use different kinds of devices or equipment at the same time. It is also extremely convenient when it comes to identifying and solving any possible network issues.AdaptabilityThese systems come with high bandwidth, meaning they can support any future applications without any interruptions of the current system.Less DowntimeIf workers have to wait for the completion of network troubleshooting for too long, it can have a negative impact on their productivity, in turn hurting your business revenue. Since structured cabling ensures organization, it is much faster and easier to deal with network problems.ConclusionThere are many advantages to installing structured cabling systems. They will not only save you time and money, but also enable your networks to run smoothly, efficiently, and at high-speed.Source: www.demotix.com"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Structured Cabling \u2013 All You Need to Know","item":"https:\/\/www.bt-sa.co.za\/structured-cabling-all-you-need-to-know\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]