by progadmin | Dec 23, 2009 | Cabling, Definitions
A patch panel is an in-line series of connections mounted onto a frame to enable network cables to be terminated in an orderly manner. Typically, the panel is the termination point of network cabling drops that are installed in a office or residential cabling...
by progadmin | Dec 23, 2009 | Cabling, Definitions
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] A drop or dropped ceiling is the ceiling that is hung below the main (structural) ceiling. It may also be referred to as a false or suspended ceiling, and is a staple of modern construction and architecture. The area above the...
by progadmin | Oct 29, 2009 | Definitions, Solutions
USB 3.0 is coming at the end of this year and it has the potential to make a significant difference in your computing experience. If you bought your computer any time after the year 2000, it probably came equipped with at least one USB 2.0 port. However, later this...
by progadmin | Sep 24, 2009 | Cabling, Definitions
Backbone wiring is the cabling used to interconnect between telecommunication closets, equipment rooms and buildings. A 19-inch rack is a standardized frame or enclosure for mounting multiple equipment modules. A frame style, open rack (see image to the right) would...
by progadmin | Sep 24, 2009 | Cabling, Definitions
Category6 Category 6 cable, commonly referred to as Cat6, is a cable standard for Gigabit Ethernet and other network protocols that is backward compatible with the Category 5/5e standards. Cat6 features more stringent specifications for crosstalk and system noise. The...
by progadmin | Sep 24, 2009 | Cabling, Definitions
Plenum cable is cable that is laid in the plenum spaces of buildings. The plenum is the space that facilitates air circulation for heating and air conditioning systems, by providing pathways for either heated/conditioned or return airflows. Space between the...
