by progadmin | Jun 25, 2014 | Cabling, Definitions, Network Ideas, Rack and Tray Cabling Structure
The cable tray is meant to prop up insulated cables for communication and power distribution. Cables are mounted on the tray, rather than placed inside a pipe. It can be likened to the structural cog of the building’s electrical layout, as it protects the cables both...
by progadmin | Jun 12, 2014 | Cabling, Definitions, Power over Ethernet
Network cables connect and transmit information between personal computers, storage area networks and routers. You can now find various models of cables. Your choice may depend on configuration and topology of the system’s architecture. The most common variety is...
by progadmin | Apr 18, 2013 | Solutions
What is the difference between a Cat5 and a Cat6 RJ45 connector? The easy answer is: they are both cable connectors with a standard network plug and socket, often called an “Ethernet jack”. Cat 5 and Cat 6 are UTP, or Unshielded Twisted Pair cables. The difference...
by progadmin | Mar 8, 2013 | Cabling, Definitions
No, it’s not ET calling home. “Alien Crosstalk” is defined as “unwanted signal coupling from one balanced twisted-pair component, channel, or permanent link to another”. Alien crosstalk is not generally affected by common noise from motors, transformers, or florescent...
by progadmin | Feb 11, 2013 | Cat6a Cabling, Definitions
It was once thought that copper cabling would never support speeds above 1 Gig, but Augmented Category 6, or Cat6a – has proven that wrong. Copper still lives and copper cabling may still be around at 40 Gig. There has been much debate about which is the better...
