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What is Structured Cabling?
Structured cabling is the standardized approach to designing and installing a reliable network infrastructure for data, voice, and video communications. It involves organizing and managing cabling systems to support various hardware and networking technologies. East Coast Telecom Solutions has been producing successful cabling results for over 40 years.
Key Components of Structured Cabling
- Entrance Facility – The point where external service provider cabling meets the on-site network
- Equipment Room – Houses network equipment like switches, routers, and servers
- Telecommunications Room (TR) – Connects backbone and horizontal cabling; often contains patch panels
- Backbone Cabling – Connects different rooms and buildings (also called vertical cabling)
- Horizontal Cabling – Runs from TR to workstations or end-user devices
- Work Area – The space where end-user devices (computers, phones) connect to the network
Types of Cables Used
- Twisted Pair (Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a, Cat7, etc.) – Used for Ethernet connections
- Fiber Optic – High-speed, long-distance transmission
- Coaxial – Used for video and broadband applications
Best Practices in Structured Cabling
- Follow industry standards (TIA/EIA-568, ISO/IEC 11801)
- Keep cables organized using trays, racks, and labels
- Maintain proper cable length and avoid sharp bends
- Plan for scalability to accommodate future network growth