Structured Cabling
Structured cabling is the basic building block of all IT networks, and is so much more than just wire. In order for communications cable manufacturers to honor their warranty on a large commercial project, the work must installed by BICSI certified technicians who has also undergone additional training by the manufacturer. BICSI is a body that sets the rules for how communications cable has to be run, and they have very strict standards.
Depending on the type of cable, the curve radius must not be too tight, and the service loops must be performed in a certain way. Zip ties are discouraged because a careless technician could easily over tighten them, and velcro is preferred instead. Copper communications cable should not be run in parallel with electrical cable, and must be kept at least 12 inches away. If a copper communication cable has to cross an electrical wire, it is best to do it in a perpendicular fashion. Cable must always be supported in regular intervals, and securely attached.
In addition, terminations of copper and fiber must be completed in a certain fashion as well. While copper is more forgiving, fiber is not. A dirty work area, or careless terminations or splicing will absolutely degrade the cables speed, and it might not work at all. With copper connections, the twisted pairs must be maintained all the way to the end of the termination. Many new techs struggle with this, and a lazy tech will just straighten out all the twisted pairs to make it easier for them.
All these rules are in place to ensure that the cables perform to the speed in which they were designed. An improperly run or terminated cable can easily fall short of its rated speed, or worse. This can result in dropped packets, slow network performance, or failure to transmit entirely. If requested, a Fluke cable certifier can be brought in to guarantee that cable is installed properly and to spec. It will also determine how fast data is passing through the pathway. This is not usually performed on small jobs due to price.
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- RG6 (Co-Axial)- 20¢ per foot
- CAT6 (Ethernet)- 35¢ per foot
- Pathway (and Drop)- $200 each. Please note: Each project is unique, and this is used for estimating purposes only.
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