On Mon, 2006-04-03 at 15:36 +0100, Dan Track wrote: > Hi > > I appreciate this is OT but could some one guide me to some > documentation that describes the difference between structured and > unstructured cabling. Basically I just bought some cabling to attach > my server to the switch, but someone just told me that what I bought > was structured cabling and not good for this type of job. > > Also should the switch to server wiring be shielded or unshielded? > > Thanks for your patience > Dan > Dan, Ethernet cabling? It should be unshielded, and pinned per the EIA/TIA 568B standards. At least that's the most common method in the US. I couldn't figure out what the difference between structured and non-structured was. Other than how it is routed in the premise and equipment racks. CAT-5 or better is what I have used for 100Mb and Gig Ethernet. Bob...
