Joel Jaeggli wrote:
On Mon, 3 Apr 2006, 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.
someone has their terminology screwed up.
A structured cabling system is one layed out in a consistent
hierarchical system. An unstructured cable plant is one where every time
you need to connect two devices you ran another jumper/fiber/patch etc.
Also should the switch to server wiring be shielded or unshielded?
If this is ethernet, 10/100/1000 base-t it runs over unshielded category
5 twisted pair cable.
Getting back to the original statement. in-wall wiring in most places
has to be plenum rated to meet building codes, in addition most of the
time premisis wiring is done with solid copper rather than stranded
(which is more flexible and is used for jumpers.
If you have two devices sitting right next to each other, you just
connect them with a jumper.
Thanks for your patience
Dan
For most stuff that I do, I will use the same cable for patch cords
that don't get moved often as I wire with. Of course this isn't my trade.
I have found that this guide is very useful.
Wiring Strategies Installation Guide
http://www.levitonvoicedata.com/learning/wiring.asp
The appendices have a good listing of different jacks and color codes
for both networking and telecommunications.
--
Robin Laing
