On 4/3/06, Joel Jaeggli <joelja@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> 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 Hi Thanks very much for your advice. I appreciate it. Could you elaborate on the stranded v non-stranded cabling. What are the key differences. Should I order stranded cabling to connect a switch and server? Thanks again Dan
