Structured LAN Cabling

The components of a structured cabling system are the hubs, switches, and cabling. The hubs hold the switches, and each switch connects to one or more cables. The cabling is typically fiber-optic cable, and it runs throughout the facility. A properly structured cabling system can provide many benefits including: improved reliability, greater performance and efficiency, easier installation and reduced management costs. Structured cabling is a layout of electrical cables in a specific fashion for purposes such as increasing reliability and throughput. This type of cabling typically uses smaller cable sizes and pairs them together in rows or columns to maximize connection ability.

The construction of a structured cabling system is divided into four main components: backbone, front-end, distribution, and terminating. Backbone cables carry the signals between switches and hubs. These cables are usually thick and terminated in plugs called RJ45s or connectors such asfit862. Backbone cables are required for a LAN because they provide a high-speed connection between nodes. Front-end cabling connects the computer to the hub or switch. This type of cable is thin and has either a thin patch cord or an Ethernet connector on one end and a compatible receptacle on the other end. Distribution cabling runs throughout the building carrying information to and from the various devices in the network. This cable is made up of smaller components that are run between individual devices such as workstations, servers, printers, scanners, copiers, and file servers. Distribution cables can also connect to wall jacks for use with headphones.

Increased Security: With a properly installed and configured system, organized cabling provides a secure backbone for your network. This system can help protect your network from unauthorized access, theft, and other forms of vandalism.

Structured cabling is a networking term used to describe the use of cables that have been specially designed to reduce signal interference. By being routed in predetermined patterns, structured cabling can help to ensure appropriate signal transmission. Structured cabling is an optical fiber installation methodology that uses bundles of fiber optic cables to transport signals within closed spaces, such as buildings. The types of structured cabling include twisted pair, CAT-5, and CAT-6.