Fibre optic cable construction • Fibre optic cable construction • Core • This is the physical medium that transports optical data signals from an attached light source to a receiving device. The core is a single continuous strand of glass or p...

Fibre Optic Connectors. • Fibre Optic Connectors • The ST® connector • , which uses a bayonet locking system, is the most common connector. • The SC connector • features a moulded body and a push- pull locking system. • The FDDI connector • co...

UTP Cable and Colour drift • UTP Cable and Colour drift • UTP cable is often used with video or KVM extenders to extend the reach of a video signal. It's popular for this application because it's lightweight, easy to handle, and inexpensive. B...

SFP, SFP+, and XFP transceivers • SFP, SFP+, and XFP transceivers • SFP, SFP+, and XFP are all terms for a type of transceiver that plugs into a special port on a switch or other network device to convert the port to a copper or fiber interfac...

Cabinet or Rack • Do you need a cabinet or a rack? • A cabinet is an enclosure with a door (or doors); a rack is an open frame. There are several things you should consider when you’re deciding whether you need an enclosed cabinet or a rack. •...

Category 7/Class F • Category 7/Class F • Category 7/Class F (ISO/IEC 11801:2002) specifies a frequency range of 1–600 MHz over 100 meters of fully shielded twisted-pair cabling. It encompasses four individually shielded pairs inside an overal...

Shielded vs. unshielded cables • Shielded vs. unshielded cables • The environment determines whether cable should be shielded or unshielded. Quiet office environments, busy retail establishments, and individual workshops all require different ...

The fully accessorised rack • The fully accessorised rack • After you choose your rack, consider how you’ll set it up and what accessories you might need. • Security • Your rack may need to be secured. A typical rack has about a 38.1-centimetr...