Hello, everyone!
Today, I will start to explain UTP cable installation.
UTP cables can be installed in a number of ways. They can be installed in pipes, channels in walls, special plastic channels, on the ceiling, wall with special supports, under the floor or above the ceiling, etc.
Good installation is very important. Errors may occur during installation without being noticed. Only when the system is put into operation, you can see all the errors and problems that occurred during the installation. To avoid or reduce errors during installation, it is necessary to have a good design and plan.
It is very important to respect all standards for UTP cables. The cables must be dry, at proper temperatures. If the temperatures are high, this can affect system performance. As the temperature increases, the attenuation of the UTP cable increases, thus the signal strength decreases. So in these situations, 100 m will not be achieved.
If we use special cable holders for installation. These holders should prevent the cables from bending. The edges of these holders must not damage the UTP cables.
All elements used in the installation - patch panels, connectors, etc. must meet all standards.
During installation, the tension pulling must not exceed 25 pounds. If the pulling tension is greater than 25 pounds, cable and twisted pairs may be damaged. This leads to a drop in performance or complete disconnection of the cable and a request for reinstallation.
If we need to run UTP cables through the pipes, there is a problem with friction. The use of appropriate lubricants is required. Also, during the design of the network should be anticipated breakout boxes for intermediate pulls.
When using patch panels for UTP cables, UTP cables should be bundled and marked. The cables should be properly inserted into the patch panels to prevent damage or damage to the performance. Bending, kneading, etc. affects the performance of the UTP cable.
If multiple cables are required to be installed this way, then all cables should be installed in parallel.
I will continue this theme on the next article >> UTP cable (4): PoE.
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