Structured Cabling Flashcards
is an organized approach to building or campus telecommunications cabling that
consists of standardized smaller elements
Structured Cabling
Structured Cabling Benefits
Easier installation and maintenance
Reduced safety hazards
System longevity
Easier troubleshooting
Aesthetics
Scalability
Documentation
Standardization of interfaces that commonly use snap-in
connectors which may be installed and replaced as needed
Easier installation and maintenance
By organizing cabling in a structured manner, single wire and cable trip
hazards are reduced
Reduced safety hazard
Reduces risk of physical damage to cabling components
System longevity
Subsystems allows easier cable tracing, isolation, and investigation when
issues occur
Easier troubleshooting
Gathers cables into bunches and fastens them to the wall or the floor so they stay
organized and out of sight
Aesthetics
Easy to expand as business demands grow in the future
Scalability
Uniformity of components and connection methods allow a clear picture of how
the system is set up
Documentation
Different Subsystems
- Work Area (WA)
- Horizontal Cabling (a.k.a. Distribution cabling)
- Telecommunications Room (TR) and
Telecommunications Enclosure (TE) - Entrance Facilities (EF)
- Equipment Room (ER)
- Backbone Cabling (a.k.a riser cabling/ vertical
cabling)
Contains user end devices, with
patch cables connecting them to wall jacks /outlets
Work Area (WA)
Connects telecom resources to users at their work areas or other rooms on a floor. A typical cable run goes from the user’s device to the nearest telecoms room on the same floor.
Horizontal Cabling (a.k.a. Distribution cabling)
A dedicated room or part of another larger room containing hardware to terminate horizontal cables. It’s also where jumpers or patch cables are used on panels to cross-connect different cables
Telecommunications Room (TR) and
Telecommunications Enclosure (TE)
Telecom facilities entering a building or residence from the outside - from a local service carrier or private network
Entrance Facilities (EF)
The area where entrance cabling connects to the internal building wiring infrastructure. It typically houses patch panels, network switches, and servers
Equipment Room (ER)
