STEVE ZATCHIJ ELECTRICAL are installers of "structured cabling". Structured cabling has long been adopted as part of a telephone system. In many commercial businesses, cables are run from telephone points in the work area to the central voice system or PBX. This enables people to move around the office and still keep their extension number, etc. The system is used now in many computer, communication and information systems.
STRUCTURED CABLING
Up to a few years ago, the data network installation market was a confusing mix of lots of different systems designed for each type of computer. This meant that data installers had to be experts with an extremely wide knowledge of different networks. Now however, since the introduction of structured cabling, the same equipment can be used for all types of network.
Structured cabling systems are "flood wired" throughout a premises to provide complete flexibility for moves and changes. Structured cabling also provides the facility to run various communication transmissions across a single cable, e.g. data and voice applications, resulting in staff being able to re-arrange their working environments with minimal disruption to the computer network.
As performance standards increase, coupled with lower cabling costs, networks have increased in size and data transmission distances now reach a much wider area then was previously attainable. By using a single cable type as a horizontal backbone for communication systems, I.T. managers, consultants, and even end users, are easily able to manage the system.
Structured Cabling is regulated by various governing bodies that monitor and review existing and developing standards:
The performance of a computer network is defined by its "category rating". The most popular systems at the moment are " Category 5" (Class D). This means the network is specified to run at 100MHz with bandwidths of up to 100Mbps. To achieve a Category 5 rating, it is important that all the components (cable, wall outlet and patch panel) are also to Category 5 specifications and that industry installation guidelines are strictly followed. So, at the end of the day, the basis for any high performance network is a professional install.
As you can see, this whole subject is quite technical and fairly complex. So, why not get in touch with us today for an initial discussion and no risk assessment of your computer, communication and information networking requirements?
For your own safety and peace of mind, the NICEIC (National Council for Electrical Installation Contracting) strongly recommends that you choose an Approved Contractor to carry out your electrical work. We are an NICEIC and Part P Approved Contractor. As a further guarantee of good work, all NICEIC Approved Contractors must issue certificates for all work carried out in accordance with the National Standard BS7671.
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