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Structured Cabling

Reliable bases

The structured cable network constitutes the basis for IT systems: each tool and software element of the system is connected to each other via the cable network therefore no reliable IT network can exist without high quality cabling. At the same time, the modification or development of the cable networks is the most difficult job considering the components of the systems; therefore a reliable cabling network is of paramount importance.

Synergon delivers turnkey solutions when an offer is requested for structured cabling. Our skilled advisors will manage any issue including planning, making an offer, implementation project management or preparing documentation. Our most important partners are AMP, Brand-Rex and Reichle & De-Massari.

Structured network design

In structured networks every workstation, server, printer or telephone is connected by a separate cable to the central rack cabinet. The equipment mentioned above are connected to the terminal sockets by so called patch cables, end these socketscan be located in the walls, parapet cable trunks or floor boxes as well. The terminal connectors are connected to the central rack cabinet via wall cables.

In general, there are two cables and two connectors at each endpoint; one is used for the computer network while the other is maintained for the telephone system. It is practical to plan one so called RJ45 socket for each 4-5 m2 of floor space. Every terminal is identified by a number indicated thereon.

The length of the wall cables must not exceed 90 m in order to ensure appropriate electrical parameters for computer signals.

All wall cables in the building are led to the central rack cabinet where they are distributed to cable management panels. On these cable management panels, the specified points of the active network devices can be connected, also by patch cables, to the cables going toward the PCs of the employees, and at that point the extensions of the switchboard can be matched with the phone sets. With this structure the reliability is significantly improved, and, at the same time, the allocation or reconfiguration of the local network becomes much simpler. For example, when a workplace is relocated, it is sufficient to reconnect a few patch cables in the central rack cabinet.

Backbone

A so called backbone connects the star points (distributors) located within the building. A signal amplifier (repeater) should be integrated or an optical fibre connection is required wherever the distance between the star points exceeds 100 meters. Considering lightning protection we recommend optical connections between the buildings.

Copper cables

Less expensive UTP (unshielded twisted pair) cables, FTP (foil screened twisted pair) cables, which are less sensitive to noise signals, and SFTP (shielded foiled twisted pair) copper cables are available for establishing a structured network.

Tests, measurements

Each segment of the completed cable network should be tested so that the entire system can be certified in accordance with the applicable standards. Testing is carried out by special multifunction instruments. The test results are always recorded in a test report which constitutes the basis for handing over the physical network and providing system warranty by the manufacturers.

Office environment

In any modern office environment lasting performance is one of the most important considerations in addition to network reliability; we should avoid that the bandwidth provided by cabling will restrict the performance of the network in the future. Another requirement for cabling is invisibility, as far as possible, in order to establish an aesthetic, pleasant working environment. With this in mind, cable routes should be designed circumspectly. With a view to the safety of the employees, in confined spaces such cables are to be used which, during combustion, do not generate toxic gases whose concentration exceeds any specified limits.

Industrial environment

For networks operated in an industrial environment, as for every modern IT system, reliability is the most important requirement. At the same time, cables and routes must meet some other important requirements because the network must be protected.

System warranty

Synergon strives to achieve that cabling constitutes a stable basis for IT systems supplied byus. Accordingly, Synergon, through its suppliers, provides a 15-25-year system warranty for the cable systems installed and this warranty is valid for the entire network.

WHY SYNERGON?

Our colleagues have manufacturer’s approvals certifications. The structured cabling they design supports sending any audio or data transmission protocol (e.g. telephone, fax, ISDN, RS232, ATM, Ethernet, 10-100-1000Mb/s-10Gb/s.), therefore the range of applications are very wide. Since several types of systems and equipment may be operated in a structured network, within a building less parallel cable systems should be installed than in case of the old, obsolete systems, i.e. the cabling of the building becomes more transparent.

Coordinating larger projects require serious preparations. Our colleagues who have IPMA classifications can handle such challenge.

All structured cabling we install come with documentation, which contain measurements, further information and if needed we can create full NetViz documentations.

Beside of that our colleagues have the proper experience we possess qualified measurements, and we use calibrated structural- and optical equipments that accommodate the high quality installations we make.

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