Administrators typically perform a wide variety of maintenance tasks, including backing up data, archiving old data, cleaning up shared drives, updating and patching software, and various other chores ...

Figure 1. EIA/TIA 568 assigns CAT-X cable colors in a standardized way. (Illustrations used with permission of Robert Kerr, NetSpec). Click here to see an enlarged diagram. To get the most out of your ...

Let's face it. We've all been guilty at one time or another of ignoring the cabling backbone or infrastructure. But now, thanks to convergence and integration, that mindset is shifting. With ...

Whether you're an installer, contractor or end-user, understanding the significance of certification is vital to ensuring the reliability, performance and longevity of your cabling infrastructure. In ...

Amid all the interest in Cloud Computing, Big Data, the Internet of Things, and wireless connectivity in industrial applications, one thing is certain—cables are not disappearing any time soon. Though ...

As we discussed in past blogs, InfiniBand is the communication standard – the protocols and specifications governing how data is transmitted and received within a network. We also discussed how ...

As Gigabit and 10G Ethernet networks take hold in companies that need more speed, the copper physical layer of cabling has evolved to easily handle future applications. One of the most recent ...

This article will explain the difference between traditional, controlled environments and harsh, industrial environments as well as the type of cabling and interconnectivity products to specify when ...

The latest report by IMARC Group, titled“ India Structured Cabling Market Report by Product Type (Copper Cable, Fiber Cable, Copper Components, Fiber Components), Wire Category (Category 5e, Category ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. To get the most out of your network infrastructure, pay attention to details — such as cabling.