Volume 3, Issue 11

Hybrid Cables--What You Need to Know

Nov. 1, 1995

Hybrid cabling is a prevalent topic in today`s networking circles. The appeal of these high-performance cables, which typically combine both metallic conductors and optical fibers...

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IBM cabling system upgrade

Nov. 1, 1995

This upgrade, Smart ICS, replaces IBM distribution panels and patch cords with RJ-45-based patch panels and the Patchview cabling management system. The Type-1 cables and wall...

Connectivity

Fiber-optic patch cords must provide high-quality interconnection

Nov. 1, 1995

Standard fiber-optic patch cords, or jumpers, are short interconnection optical cables with the same connector on each end. [For information on hybrid adapters, with dissimilar...

Fiber

Building a flexible fiber network at UC Berkeley

Nov. 1, 1995

The Berkeley team created a network flexible enough to support the demands of teaching, production and research.

Cabling Installation

Composite cable has its pros and cons

Nov. 1, 1995

More and more installers today are looking into adding to their traditional menu of unshielded twisted-pair, shielded twisted-pair, fiber and coaxial cable. Two of the new options...

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Cabling Installation

Costing out a cabling system

Nov. 1, 1995

Many important decisions can lead a building owner or tenant to justify the installation of a new, universal (standard) cabling system, and it is usually a direct outgrowth of...

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Category 5 patch cords

Nov. 1, 1995

Data-patch patch cords are made of screened twisted-pair cable terminated with 8-position shielded modular plugs. The cords, offered in seven lengths from 2 to 20 feet, meet all...

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Surge suppressors

Nov. 1, 1995

A parallel system of computer-matched metal-oxide varistor arrays in the Interceptor line of surge suppressor systems and filters respond to and intercept spikes and surges. Backed...

Fiber

Fiber-optic cable catalog

Nov. 1, 1995

A 128-page catalog with color-coded sections describes each type of this company`s cable, down to the specifications, with cross-sectional drawings, termination diagrams, four...

Connectivity

Prewired blocks

Nov. 1, 1995

Series M4-5 prewired blocks connect advanced networking equipment to horizontal cabling. The blocks offer Category 5 connectivity in 12- and 24-port versions, and are available...

Connectivity

Component connector guide

Nov. 1, 1995

A 24-page selector and reference guide includes a photograph and brief description of more than 260 custom and standard connector components. The guide includes descriptions of...