Cabling Installation & Maintenance Articles, August 2003
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Table of Contents

Crosstalk & Feedback

Editorial

Open mouth, insert foot

At the same time the 10GBase-T standard becomes reality, a whole lot of system users will be making tough decisions about the infrastructure for their 10-Gig systems.

Perspective

Increase computer room cooling while reducing cooling costs

Producing increased cooling while reducing cooling costs—two computer room management objectives—are widely held to be mutually exclusive.

Ask Donna

From R&D to consumption, counterfeits affect everyone

Recently heard: "Wow, this stuff is really cheap. Must be the economy."

Contents

Design

Lewis and Clark discovers advanced communications

Historic high school in Spokane, WA now boasts high-capacity network.

Installation

Lower cost copper solutions may drive 10-Gigabit Ethernet

Mitigating alien crosstalk is a must for the IEEE's 802.3 Working Group.

Technology

When the test fails, what next?

Applying the right troubleshooting tools for each situation.

Security

Finding the ideal medium for video surveillance

While coaxial cable is the traditional favorite, UTP and fiber make their cases as cables of choice.

Products & Services

Industry Spotlight

Power over Ethernet gets boost with standard ratification

The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) has approved the 802.3af-2003 standard, which defines the specifications to deliver power over standard Ethernet cables.

United Kingdom seeks American cabling companies, venture capitalists

The United Kingdom wants U.S. companies to bring their cabling technology and investment money into its market.

Product Update

New breed of distribution racks smooth installation, cable management

Manufacturers responding to feedback from contractors and end users.

New Products

New Products

Anti-static fabric keeps particles away; An installer's idea of rack security; High-stability raised flooring; MORE...

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Volume 11
Issue 8
August 2003
 

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