Structured cabling basics: Start with the plans

June 25, 2013
Tutorial video discusses how to analyze floorplans and conduct basic set-up preparations before cabling installers take to the field.

A recent cabling industry tutorial video covers how to analyze floorplans and conduct basic set-up preparations before installer/technicians take to the field to cable a standard MDF and telecom room environment.

In articulately explained depth and detail, the presentation documents Southern California cabling installer firm Nova Voice & Data as it undertakes a basic installation of both voice and data cabling. The video is part one of five produced by online cabling and communications infrastructure products dealer CableSupply.com, Nova's parent company.

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About the Author

Matt Vincent | Senior Editor

Matt Vincent is a B2B technology journalist, editor and content producer with over 15 years of experience, specializing in the full range of media content production and management, as well as SEO and social media engagement best practices, for both Cabling Installation & Maintenance magazine and its website CablingInstall.com. He currently provides trade show, company, executive and field technology trend coverage for the ICT structured cabling, telecommunications networking, data center, IP physical security, and professional AV vertical market segments. Email: [email protected]

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