New cabling installations are infrastructure that needs to last. Application technology will move along much faster than anyone wants to replace the cabling, and getting the most out of that existing cable […]
It’s Here! Cat 8 unveiled
Category 8 is finally here! In late 2017, cabling manufacturers will be releasing their initial versions of Category 8 products, the next generation of twisted pair cabling. The highest performance copper wiring, […]
Leoni makes data centres faster with transmission speeds of 400 G via copper
Leoni, the leading European provider of cables and cable systems to the automotive sector and other industries, offers 400 G copper solutions for the two latest standards for broadband data transmission in […]
NetScout introduces an Android-based PoE, copper, fiber Ethernet network tester
NetScout today announced the availability of LinkRunner G2, which it describes as “the world’s first Android-based smart network tester.” The company added, “This next-generation test tool enables IT professionals to accelerate deployments […]
Color Coded SFP+ 10G Active and Passive Copper Cable Assemblies
Siemon’s high speed SFP+ connectors are available in four distinct colors – red, white, blue & black. Keep your cables organized and easily identifiable. Read the source article at siemon.com
Cat5e cable crimping
Youtube’s Network Advisor recently offered up this “simple step-by-step [instructional video] on how to crimp a network plug on the end of a Cat5e cable. “Seeing things in detail is crucial for […]
Wireless in the enterprise: A flexible copper architecture
During a keynote at Mobile World Congress 2017, the CEO and founder of a well-known technology and multimedia company received only one question from the audience: “What will the future look like […]
Should copper be retired?
USTelecom CEO on copper retirement: “Every dollar spent patching up a copper network is a dollar that can’t be spent on delivering more reliable, faster technologies to more Americans – especially those […]
The meter doesn’t lie
How well do you know the Code? Think you can spot violations the original installer either ignored or couldn’t identify? Read the source article at ecmweb.com
Mechanical Continuity of Raceways and Cable Sheaths
What are the NEC rules regarding mechanical continuity of raceways and cable sheaths? Read the source article at ecmweb.com