Cabling Installation & Maintenance articles from November 2007

Cabling Installation & Maintenance archives from November 2007

Who's dense?(To the EDITOR)(Letter to the editor)
November 1, 2007... The photo on page 37 of your September issue (right) is of a telephone system, not a blade server. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Attention to detail in the industry is important. Good article, though. Randy Aldous Submitted via...

Fiber over copper.(To the EDITOR)(Letter to the editor)
November 1, 2007... From your September issue, I have to agree with the article Doug Coleman of Coming Cable Systems wrote: "Optical connectivity a good choice in the data center" (page 9). I have thought that for a long time now. If you look closely at the...

6A's final hurdle: testing (but not the kind you think): committee members optimistically look at December as a potential publish date.(design)
November 1, 2007... If all goes according to plan, the final chapter of the Telecommunications Industry Association's (TIA; www.tiaonline.org) standardization of Augmented Category 6 (Category 6A) specifications will be written before this calendar year ends. The...

Make the right connection: bonding a shielded system: bonding the system to ground helps ensure optimum performance of your shielded system.(installation)
November 1, 2007... With the publication of the IEEE 802.3an 10GBase-T standard in 2006, Augmented Category 6 (i.e., Category 6A) cabling systems are being deployed in data centers. Due to the high electrical frequency needed to support 10-Gbit/sec data rates over...

The verdict is in: court chooses fiber-to-the-desk: Texas U.S. District Court rules in favor of an optical cabling solution--for itself.(technology)
November 1, 2007... As the demand for bandwidth increases, so does the common sense approach to installing fiber-to-the-desk. But there are still those who need convincing on a daily, if not hourly, basis. As we know and have been taught since we were wee wire...

Energy consumption: an overriding issue: Federal government involvement is driving improved practices for more-efficient operation.(data center)(Environmental Protection Agency)
November 1, 2007... If anybody ever joked that it would take an act of Congress to rein in the mushrooming amount of energy consumption in data centers, the joking stopped on December 20, 2006, when Congress enacted Public Law 109-431: An Act to Study and Promote...

Wi-Fi trials, tribulations: what's working, what's not: many failures and some successes mark cities' efforts to deploy wide scale Wi-Fi.(wireless)
November 1, 2007... Citywide Wi-Fi initiatives have received significant attention over the past few years, with networks built or contemplated in more than 400 cities across the U.S. Concerns surrounding finances, interference, and security, however, have many...

Back-of-classroom cabinets boost school district's info-tech upgrade.(INDUSTRY spotlight)(APWMayville)
November 1, 2007... APWMayville (www.apwmayville. com) recently completed a multiyear project with St. Paul School District in Minnesota that saw hundreds of its Mini Max wall cabinets installed in various district schools to improve information technology (IT) in...

Prysmian unveils high-rise FTTx cable.(INDUSTRY spotlight)(Prysmian Cables & Systems)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... Prysmian Cables & Systems (prysmian.com) has developed a high-rise building break-out cable, designed to provide a fast and economical method of getting fiber to the end user in multi-level FTTx deployments. The cable has been constructed...

Pinckneyville, IL--The stock interests of cable tray maker GS Metals (www.gsmetals.com) have been sold to cable tray competitor Cooper B-Line (cooperbline.com).(Short runs ...)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... PINCKNEYVILLE, IL -- The stock interests of cable tray maker GS Metals (www.gsmetals.com) have been sold to cable tray competitor Cooper B-Line (cooperbline.com). GS Metals employs approximately 175 at its Pinckneyville facilities, and...

New York City--At recent trade shows, fiber developer Mitsubishi International Corp. (www.fiberoptic-plastic.com) and compound semiconductor maker Firecomms (www.firecomms. com) unveiled a joint home networking solution using polymer optical fiber (POF).(Short runs ...)
November 1, 2007... NEW YORK CITY -- At recent trade shows, fiber developer Mitsubishi International Corp. (www.fiberoptic-plastic.com) and compound semiconductor maker Firecomms (www.firecomms. corn) unveiled a joint home networking solution using polymer optical...

Ivyland, PA--An expansion at Lynn Electronics Corp.'s (www. lynnelec.com) facility has doubled its capacity to manufacture copper, coaxial, and fiber-optic patch cords and cable assemblies.(Short runs ...)
November 1, 2007... IVYLAND, PA -- An expansion at Lynn Electronics Corp.'s (www. lynnelec.com) facility has doubled its capacity to manufacture copper, coaxial, and fiber-optic patch cords and cable assemblies. In addition, the company says a recent expansion of...

Norcross, GA--Defem (www.defem.com), one of Europe's leading wire tray manufacturers, recently installed its CombiRack system at BICSI's [www.bicsi.org) training facilities in Tampa, FL.(Short runs ...)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... NORCROSS, GA -- Defem (www.defem.com), one of Europe's leading wire tray manufacturers, recently installed its CombiRack system at BICSI's [www.bicsi.org) training facilities in Tampa, FL. Norcross-based Hyperline Systems (www.hyperline.com),...

Hickory, NC--Corning Cable Systems has unveiled its online 10G Connectivity Resource Center (www.corning.com/10GFacts).(Short runs ...)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... HICKORY, NC -- Corning Cable Systems has unveiled its online 10G Connectivity Resource Center (www.corning.com/10GFacts). The web site provides users with analysis of optical fiber and UTP options, plus interactive tools and calculators, Topics...

Dublin, Ireland--"Structured Cabling Systems Market Share Analysis: August 2007" from Research and Markets (www. researchandmarkets.com) features executive strategic briefings that provide concise impact reports.(Short runs ...)(Report)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... DUBLIN, IRELAND -- "Structured Cabling Systems Market Share Analysis: August 2007" from Research and Markets (www. researchandmarkets.com) features executive strategic briefings that provide concise impact reports. The briefings identify the...

Pittsburgh, PA--InventHelp (www.inventhelp.com) says two of its clients, inventors from Dingley, Australia, have designed a prototype device that may facilitate cable clip installation.(Short runs ...)
November 1, 2007... PITTSBURGH, PA -- InventHelp (www.inventhelp.com) says two of its clients, inventors from Dingley, Australia, have designed a prototype device that may facilitate cable clip installation. The Quick Clip Fastener would make installing cable clip...

Tinley Park, IL--NeoPhonetics (www.neophonetics.com), which designs custom enterprise VoIP systems, has launched a Network Assessment Tool that lets a company considering a data VoIP solution to determine whether their cabling, switching and routers, and network bandwidth are VoIP-compatible.(Short runs ...)
November 1, 2007... TINLEY PARK, IL -- NeoPhonetics (www.neophonetics.com), which designs custom enterprise VoIP systems, has launched a Network Assessment Tool that lets a company considering a data VolP solution to determine whether their cabling, switching and...

Converter extends GbE.(New Products)
November 1, 2007... By combining Gigabit Ethernet with EMI/RFI noise immunity and electrical isolation of fiber-optic cable, the EKI-2741 Industrial Ethernet media converter allows extended Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) connections spanning thousands of feet to several...

Tester adds PoE certification.(New Products)
November 1, 2007... A new version of software for the WireScope Pro handheld LAN cable tester ensures proper certification of structured cabling in the presence of Power over Ethernet (POE) mid-span devices and AC-coupled patch panels. PoE midspan cabling...

HDMI shielded twisted-pair.(New Products)
November 1, 2007... These high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) cables are designed to provide a reliable interface between any compatible digital audio/video source and a compatible digital audio and/or video monitor in a home theater installation, as well...

Small round Cat 6A; outdoor Category 6.(New Products)
November 1, 2007... The LANmark 10G2 UTP cable features what the company claims is the industry's smallest round outside diameter (.300-inch nominal). It features a patent-pending design that incorporates four twisted pairs cabled with three monofilament elements...

U.S.-made cabling.(New Products)
November 1, 2007... USA-made fiber-optic patch cords are designed for federal contractors, resellers, and end users, as well as customers who need to procure products that are manufactured exclusively in the United States. All manufacturing and testing of these...

Load, click, and print thermal transfer.(Product Focus: marking & labeling equipment)
November 1, 2007... The IP Series printer system, featuring smart-cell technology, lets the printer, material, ribbon and software communicate together, letting you load the material click the software interface, and quickly print a variety of labels, tags, and...

Thermal transfer printer with integrated memory cassettes.(Product Focus: marking & labeling equipment)
November 1, 2007... Labels for the Cougar LS9 handheld thermal transfer printer are provided in a fast-loading P1 label cassette that contains an integrated memory device for automatic formatting, recall of last legend used. and number of labels remaining in the...

Portable thermal transfer printer.(Product Focus: marking & labeling equipment)
November 1, 2007... The 3-in-1 LABELShop BEE3 portable bar code, and heat-shrink tube capabil-thermal transfer printer provides label, ity for identifying wire and cable items wherever a durable, adhesive-backed label is needed. In an introductory offer, the...

Multi-functional labeling software.(Product Focus: marking & labeling equipment)
November 1, 2007... TagPrint Pro labeling software is designed to provide solutions for industrial identification and speed label-making. It features what-you-see-is-what-you-get label creation, bar coding, serialization, label sets, wire lists, graphics, and text...

Desktop labeling solution.(Product Focus: marking & labeling equipment)
November 1, 2007... The RHINO 6500 desktop labeling solution features printer and RHINO CONNECT software bundled together. Built especially for the needs of electrical, datacom, security, and construction markets. the RHINO 6500 features batch printing, which lets...

RFID, snap-around labeling options.(Product Focus: marking & labeling equipment)
November 1, 2007... These cable markers include traditional clippers, durable aluminum versions, and SnapAround designs. Many offer write-on areas that let you record critical data right on the marker. They also can incorporate the company's SmartMark RFID...

High-speed printer with UV technology.(Product Focus: marking & labeling equipment)
November 1, 2007... Using ultraviolet (UV) technology to print markers for terminal blocks and other equipment, the Bluemark printer provides non-smearing, non-smudging markers that are resistant to harsh chemicals and environments. Featuring an output of up to...

Plug-and-play fiber riser.(New Products)
November 1, 2007... The Plug & Play ISP System is designed to provide a cost-effective method for deploying optical fiber in inside plant (ISP) riser and factory floor environments, and at speeds significantly faster than traditional field installation. The system...

Network troubleshooter.(New Products)
November 1, 2007... The OptiView Series III portable monitoring and troubleshooting tool for network maintenance now offers a troubleshooting expert option designed to significantly reduce the time needed to identify problem areas. New views of network traffic...

KVM over Category 5.(New Products)
November 1, 2007... HP Server Console Switches are designed to provide a KVM (keyboard/ video/mouse) solution for data center management--including blade servers, network devices, and infrastructure--with the ability to manage up to 256 servers from a single KVM...

Data center SAN kit.(New Products)
November 1, 2007... The Replicator Kit series of products supports new high-density SAN switches from Cisco, Foundry Net, Brocade, and others used in the data center. A port-replicated patch panel incorporates logical port management (LPM), which simplifies...