Effective cable installation and management

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Effective cable installation and management

• By
• Netrack

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• Technology is slowly becoming the heart and soul
  of every industry. The growing demand for
  digitalization in the IT industry has increased
  the need for data centres and, eventually, an
  increase in thermal efficiency through effective
  cable installation and management.
• Effective cable installation and management
  involve planning, organizing, and implementing
  strategies to ensure that cables are installed
  neatly, appropriately labelled, and easily
  accessible. Hence, its essential to use
  appropriate cable routing and bundling
  techniques, select suitable cable types and
  lengths, label cables for easy identification,
  and secure cables to prevent damage or
  interference. Regular maintenance and updates to
  cable management systems are also essential to
  ensure they continue to function effectively over
  time.
• Choose and install the correct cable
• The cables for IT passive networking help in data
  transmission within the network. Hence it forms
  an integral part of the IT networking ecosystem.
  Structured cabling has become popular for
  interconnecting various active devices. The
  following are the passive components commonly
  used in structured cabling during IT networking.
• Copper cables are used for connecting a PC to a
  network switch.
• Patch cords connect with RJ-45 connectors
  installed at both ends.
• UTP patch cord connects Face Plate with the
  network port in the PC.
• Optical fiber cables transmit data through light.

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Once the correct cable is installed per the
requirement, the cabling infrastructure needs to
be managed efficiently. Cable management and
customized solution To effectively manage the
cable, it is essential to understand the cable
routing before installing and organizing them.
Cable routing depends upon how the cables enter
from the top, bottom, or through the racks.
Usually, a server rack empowers this routing
process with a cable management rack and bar
through which all the cables pass. For
convenience, Netrack came up with a solution to
segregate and group the cables to create a
compact panel. This can help to manage a
substantial quantity of cables and reduce
complexity. In addition, Netrack also offers
customized cable management solutions to increase
efficiency and effectiveness. Effective cable
installation and management Its possible   The
following are the ways through which an
enterprise can install as well as manage cables
to meet the data center requirement.
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• Before cable installation, its essential to plan
  the cables route. This will help to determine
  the necessary materials and tools and minimize
  the number of cable cuts and splices.
• Labelling the cables will make it easier to
  identify them later. Coloured cables are a great
  solution in this aspect.
• Cable ties are an inexpensive and easy way to
  organize cables. They can bundle cables together,
  keep them neat, and prevent them from becoming
  tangled.
• Cable trays and raceways are also excellent
  options for cable management, as they protect
  cables from damage, keep them organized, and
  ensure easy access if maintenance is required.

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• Keeping cables separated will help to prevent
  electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio
  frequency interference (RFI). Its also essential
  to separate power and data cables, as the
  electrical fields generated by power cables can
  interfere with data cables.
• Overloading outlets can cause safety hazards,
  such as electrical fires. A power strip or
  uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to distribute
  power to multiple devices can be used to avoid
  overloading outlets.
• Cable management software is available to track
  the cables, manage inventory, and plan future
  cable installations.
• Netracks offering
• The followings are the products and solutions
  Netrack offers to enhance the effectiveness of
  cable management.
• Universal Cable Runways This forms a vital part
  of cable management of horizontal and backbone
  cables in IT infrastructure. They are modular and
  made of high-strength and low-weight steel tubes.
  They come with accessories and preconfigured
  Runway kit to ensure easy installation.
• Universal Runway Patch Rack They are designed
  to mount patch panels on the runway in server
  rooms, data centers, and labs.
• Vertical and Horizontal Cable Organizers They
  are designed for low and medium-density cable
  management, and horizontal ones are specifically
  for high-density applications.