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SCTP cabling
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Servamatic
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ScTP is Screened TP so yes, for you to realize the benefits of ScTP all components must be ScTP rated. Bond both the foil and drain wire at both ends per manufacturer instructions.
You also need to use ScTP patch cords to complete the circuit at the work station. Check for voltage between the jack and NIC before you plug it in though, anything over 1 volt you have a problem that will require correction.
Richard S. Anderson, RCDD
You also need to use ScTP patch cords to complete the circuit at the work station. Check for voltage between the jack and NIC before you plug it in though, anything over 1 volt you have a problem that will require correction.
Richard S. Anderson, RCDD
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Thanks for your answer servamatic.
What if connectors, patch cords, patch cables, patch panels, etc., are not shielded? I mean, what if ONLY the cable is shielded and then the patch panels are grounded at the rack? Is there any kind of problem with this?...
What if connectors, patch cords, patch cables, patch panels, etc., are not shielded? I mean, what if ONLY the cable is shielded and then the patch panels are grounded at the rack? Is there any kind of problem with this?...
Servamatic
IS-IT--Management
What are you doing with the foil and drain wire in each cable?
Richard S. Anderson, RCDD
Richard S. Anderson, RCDD
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Well, I'm not cabling the LAN, it is a firm we're going to hire for the job. They told me that the only thing really needed is to ground the patch panels at the rack by using some ground bars. Sorry I don't know the technical language in English, but English is not my native language...
Servamatic
IS-IT--Management
Well, if that is ALL they said, I wouldn't hire them.
Ask them for the manufacturers instruction sheets for the product they intend to install, and see what it says should be done, and if doing less would void the manufacturers warranty.
It sounds like they are mixing manufacturers, if that is the case that in itself can lead to problems.
For best performance products should be matched and tested together, if not, the manufacturer generally wont offer a warranty either.
Richard S. Anderson, RCDD
Ask them for the manufacturers instruction sheets for the product they intend to install, and see what it says should be done, and if doing less would void the manufacturers warranty.
It sounds like they are mixing manufacturers, if that is the case that in itself can lead to problems.
For best performance products should be matched and tested together, if not, the manufacturer generally wont offer a warranty either.
Richard S. Anderson, RCDD
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