Surge/lightning protection for Ethernet 2

[bithead9]

I have a 10BT Ethernet that needs to connect two buildings. I've done the IROB for CO lines and connection of buildings. I was wondering if the Towermax T1/ISDN protector will do the job:

http://www.metrolinedirect.com/tot1prl.html

Some sites I read this protects all 8 wires and this site says on 4 of the wires. Does anyone know which is true? Or does anyone have a recommendation for building to building Ethernet protection.

 

[mforrence]

The CORRECT answer is to run fiber between buildings. The realistic answer is to use a towermax Ethernet protector - they come in two versions - modular and hardwired. Remember that the protector must be grounded in order to be useful.

http://www.surgegate.com/Download-document/26-CAT5-LAN-RJ45.html

Mike

 

[robertjo24]

When running a muti-condurctor cable (i.e. 25 pair) between buildings, we've used the PortaSystems 110 protection blocks. They come in 4,8,12and 32 pair, and have Cat5e and Cat 6 protection modules available.
The model is the 505E Protector Pack.

Whem running individual cables, we've used TransTector protection modules, as well as PolyPhaser protection modules.

 

[skip555]

you need both ,the tower max offers secondary protection but you also need primary protection

anytime Ethernet leaves a bldg it should go to fiber but if your stuck with the copper then do the primary and secondary

 

[mforrence]

Skip is right - you MUST have primary in addition to secondary - lifesafety issue.
Mike