Two cabling questions today

[NADIAZIPPER]

1. Is it possible to run a direct patch cable from a punchdown block for an E-1 line directly into a router? If so how, since the punchdown block only has 2 wires in, so which 2 colors do you use to go out? We have an issue in TJ where we think the local data company added a few pieces of equipment between the wall and router because they said they could not wire it for a standard RJ45 jack. The wire from the punchdown block has a serial end which plugs into a high-gain box, from there two bnc cables come out and go to an ohms converter, then a half open adapter converts it to a RJ45 jack that we plug into our router which has an E1 card in it. What do you think?
2. Does anyone know how network cable needs to be hung if it is in a warehouse environment? If it is ran in the rafters and then drops down, does conduit need to be used or is that really more for looks? Is there a link that someone knows that could give me so rules and regulations for installing network cables?

Thanks in advance for anything you can provide

 

[daronwilson]

I can't help you much on the first question, I guess I don't understand precisely what equipment you are dealing with.

Not sure where you are, so I don't know which rules to apply for your second question. If you want rules, the National Electrical Code is what we use, requiring you to support or secure the wiring at regular intervals. As a rule of thumb we secure every 4' or so. Wiring may be required to be protected from physical damage below 8 feet. Often that is why you see conduit from the wall outlet up 6-8 feet and then wire from there.

When considering how to run network cables, you may want to consider the regulations involved (codes such as the NEC) which are only there to make sure your installation is 'safe'. Also, to make sure it works to it's fullest ability, you should consider the guidelines (standards) that are applicable such as the EIA/TIA 568 series for cabling.

Good Luck!

It is only my opinion, based on my experience and education...I am always willing to learn, educate me!
Daron J. Wilson, RCDD
daron.wilson@lhmorris.com