Intelligent Data Centres Issue 24 | Page 64

IN 2020 , THE TRANSMISSION REQUIREMENTS SIGNIFICANTLY EVOLVED AND NOW COPPER STRUCTURED CABLING SPECIFICATIONS HAVE PROGRESSED FURTHER .
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including its quality management systems , how they validate design , how they purchase materials , how they deal with non-conforming product , down to how they train their teams , all of which contributes to the functioning of an effective cable manufacturing business .
Additionally , there is a comprehensive audit where the key processes involved directly in the manufacture of structured cabling are assessed . Each method or system is reviewed in depth to ensure repeatability and high-quality output . In doing so , this minimises the risk of product failures throughout every stage of the manufacturing process .
Samples from each cable design are forensically examined to ensure that all relevant specification parameters are satisfied . The outcome of all of the above is to install confidence for both the manufacturer , installer and end-user that the structured cabling system is suitable for its intended purpose .
Cables form the building blocks of any IT infrastructure , therefore high-quality product proven to meet the required output performance levels is critical . Using a certified manufacturer takes away any guesswork and enables you to be sure of product quality .
It is critically important to ensure that the structured cabling installed within your infrastructure is tested and verified to meet all of the complex data transmission parameters , often demanded by today ’ s telecommunications industry . In today ’ s data-driven world , any instance of system outages , data corruption or simple loss of time can cause businesses across the world a myriad of issues and problems .
To conclude , data communication testing and certification helps you to ensure the level of quality in line with the industry standards , or above this minimum can be successfully delivered to your end-user , one that a nonapproved cable cannot guarantee . The responsibility for maintained levels of quality falls on every touchpoint of the supply chain , this starts right at the beginning of the telecommunications data network specification process where independently approved cable should be outlined as a requirement .
As the purchase power moves from this decision , project owners and procurement teams should also check for verified certification . Finally , care should also be taken at both the installation and once functioning in operation so as to ensure unnecessary damage to the cable is not encountered .
Third-party certification offers continuous peace of mind , delivered through a rigorous auditing and product sampling schedule to ensure cables consistently meet the required standards .
Data cable certification is essential to making sure structured cabling systems are reliable and efficient , accommodating the forever increasing data demand . ◊
IN 2020 , THE TRANSMISSION REQUIREMENTS SIGNIFICANTLY EVOLVED AND NOW COPPER STRUCTURED CABLING SPECIFICATIONS HAVE PROGRESSED FURTHER .
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