As the title suggests, in a world transfixed on
communications, data creation and processing, it is important that you get
enough FIBRE in your daily I.T. diet. Each of us, on a personal or business
basis, create a mass of data daily; all streaming underground, over-ground and
through the ether. It all needs to be processed well, and to do that you need
the right equipment.
For most of us Cat 5e or Cat 6, #liquorice strands as we
at ONA refer to it, will suit your requirements perfectly. Your I.T. roughage can be resolved
using this. For others that simply turn
up, turn on and away you go, do not care what cable is used, unlike those
that are in the I.T. know. Those in I.T. know the importance of this,
as it means your time can be managed better, with the reduction of client calls
regarding some I.T. issues.
We at ONA make sure the correct cable is used for the correct
application. Once installed it is installed for ‘your life’ in that building,
minus interference via maintenance work and rodents!
Mix that into your I.T. 'five-a-day' and you are well placed
to have a healthy and productive I.T. resource that will keep staff
productive. But as we know, that good
quality data cable does have its limitations, and as such this is when you need
to call in the BIG GUNS of cable – FIBRE!
I say BIG GUNS, but have you seen how thin it is. It is a
thread. Its diminutive size belies its ability to transfer huge amounts of data
for you. It even comes in single-mode or multi-mode and each has its benefits.
For more information, see http://www.explainthatstuff.com/fiberoptics.html
So when and where to use FIBRE? Most often the requirement
is based around length. It does, compared to copper cable, go the extra mile.
So any runs more than 90m in length will require Fibre. Data, on copper cable, does
get affected by noise; electrical interference. Environments that require
bulk electricity; three phase for instance, fibre is ideal. We have installed in
Cathedrals, stately homes, factories, workshops and large premises in general; schools and campuses, and the MoD.
Purchase rates used to be considerable, but prices for copper
and fibre are closer than they used to be. Also copper is a finite resource
unlike fibre which is glass (so melted sand!). There is no real need to scrimp
and pay the penalty several years down the line.
It is also important to get the right people to handle and
manage fibre. Like all things, it has its foibles, so handling is key for its
installation, especially compared to copper cable. Managing it's installation in protective tubing, if underground or in runs inside
buildings, so no tight corners please is very important. Treat fibre well and it will look after
you and your I.T.
There are specific ways to test the installation to ensure
accuracy and effectiveness and this requires the right equipment. The best test
results are attained by FUSION SPLICING the connectors onto the fibre cable,
in effect melting the ends together. This equipment costs several £k’s to
purchase. Consequently, our commitment to get this right for our clients is
important to us and is why we have invested in such equipment.
Here is a video to show you the process of SPLICING. This
process is very important, if not done correctly it will affect the whole
system and the processing of data or in some cases NO data at all. You know we
can’t live without data! So SPLICE your fibre wisely and you will get your
daily I.T. roughage.
But as always, if we can help with providing you or your
clients with more FIBRE for your I.T.’s health then please call ONA . ONA
purveyors of structured cable and Fibre.
#liquoricestrands #structuredcableinstallation #gettingenoughfibre
