...a network is through a switch or other networking ”box.” It is not recommended to connect the two types of fibre directly. • Although 50-µm and 62.5-µm fibre both feature a 125-µm cladding, the core sizes differ. The smaller, 50-µm core provides a ...

...and integrated KVM switching. • Front-panel controls enable you to use the buttons on a monitor bezel without pulling out the keyboard. Some trays have USB ports for access. • Cable managers • Cabinets usually have built-in troughs for cable ro...

...for connections between switching offices. Single-mode cable features an 8.5-micron glass core. • Duplex—Use duplex multimode or single-mode fibre optic cable for applications that require simultaneous, bidirectional data transfer. Workstations, fib...

...component such as a switch, it comes in a heavy metal case. It also has special shielding, a modified power supply, and perhaps a few other modifications from the standard model. If you need to open the device's case, a special torque wrench for...

...every router, every switch has the necessary amount of air no matter how high or low it is in the cabinet. It takes a certain volume of air to cool a device to within its ideal temperature range. Equipment manufacturers provide very little guida...

...modems, servers, switches, hubs, routers, and UPSs. Consider the depth of your equipment —servers require extra depth and may require a cabinet that’s at least 42 inches deep. Lastly, remember to allow space for cabling and power provisions. ...