Utilizing
Patch Panels for Voice Communications |
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| Classically cabling installation has consisted of a
two tier system. Data terminates on Cat5e RJ45 jacks and
Cat5e Patch Panels while voice cable terminates on Cat3
RJ11 jacks and 66 blocks or 110 blocks. This has left
less technically competent customers at a loss when attempting
to move phone extensions. A punch tool, 66 Block and cross-connect,
to the uninitiated, can be an intimidating prospect. |
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| To combat this problem many installers are turning
toward a uniform cable layout consisting of Cat5e at every
location for both voice and data. Rather than installing
RJ11 jacks for voice, the cable installer utilizes RJ45’s.
The 66 Block is replaced with a patch panel and the system
tails out to a patch panel. Some systems like the Avaya
IP Office are ideally suited for such a cabling structure. |
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| By cabling to the highest standard, the customer has
the flexibility to use any jack for data communications
or voice communications. The initial cost is higher (though
www.cablesupply.com can mitigate this through their highly
competitive Cat5e prices) but it can be recouped through
fewer piecemeal additions in the future. |
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| Through appropriate labeling and a small amount of training,
a cable installer can instill the confidence necessary
in the customer to make extension moves. Customers are
no longer required to either lump changes into one service
call or bite the fiscal bullet and schedule service calls
for one or two simple moves. |
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Information on Patch Panels |
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Information on Data Jacks |
