Information Technology Reference
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Telecom
Room
FIGURE 1.11
The Telecom Room should be centrally located to optimize horizontal runs.
will specify the components, installation, and testing and will develop a sample bill
of materials.
Figure 1.11 shows the layout of each floor. We will specify flush-mounted jacks for
the user outlets. Each user will have a 3-m Category 5e cable from the wall outlet to the
workstation. We will use Category 5e plenum cable with four 24-gauge twisted pairs for
the station cable that runs from each user outlet to the wiring closet. At the wiring closet,
we will use a wall-mounted 24-position patch panel that will directly terminate each sta-
tion cable. A 1-m Category 5e patch cord will be provided to connect each patch position
to the network hub or MAU. In some situations, longer patch cords should be specified.
Plan the placement of your hubs before ordering patch cords. Between the two floors we
will run one riser cable of the same type as the station cables, if local codes permit.
Of course, the LAN network will also need appropriate LAN switches/hubs or
MSAUs, network adapters, servers, routers, and software, but our concern here is
simply the wiring system that connects all these devices.
The bill of materials is shown in Table 1.2. If you have to obtain the materials,
you will also have some brand-name decisions to make. Some brands have special
features, offer long warranties, or are easier to install. An experienced installer will
have preferences that can guide your choices.
