SCS forms the backbone of telecommunications infrastructure, supporting data, voice, and multimedia communications.
Services: We provide design, installation, and maintenance of structured cabling networks, ensuring robust and scalable communication systems.
Structured Cabling Systems (SCS) are the fundamental infrastructure that supports an organization’s communication and IT networks. A well-designed SCS ensures reliable and scalable connectivity for data, voice, video, and other multimedia services throughout a building or campus.
Key Components of Structured Cabling Systems
Horizontal Cabling
This includes the cabling that runs from the telecommunications rooms to individual workstations or devices within a building. It typically involves twisted pair cables, such as Cat5e, Cat6, or Cat6a, which are commonly used for Ethernet networks.
Features: Horizontal cabling is designed for flexibility and can accommodate various applications, including data, voice, and video.
Backbone Cabling
Backbone cabling connects different telecommunications rooms, equipment rooms, and entrance facilities within a building or between buildings in a campus environment. This cabling supports high-speed data transfer and is typically made up of optical fiber or high-capacity copper cables.
Features: Backbone cabling ensures that all the different parts of a network are interconnected with high bandwidth and low latency.
Telecommunications Rooms (TR)
These are dedicated spaces within a building where network equipment, such as switches and patch panels, are located. The telecommunications room serves as the hub for horizontal cabling.
Features: Properly organized and ventilated telecommunications rooms ensure optimal performance and easy management of network infrastructure.
Equipment Rooms (ER)
The equipment room houses more centralized and critical network equipment, such as servers, routers, and core switches. It is often more extensive and secure than telecommunications rooms
Features: Equipment rooms are designed to support mission-critical equipment with proper power, cooling, and security measures.
Work Area Components
The work area includes all the components that connect end-user devices to the horizontal cabling, such as wall outlets, patch cords, and adapters.
Features: These components are designed for ease of use and flexibility, enabling quick and efficient connectivity for devices like computers, phones, and printers.
Patch Panels
Patch panels are used to organize and manage the cables in the telecommunications room or equipment room. They provide a central point for connecting and routing cables to different parts of the network.
Features: Patch panels facilitate easy troubleshooting, reconfiguration, and management of network connections.
Cabling Pathways and Spaces
These are the conduits, raceways, and cable trays that provide physical pathways for cables throughout the building.
Features: Well-planned cabling pathways ensure that cables are protected, organized, and easily accessible for maintenance and upgrades.
Benefits of Structured Cabling Systems
Scalability
SCS is designed to support current and future needs, allowing for easy expansion and upgrades as technology evolves.
Consistency
A well-structured cabling system provides a consistent and standardized network infrastructure across the entire organization.
Ease of Management
Structured cabling simplifies network management, making it easier to identify and resolve issues, perform upgrades, and manage changes.
Enhanced Performance
High-quality cabling and proper installation ensure optimal network performance, with minimal interference and downtime.
Cost-Effectiveness
Investing in a structured cabling system reduces the need for frequent re-cabling, minimizing long-term maintenance and operational costs.
Our Structured Cabling Services
At AAG Telecom, we offer end-to-end structured cabling solutions tailored to your organization’s unique needs. Our services include:
Consultation and Design: We work with you to understand your current and future requirements and design a structured cabling system that meets your needs.
Installation: Our certified technicians ensure that your cabling is installed to the highest industry standards, ensuring reliability and performance.
Testing and Certification: We test all installed cabling to ensure it meets performance standards and provide certification for compliance with industry regulations.
Maintenance and Support: We offer ongoing support to ensure that your structured cabling system remains in top condition, with regular inspections and prompt troubleshooting when needed.