The 5 most damaging structured cabling scenarios

Posted by Smartworld on May 27th, 2021

Cabling must be done in a better way. You might be thinking why? This is because they are not just cables; it is something that connects your data from one point to another. So, good practices must be bought out for a better cabling system. In this blog, we will be discussing the five most damaging structured cabling scenarios.

Intermittent faults

Unidentified types of intermittent faults are one of the damaging and common issues which affect the structured type cabling networks. Malfunctioning outlets, faulty patch leads are the causes of the frustrating problem. Identifying the outlet or lead is also difficult. Due to this fault, valuable resources get wasted.

Wi-Fi problems

When installed incorrectly, Wi-Fi could face many challenges like poor coverage and intermittent connectivity. IT support companies in the UAE face this problem widely. Connecting many devices that use WiFi is a common cause for most of the problems. Sometimes the WiFi devices themselves may be faulty or they would show faults when not being installed properly. If these are not your problem, check upon the cabling system.

Disorder and disorganization

The structured form of cabling networks becomes disorderly at times when many firms call upon to install, maintain and repair. This results in a jumbled and confusing system. A disorder and disorganized cabling system in IT infrastructure companies in UAE could also be due to the result of sloppy workmanship. Sloppy workmanship means engineers are not taking enough care in the implementation process. Inaccurate labeling, untidy patching, the poor form of record-keeping are also the things that you should never ignore.

Mismatched cabling

You may encounter problems when your infrastructure is built upon one category of cables and when two different manufacturers are supplying the different elements of the network. The inconsistent form of structured cabling network could cause electrical mismatching between the components. This is difficult to spot out but the effects could be seen easily.

Lacking network redundancy

Most organizations require an uninterruptible power supply and a backup cabling network for the power to remain consistent and to ensure better connectivity as the lights go unexpectedly. Though they have great importance, most organizations don't install them till an incident takes place.

Last but not least, it is cost-effective and good to install a structured cabling system with good practice at the first time instead of going for a remedy to solve the poor installation.