Zone Distribution
Of the three
cabling scenarios currently available, SOF can help you choose the method
that will best suit your needs.
Zone Cabling
Zone
Cabling
Fiber optic cable (as opposed to copper in Cat 5) is run to each cluster
and connected to users with Cat 5. In the event of a reconfiguration the
fiber can be unplugged and relocated so the only Cat 5 cable that needs
to be rethreaded is that between the end
of the fiber and each workstation.
Benefits:
•
50% savings
on adds, moves, changes
• Better
data integrity because the fiber optic cable ends much closer to each
workstation
• With
Herman Miller in-panel or under-worksurface cabinet options you save
on expensive real estate costs
Consolidation Point Cabling
Requires one Category 5 cable per workstation. Cannot simply unplug and relocate. In the event of a reconfiguration, each affected cable must be removed back to the consolidation point and rethreaded.
Home Run Cabling
One Category 5 cable is run to each workstation. In the event of a reconfiguration, each affected cable must be removed back to the entry point and rethreaded.