March 16, 2010, Watertown, CT, USA — Siemon announced an online resource dedicated to helping IT network and data center professionals get clear facts on shielded network cabling systems such as category 6A F/UTP and category 7A S/FTP solutions. Focusing on key network infrastructure issues such as 10Gb/s performance requirements, noise resistance, installation considerations, cost savings and future-proofing, the site provides an easily navigated portal to Siemon’s library of in-depth resources. From a simple, 1-page list of key shielded cabling benefits, advantages and myths, users can access instructional videos, whitepapers, customer case studies and more.
Key topics covered:
- Shielded cabling market drivers
- Performance headroom
- Termination speed
- Installation practices
- Grounding and bonding
- Electromagnetic interference considerations
- Alien Crosstalk resistance
- PoE and PoE Plus heat generation issues
- Security considerations
- Cable sharing as high density work area solution
About Siemon:
Established in 1903, Siemon is an industry leader specializing in the manufacture and innovation of high quality, high-performance network cabling solutions. Headquartered in Connecticut, USA, with global offices, manufacturing and service partners throughout the world, Siemon offers the most comprehensive suite of copper (unshielded and shielded twisted-pair) category 5e, category 6 (Class E), category 6A (Class EA) and category 7/7A (Class F/FA), and multimode and singlemode optical fiber cabling systems available. With over 400 active patents specific to structured cabling, from patch cords to patch panels, Siemon Labs invests heavily in R&D and development of industry standards, underlining the company's long-term commitment to its customers and the industry.