Differences between smart cabling and traditional cabling

Smart cabling does not change the basis of the structured cabling system. It should be a general 4-wire Cabling System Based on RJ45, but additional features are added to the communication room. The difference between smart cabling and traditional structured cabling systems is that it allows you to view jumper connections. To receive this information, you must somehow sense or record whether there is a jumper connection. Ideally, this should be automatically implemented to reduce the risk of human error. Most systems will use some form of electronic monitoring equipment to transmit this information to network administrators, which are usually implemented using relational databases.

Network Management

Network administrators have been using tools such as SNMP and HPOpenview to view connected network devices, connection status, and activities. The smart cabling system takes this management further and allows you to view jumper connections across the enterprise. To achieve maximum efficiency, the smart wiring software must be able to integrate existing management tools, but its operation should not rely on existing management tools. A smart cabling system usually comes with a set of basic software at random. It generally adds functionality in a modular manner to ensure that the software specifications and whether they meet the requirements of end users are known.

Improve the mobile, add, and modify processes (MAC)

By using work orders generated by computers, you can simplify the process of moving, adding, and modifying (MAC. Through network connections, or more often the network ports supported by smart cabling systems in communications, You can monitor the progress of these work orders around the world. The technical staff executing the work order can determine the order of moving, adding, and modifying (MAC), as this is closely related to the physical layout of the active and passive devices, including the locations of the connected devices. Then the technical staff can get real-time feedback, precisely understand the implementation of the connection and plug-in, and check whether all connections are correct and functions are normal, reducing the possibility of two visits to the site for the same problem. All of this means that moving, adding, and modifying (MAC) can be completed with less time and less documentation, reducing labor and network interruption costs.

Reduce interruption time

Although no smart cabling system can completely prevent service interruptions and system paralysis, it can significantly reduce the interruption time by providing precise information related to network connections. If someone mistakenly pulls a plug-in line, the system will notify the network administrator in real time, including the location of the plug-in line to be pulled out and the time to be pulled out. By providing this detailed information, the network administrator can solve connection problems at a much faster speed and achieve higher accuracy.

Improve resource utilization

Historically, it is difficult to determine whether the hub with the plug-in line is fully utilized. Due to the lack of accuracy in paper records, it is often the case that the network administrator needs to purchase a new hub when the system is interrupted due to negligence. By determining the active connection to the network device, the smart wiring system allows the network administrator to view the device utilization rate. In this way, you can track idle network capacity to prevent unnecessary expenses from purchasing expensive network hardware and unexpected system interruptions.

Disaster recovery

In disaster recovery, the real-time cabling system can provide snapshots of all connection requirements of affected organizations. In addition, the connection requirements can be precisely detailed, and a budget can be made for disaster recovery to ensure that only the actually requested services are paid, without causing waste.

Security Protection

Because cameras can be integrated, users do not have to worry about unauthorized movement, addition, or modification (MAC ). You can get photos sent via email! You can add an optional Event Identification Function to implement other types of alarms. The system can also email details related to any illegal changes. The real-time cabling system can help protect against theft. It can take photos of people who are stealing between communication rooms and work areas.

Network Audit

By automatically generating audit tracking information, you can generate detailed statistics on Network Utilization and related operations to further reduce the interruption time. The days when the network administrator took the note board to the scene were gone forever!

Physical implementation

The cabling vendor has published less information about the physical arrangement, limitations, and functions of the smart cabling system. To precisely monitor horizontal cabling, you must check the connection between each end of the Jumper in a certain way, which can be achieved in multiple ways:

Provide a "button" on the wiring room. When you insert/unplug a connector, press the "button" to indicate that the status has changed. A new circuit is added to the existing 4-wire pair system, and a 41/2-wire pair connector is used.

Add a circuit to the existing 4-wire pair system and connect it to the existing 4-wire pair head using an external mounted connector. The button method is prone to human errors. In addition, if the connector is disconnected but the related button is not pressed, the system cannot detect system interruption. Activating new circuits is the only way to automate processes, but an 8-way modular plug (RJ45) is required to meet global standards for structured cabling systems ). As a result, the new circuit must be located outside the connector, rather than being integrated into the proprietary system.

Network Technology is an ever-changing technology and a rapidly developing technology. There is no perfect thing in network technology, but better technology. The electronic distribution frame technology has only been around for two years now. There must be loopholes and improvements in technology and technology. For example, a scanner involves scanning speed, system stability, and other factors. However, only when a technology is put into practice can there be opportunities for improvement and redevelopment. The network technology is not an on-paper technology, but a practical technology. It is hoped that the electronic distribution frame will become a result of network technology and improve the management concepts, management efficiency and management methods of network administrators.