INFRASTRUCTURE

From the March 2004  issue of Communications News

Cable-management products

Structured rack system

The iFRAME Network Hardware Management System is a comprehensive foundation for switches, servers, patch panels and cable. The system saves valuable data center floor space, increases rack space by more than 10% and has one-fifth the parts of a traditional system to simplify installation and maintenance. An iFRAME Column, a strong I-beam that gets bolted vertically to the floor every two feet, forms the backbone of the system. The space between two columns forms an EIA-310-D compliant rack, so there is no rack to order or assemble. Network equipment is mounted between the columns, while cable is run within the column. Eleven racks fit in the space of 10, without sacrificing cable capacity.

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Meet firewall codes

The Split Sleeve System is a UL-classified retrofit solution designed for cables that have already been installed without a sleeve and are in violation of the firewall. Installers do not have to pull cable back out of the walls after failing an inspection because of the unique split-sleeve design (a threaded, rigid conduit cut in half), which can be fitted around existing installed cables. Systems are available in 1", 2" and 4" diameters. Intumescent putty to seal the system is included.

Unique Fire Stop Products
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Cable support tray

The J-Tray System allows for easy manipulation of cable in and out of the support system, including convenient side loading of cable. The stiff fish-bone design can be installed as a cable tray or small sections can be cut off to create J-hooks. The 100 Series mounts directly to a wall without need for mounting brackets or support accessories. The 200 Series mounts in the ceiling with threaded rod, with no additional trapeze hangers, center hung supports or side clips needed.

Gulf Coast Systems
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Cable support system

Cable-Mgr is a cable-tray system that requires no field fabrication. Designed for ceiling, wall or raised-floor installations, the system features raceways and prefabricated multidirectional junctions/intersections. The system builds with a single tool and requires no special connectors. The design provides ground continuity between connected trays without the need for splices or additional hardware. Available in three grades–standard, light-duty and heavy-duty–the components have widths from 2" to 24", depths from 2" to 6", and lengths from 1’ to 10’. A durable powder-coated finish is available in four colors: safety yellow, white, black and chrome.

Wiremaid
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Penetrate fire-rated walls

For new or existing cable applications, EZ-Path is an easy-to-install solution for penetrating fire-rated walls. The all-in-one design installs in minutes, allows for easy cable changes and is resistant to fire, whether it is empty or 100% visually filled. The compact square design (3"x3"x10.5") provides for a large cable load and allows cables to be added or changed without the need to remove and re-install fire-stopping materials. The device can be installed using available single, duplex or triplex wall plates, for additional capacity, segregation of cables and cable management.

Specified Technologies
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Enhanced UTP cable

Secura cables feature enhanced CAT 6 transmission performance, operation over 100m in horizontal applications and a 22-AWG twisted-pair construction. The cable is also designed to support the power, control and video requirements of today’s security cameras and devices over one high-performance UTP cable. Available in both riser- and plenum-rated versions, the cable can be used for government, airport, financial, hospital, office and university applications.

Hitachi Cable Manchester
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