Cabling installation is the process of providing the medium through which information moves from one network device to another. There are several types of cable in common use today, including copper twisted pair (CAT5e, CAT6, and CAT7), coaxial (RG6, and 59), and fiber optic, chosen based on whether the network is to carry data, voice, or video traffic or some combination of the three. We can handle network installation for any of these types of cable throughout an entire building or for a single office … no job is too large or too small. Let RBC’s fourteen (14) years of experience and expertise in cabling installations help you avoid the common pitfalls and mistakes when implementing a Data, Voice or Video network. We employ a three step process as follows:
Planning Cabling Installations
During the planning phase, RBC discusses your business application, environmental, and network requirements. In some cases, a network will utilize only one type of cable, other networks will use a variety of cable types. The type of cable chosen for a network is related to the network's topology, connected devices, protocol, and needed capacity. Understanding the characteristics of different types of cable and how they relate to the planned applications, current and future, is very important for the long-term adaptability and success of your network implementation.
Every cabling installation is unique due to variations in:
- The structure of the building housing the cabling installation;
- The cable and connection products;
- The function of the cabling installation;
- The types of equipment the cabling installation will support -- present and future;
- The configuration of an already installed system (upgrades and retrofits);
- Customer requirements; and
- Manufacturer warranties.
Taking your application requirements and these factors into consideration, RBC’s knowledgeable 
design engineers identify a suitable design. RBC then presents a plan and a schematic diagram that identifies cabling capacity, topology, and type. The earlier we become involved in a cabling project the more we can do to save you from costly pitfalls. Please contact us to learn more about how our planning services can help you stay within budget and on time.
Cabling Installation
In the installation phase, the selected cabling, is installed throughout the premise based on the plan and design schematic. Structured cables, whether Category 7, category 6, category 5E, or optical fiber, cable jacks, patch panels, and cable ends are installed and terminated to TIA/EIA and vendor standards and warranted to support any future application ratified by IEEE, ANSI, or ISO that is developed for TIA-EIA 568-A, category 6, category 5, and/or optical fiber structured cabling systems.
RBC uses quality-grade SIEMON cable, jacks, patch panels, patch cables, peripherals and racks, and RBC installers hold BICSI certifications. Our cabling installations are guaranteed for 15-20 years.
Testing Cabling Installations
One of the most important parts of any structured cabling installation is the need to fully test each cable run to ensure that it meets required industry standards and meets the specifications defined during the Planning phase. At first glance most cabling installations look great. You cannot see the performance of your cabling system with the naked eye though. RBC offers the expertise, tools, and performance testing and certification to assure you are getting optimal network performance and value. We will also provide documentation of all test results. If you would like, RBC can also certify or recertify or perform an audit of your existing cabling solution.
Put RBC’s expertise and years of experience to work for you. Contact us for a free estimate on your next network project.
