Why We Use Pre-terminated Cabling System in Data Center

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make connections, testing and troubleshooting during the deployment of cabling in data center. The
use of pre-terminated cabling system simplifies the entire manpower planning process. As all the
connections are pre-terminated, the need for labor to make terminations on site will be mitigated.
And fewer labor means more savings on the labor bill.
• Reducing Space and Material Wasting
Traditional cabling installations require loose components and tools to be brought to site. So much
space will be needed to store these components and engineers also need work area to make
termination. However, with pre-terminated cabling solutions, the wastage of space can be reduced,
since the pre-terminated links are “made to measure” and if they are delivered to site at
appropriate time, they can be used immediately without being stored. Additionally, some
manufacturers have developed recyclable reels for pre-terminated links in the effort to minimize the
material wastage.
Choices for Pre-terminated Cabling Assemblies
With all the advantages listed above, there is no doubt that pre-terminated cabling system is an
ideal solution for data center and other applications where speed of installation is important. The
following part will further introduce some commonly deployed pre-terminated cabling assemblies.
• Fiber Patch Cable
Divided by different connector type, core diameter and fiber cable structure, there are a wide range
of fiber patch cables, such as LC fiber cables, single-mode patch cables and duplex patch cables and
so on. Fiber patch cable helps to ensure a reliable temporary fiber optic interconnection, making it
become the most commonly used pre-terminated fiber cable in data center. The figure1 shows a LC
LC fiber cable.
Figure 1. LC LC Fiber Cable
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