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Advice Wanted - Network Installation

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  • 06-06-2003 12:55pm
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    air
    Registered Users Posts: 2,822 ✭✭✭


    Hi,
    I'm putting in a structured cabling network for a local school and was looking for a few tips. More or less a charity case so budget is crucial, but I want it to be a decent setup in the end.

    I'm thinking along the lines of CAT5E cable connected to double outlet sockets and terminated in a 48 port patch panel.
    Was also thinking of a 48port 100/1000mb switch to match.
    Have located good sources for that much but was wondering what tips you would have on selection of a 19in rack to house the patch panel and switch?

    I was thinking that I should get one that has at least room for 5 items, ie
    1 for patch panel
    1 for switch
    1 for router or whatever else I stick in
    2 spare for future expansion

    If anyone has any tips / advice I'd be delighted to hear it.
    TIA.


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    #2
    jesus_thats_gre
    Registered Users Posts: 17,441 ✭✭✭✭jesus_thats_gre


    Dont know if this is any good to you, but I say some cheepie housing in B&Q the other day. Might not be what ya want at all but I think they look the cheese!

    http://www.diy.com/bq/category/category.jhtml?CATID=92657

    Not sure what its like price wise but it seems ok, could be wrong.


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    air
    Registered Users Posts: 2,822 ✭✭✭air


    Looks like it'd do the job all right.

    Had a look at the price of switches & I think I'll have to rethink the gigabit option & stick with 10/100 - gigabit switches still cost a fortune!


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    jesus_thats_gre
    Registered Users Posts: 17,441 ✭✭✭✭jesus_thats_gre


    You dont need Gigabit, its really only beneficial for backbones and so on.


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    bazooka
    Registered Users Posts: 257 ✭✭bazooka


    to be honest with any kind of proper structured cabling you should invest in a proper rack, allowing for proper shelving and power distribution

    i can get you a racks in 18u, 24u, 27u, 34u etc...becuase its for a school i will give it at cost...drop me a pm (Private message) if you want pricing...

    also have some great switches if you are looking...


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