Passive network solutions
Passive networking is the complete structured wiring system in an organizations network infrastructure used for transmitting data, video and voice from one location to another. It forms the base of the network infrastructure and acts as a platform for building the entire information system strategy.
At Instyle Solutions, we have a team of certified technicians who provide high quality and low maintenance solutions to an organization’s complex passive network requirements.
What We Do : passive network solutions
Consultancy, Survey & Structural Design
All type of cabling solutions with UTP, STP & Fibre-Optic Cables
Cable Tracing & Labeling
Testing and Certification include Fluke Test, OTDR Test etc.
End-To-End Termination & Splicing Services
Expansion, Migration, Upgrade & Troubleshooting of Network
Rack Cabinet Installation &
Cable Organization
Components commonly utilized in Passive Networking
Cat 6 UTP Copper Cable
It is a network cable that connects a PC/Endpoint to a network switch. Sometimes, it is also used to provide inter-connectivity between switches if the distance is not greater than 80 meters, which is the distance it supports to transmit data without using any repeater.
Cat 6 UTP Patch Cord
It is a one/two meter factory crimped cable with RJ-45 connectors installed at both ends. The Cat 6 cable is not recommended to be directly terminated in either the network switch or the PC/Endpoint. Only the patch cord terminates on both devices and connects to the Cat 6 Network cable through I/O Box and UTP patch panel.
I/O Box and Face Plate
The I/O Box and Face Plate are kept near the computers and a UTP patch cord is used to connect the Face plate with the network port in the PC. The Cat 6 UTP cable which comes from the switch terminates in to a permanent connection behind the I/O Box.
UTP Patch Panel
The UTP patch panel is used for terminating all the Cat 6 cables that come from various PCs/Endpoints in the network to the rack. These cables are permanently connected behind the UTP patch panel and UTP Patch Cord connects from the respective ports in front to the network switches. This allows for flexible moves, ads and changes without disturbing the switch ports. All the ports in the patch panel are labeled for easy identification of which node they are connected to.
Optical Fiber Cable
For carrying data over 80 meters, optical fiber cable is used. This cable uses light for transmission of data instead of the electrical signals used by the UTP cable. It can carry data for longer distances, even a few kilometers, without having to repeat the signals in between. There are two types of optical cables, single mode (used for higher bandwidth requirements for longer distances) and multi-mode (used for shorter distances). Both connect directly to the fiber patch panel at either end.
Network Rack
A Network Rack is a metal frame chassis that holds, stacks, organizes, secures and protects various network and server hardware devices. It comes in various sizes depending on the number of devices being placed inside and can either be wall mounted or placed on the floor. It is an important component in a network infrastructure as it enhances equipment performance by ensuring proper airflow, enables easy access for maintenance, and ensures security of equipment.