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Best Practices for Data Center Infrastructure Design: Cabling Distances and Space Planning

When designing and laying out a data center, understanding best practices as well the pros and cons for each type of data center is critical. The TIA 942 data center guidelines are very specific that horizontal and vertical cabling should be run accommodating growth, so that these areas do not...

Tags: Siemon, Data Center, Best Practice, TIA 942 Data Center Guideline, Data Centers, Storage, Hardware, Data Management

White papers 2007-08-01

Cabling Lifecycles and Total Cost of Ownership

Focusing on enterprise cabling infrastructures where plans are to occupy the premises for at least 5 years, this paper demonstrates that Augmented Category 6 (6A) or higher cabling systems are the most economical solutions, providing a solid return on investment. As cabling represents 5-7% of the overall network investment, understanding...

Tags: Siemon, TCO, Roi/Tco, Finance, Managerial Accounting

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Selecting a Structured Cabling Vendor - A Balanced Scorecard for the Best Value

When selecting a cabling vendor for an enterprise cabling infrastructure, one of the most difficult tasks is sorting through the vendor-provided data and getting to the information most critical to you and your network. This white paper examines several factors to evaluate when selecting a cabling partner including test...

Tags: Siemon, Balanced Scorecard, Business Structures, It Services, Workforce Management, Marketing, Marketing Research, Finance, Human Resources

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