Advanced level · Module 5: Network Operations and Careers · Lesson 2 of 4
Cabling, Power and Equipment Rooms
Give equipment a reliable physical environment.
In this lesson you will
- Plan structured cabling
- Plan power protection
Key concepts
structured cablinglabellingUPS and surge protectionsolar and generators
The lesson
Structured cabling uses patch panels, labelled cables and tidy racks so faults can be traced quickly.
Protect equipment with surge protection and a UPS sized for the load and needed run time. Where mains power is unreliable, plan for generators or solar with batteries.
Keep equipment rooms cool, dry, secure and dust-free.
Step by step
- Plan a rack layout.
- Write a labelling scheme.
- Calculate UPS load.
- Plan backup power.
Practice activity
Write the cabling and power plan for a field office.
Expected result: A practical plan for cabling, power and environment.
Check your understanding
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What does a UPS provide?
Show answer
Battery power during outages and protection from power problems.
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Why label cables?
Show answer
So faults can be traced quickly.
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