Data Cabling

Structured cabling systems are designed by our sister company to ensure that your network infrastructure performs & grows seemlessly over the years with your business. We provide a complete cabling solution from design, supply and installation to full system support. Every installation is documented and 100% tested.

Are you moving office or relocating? We can install your new premises with Cat 5e, Cat 6, Cat 6a or even Cat 7 network points without hassle.

Once your data cabling system is installed, changes can be disruptive so it’s essential to get it designed and installed correctly first time.

You can benefit from excellent value and service by asking Cougar Hanson to survey your premises at no cost to you. We will respond quickly and you'll get a professionally written design and proposal for a solution that meets your current needs and provides for your future growth. To match your budget and performance requirements, our portfolio includes cabling systems from a range of manufacturers.

Structured Cabling or known as Data Cabling, is mainly used to transfer data between computers and a network.

Data cable consists of 4 twisted pair conductors protected within a sheath and is classed as either UTP (unshielded twisted pair) or STP (shielded twisted pair)

The cable is split in different categories;

Cat 5e - Enhanced category 5 cable cabable of a bandwidth of up to 100mhz up to a total cable length of 100 metres. Cat 5e is slowly being supersededd by Cat 6 cabling systems. UTP or STP

Cat 6 - Manufactured to a higher standard than that of Cat 5e and a higher bandwidth of up to 250 mhz up to a total cable length of 100 metres. If you want to future proof your network opt for Cat 6 cabling. UTP or STP

Cat 6A - Provides bandwidths of up to 500mhz and is supplied as STP cable

Cat 7 - This cable has been developed for high end media systems and supports frequencies of up to 600mhz and speeds of up to 1000 Mbits. This is a big improvement on previous network cabling systems.

What is data cabling?

Data cabling is the installation of cable from point A to point B. ie from the patch panel to the data outlet.

What is a patch panel?

A patch panel is normally housed within a data cabinet and consists of either 16/24 or 48 rRJ45 ports, patch leads are then for the connection between the network switch and the end user.

What is a data outlet?

All so known as a data jack or a RJ45 module. A wall mounted or desk mounted connector for connecting to the data cabling within a building