...interruptions. According to an IBM® study, the average system is hit by 120 power disturbances per month. • More common than you may know • Have you ever had to reset the clock on your VCR or seen the lights dim for a moment when the refriger...

...monitors, keyboards, modems, servers, switches, hubs, routers, and UPSs. Consider the depth of your equipment —servers require extra depth and may require a cabinet that’s at least 42 inches deep. Lastly, remember to allow space for cabling and p...

...connection such as a modem or a dedicated DSL link. One of the basic concepts of any management system that its access must be independent from the network or system you are trying to fix. • Use a Black Box ServSensor • Especially important at re...

...Fibre optic cable is becoming one of the fastest-growing transmission mediums for both new cabling installations and upgrades, including backbone, horizontal, and even desktop applications. Fibre optic cable is favored for applications t...

...and length of the cable used on both the RS-232 and the RS-422/485 side can affect how power is dissipated. Because lower-quality and higher-gauge cable can cause power loss, a good-quality 24 AWG cable is recommended. Also RS-232 runs longer ...

...that match your cables and equipment, the correct pinning, and the number of switch positions you need. • Remember that an ABC switch has just two positions, not three.) You can mix several types of switches in the same chassis. • Step 2: • ...

...twisted-pair (STP) cable using either a DB9 connector or a unique square connector called the IBM data connector. Later, Token Ring was adapted to use conventional unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable with RJ-45 connectors. The most common kinds...