NEW Product Line Cards

In an effort to update our customers on our latest product offerings, Suttle will be releasing three new product line cards in May. In addition to our existing Video Product line card, these three new line cards will cover our SpeedStar™ Connectivity, SOHO Access™ Structured Wiring, and DSL Filtering product lines.

Low Voltage Retrofit Mounting Brackets

Non-metallic, Low Voltage Mounting Brackets are the time and money-saving solution for faster and easier mounting of Class 2 communications, computer, and cable TV wiring. Designed to mount wall plates flush, the LV1 and LV2 mounting brackets offer features that deliver a better-looking, easy to install job.

Low Voltage Nail-on Mounting Brackets

Non-metallic, Low Voltage Nail-on Mounting Brackets designed for installation of Class 2 wiring offer the fast, easy, and cost-effective way to install CAT5e, fiber optic, and other communications cabling in new construction. These low voltage brackets are made of
non-conductive plastic to protect cable from damage.

Cabling Pointers

According to LAN Magazine, "85-95% of network failures are due in large part to cabling problems." As speeds and bandwidth increase, slight errors in installation CAN make the system non-compliant and MAY make a network useless so consider the following list of cabling tips:

• Don't remove more of the outer jacket then is necessary to terminate.
• When terminating, don't untwist conductors more then 1/2" for CAT5e or higher cables.
• Don't Run Next to Electricity:
  • Avoid electrical cabling and electrical sources.
  • Don't tie cables to electrical conduits.
  • Don't run communication cabling within 2 ft of electrical.
  • Always cross electrical at right angles.
• Protect Cabling:
  • Avoid sharp edges when pulling.
  • Use grommets to protect the cable when passing through rough openings.
  • Use low pulling force (25lbf or less), if using a pull string use one rated at 200lbf.
  • Make gradual bends when necessary (1" radius min, 2" recommended).
  • Don't over tighten tie wraps.
  • Avoid using staples. If you must, use staples rated for use with communications cables (i.e T59).
• Use one wiring scheme - 568A (preferred).
• Always run all cables in a STAR topology.
• Limit runs to 295 ft (90 meters).
• Properly label all cables.
• Always use proper testing.
• Leave slack at the both the outlet (8" min) and patch panel (10ft).
• Pull longest runs first working towards your shortest runs to reduce waste to an average of 15%.

ANSWERS:
00% - Try to use it all

50% - Try to use most,
but replace some

00% - Replace most

00% - Replace all

50% - Don't know