Know Your UTP cable (unshielded Twisted Pair)

Know Your UTP cable (unshielded Twisted Pair)
For the pengen learn about networking, especially to get guidance on UTP cable, please read the following article. I try to present this paper with my own language to make it more understandable than the English-language texts that for some people it confusing. At least this article can be remotely guide a friend of mine who need information about the network cable. Really?
Previously, I have to say once again that these records are public and are intended to provide simple instructions easier to understand about the technology or the network cable is often called the UTP cable (unshielded Twisted Pair). This review is not absolute and is not intended to replace technical guidelines, training modules or lecture material. If you are not familiar and comfortable with the term, language and any conversion that I use here, please consult a professional practitioner or you know who you think is more qualified.
Well, let's get started
Types of UTP Cable
There are different types of standard UTP cable that is widely used for audio and data communications. UTP grouped with the term "Category" and therefore the type name begins with UTP CAT (derived from the word "Category"). The higher the category, the more tightly-eight twist to the existing wire pairs in UTP cable insulation. The more meetings this cable winding, means the higher the effective bandwidth and capacity output can be achieved. The higher categories also means that the farther the signal coverage also can be distributed by cable and the smaller the risk of loss of signal.
Data cable networks, analog or digital, can be exactly analogous to the pipeline taps as a water distributor network. Logically the greater the volume of water that will be distributed, the greater the pipe to be provided. Because we all understand that in theory, a large pipe to channel a large volume of water also.
But there is one more important insight is interesting to be observed. In data networks, if there is one point in the circuit or network for something to be slow, then usually the whole circuit or network will be affected. In the example of water analogy, if you have a pipe sizes 4 "to channel water from one point to another, water will flow to the stable in the far distance.
But if the water flows through a pipe a few meters measuring 4 ", then there is a small part narrowed into size 1" then the automatic output of water received by the other end of the pipe is only for the volume of water that can pass through the pipe 1 ", even after further enlarged again to 4 ". With the case also in the network. If you have a network designed for data transfer speed of 100Mbps with you but a small mistake by choosing the wrong cable, cut the wrong wire, or a connector with a low quality then the whole network will be slow. This speed decrease speed is locked at the lowest point of the entire network connection. In the hardware world this condition is often referred to as the bottle-neck.
Trus how to choose the right cable? Please look at category UTP cables that many outstanding following:
CAT3
Category 3 cable is the standard cable used in the telecommunications industry. Over the past few years this type of cable is still used extensively throughout the telecommunications industry. This type of cable can carry data at speeds greater than 10Mbps. For the purposes of data transfer in an audio circuit or low-speed data transfer is usually sufficient to use the type of cable CAT3.
Categories of this cable is a favorite destination because it is relatively inexpensive and available in a variety of options in terms of core content in 1 unit of cable UTP cable. There are several options that cable can be selected according to needs. There is a 2-pairs containing, 4-pair, 6-pair, 16-pair, 25-pair even more. Conductors in the cable consists of several pairs of wire wound around the cable insulation is equipped with a color code. Color code from an existing cable pair on CAT3 begins with "white / blue" as the first pair
and continued with the color code chart order according to the number of cable pairs.
CAT5
Category 5 cable was selected as the standard UTP cable the first time since the popular and UTP cable used for network communication applications / data. CAT5 cable usually consists of four pairs of wires. This cable is designed for data applications up to 100MHz. But, although UTP data cable commonly called "CAT5 cable", Do not mistake the CAT5 with CAT5E. CAT5 cable is identical except that CAT5E Cable CAT5E cable has a standard of uniformity and density of the loop pair higher cable.
CAT5E
Cable Category 5E is a new industry standard for UTP data cable installation. These cables are usually composed of four pairs of wires. Rating CAT5E cable bandwidth is 100Mbps, but can achieve maximum bandwidth 1000Mbps if installed with strict quality standards. Currently CAT5E is the new standard for all construction UTP cable. Therefore the current CAT5E cables are widely available with a higher quality than the CAT5 to the base price is almost the same as CAT5. Even some companies have stopped using CAT5 cable in the installation of their network.
CAT6
Cable category 6 UTP cable is standard with the highest official certification. This cable is identical to CAT5E but meets more stringent standards is not just about the density of loops of each pair of wires but also includes the distribution of data, the protective insulation of wires and each pair of wires. With a tighter twist, plus the better the insulation and separation of each pair of wires the lower the noise or signal loss that can CAT6 channel data with the highest bandwidth in its class. CAT6 cable usually consists of four pairs of copper wires. If you perform a network installation or 1000Mbps Gigabit LAN, no other choice, this type of UTP cable should be used.
Plenum Rated Cable
Plenum rating is the value assigned to the cable with a special coating which when burned will produce harmful substances in the air less. This is in bad condition when there is a fire. This cable type is usually more expensive than standard cable "Riser". Therefore, before starting the installation cable, you'll want to check the condition of the building to determine whether the cable Plenum Rated Cable must be used. Images on this side is one example of a Plenum cable rating.
Cross Cable
Cable Category 3 with a single pair and 2 pairs of wires without protection is very cheap and sold in various colors varied.
This cable is an industry standard that can be used to "cross connections" from one block to another block. This type of cable used to connect secure telecommunication lines between the circuit but not good for high-speed data applications.
Well, already you know the difference Inter UTP Cable Type? Now Just choose which type of cable according to your network connection. Select the type of cable with a wise and do not just fascinated by the lure of low prices. Your hard work is determined from the moment you select the right cable for your network. If you've decided, you can start making connections Straight Cable and Cross Cable to suit your needs.