Data Centre Cabling Design

Design cabling for server rooms and data centres that is easy to run, scale and keep tidy.

2 daysIntermediate5 modules

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Overview

About this course

Design cabling for server rooms and data centres that is easy to run, scale and keep tidy. You will compare copper and fibre options, plan high-density layouts, cable management and labelling, and learn how good cabling supports cooling, uptime and future growth.

What you'll learn

Describe data centre spaces and cabling areas.
Choose between copper, multimode and single-mode fibre for each link.
Plan high-density patching, cross-connects and pre-terminated systems.
Design cable management that supports airflow and maintenance.
Produce a labelling and documentation plan.

Curriculum

5 modules

Entrance room and distribution areas
Equipment distribution areas
Redundancy and growth

Copper for short links
Multimode and single-mode fibre
Connectors and polarity

Top-of-rack and end-of-row
Cross-connects and interconnects
Pre-terminated cabling

Overhead and underfloor pathways
Rack and cabinet management
Hot and cold aisles

Labelling schemes
Records and change control
Acceptance testing

Who it's for

Network engineers, data centre technicians and designers who plan or maintain server rooms and data centres.

Before you start

Structured Cabling Fundamentals or equivalent experience

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