Cat6 · fibre · comms rooms
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Types of data cabling and comms
Cat6
The standard for most office networks.
Cat6A
Higher speeds for Wi-Fi access points and future use.
Fibre
Links between floors, cabinets and buildings.
Comms rooms
Cabinets, patch panels and cable management.
What is included
- Cat6 and Cat6A structured cabling
- Fibre links between floors and buildings
- Comms cabinets and patch panels
- Wi-Fi access point cabling
- Containment and floor boxes
- Testing, labelling and as-built records
What affects the price
- Number of data points
- Cable category and whether fibre is needed
- Cable routes and ceiling or floor voids
- Comms room fit-out and cabinets
- Removing redundant cabling
Process
How the job runs
Survey and outlet schedule
Containment and cable install
Terminate and label
Test every point and hand over results
How long? A typical office floor is often cabled in a few days.
Questions to ask an installer
- Will every point be tested and labelled?
- Which cable category and brand?
- Is the comms cabinet included?
- Who fire stops the holes?
Rules and safety
Cables above ceilings and along escape routes must be supported so they cannot fall and block an exit in a fire, as BS 7671 requires. Cable must meet the right fire performance class for the building. Any hole made through a fire-rated wall must be fire stopped.
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Questions
Data cabling and comms: common questions
Cat6 or Cat6A?
Cat6 suits most offices. Cat6A carries faster speeds over the full distance and is worth it for Wi-Fi 6 access points and long-term use.
Will you test every point?
A good contractor tests and labels every outlet and gives you the results.
Can you tidy an existing comms room?
Yes. Re-patching and removing dead cabling is common before a refit.