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Fire and Icebergs

Posted December 15, 2007 7:55 AM

Whether you consider a college or a corporate campus, data communications cabling can be a hidden danger. As computing power demands grow, so does the amount of installed cable. And, like the tip of an iceberg, the amount of cable that you actually see is only a fraction of what is there. So how much of that cable is rated for maximum fire and smoke protection? How do you protect your corporate and campus computing centers?

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Re: Fire and Icebergs

12/16/2007 1:32 PM

Be very vigorous when sourcing any cable, but more pedantic when it comes to power cable. There is rip-off cable that comes from China with all the correct labels that is totally inferior - copper and insulation. Be aware also of light fittings and other electrical good sold in big DIY stores that originate in China.

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