Network Communications News (NCN) May 2016 | Page 26

S P E C I A L F E AT U R E

copper cabling systems

There are new ways to best solve the critical
space issues within racks and cabinets.

The space race
Michael Adams of Panduit looks at how enterprise and data centre cabling
with 28-AWG cabling results in optimised space and improved management.

A

28-gauge cabling system can
offer up to 50 per cent space
saving and reduced costs in
telecommunications rooms and
data centres. Developments
in cabling technology and the
changing needs of installations
have provided the impetus for using 28AWG copper wires in these installations.
28-AWG cabling offers significantly
smaller diameter wire than the
ubiquitous 24-AWG copper conductors
generally used in network and cabinet
rack scenarios