...over copper or fibre cable, KVM extension today can also be IP-based, using a local area network (LAN) to extend and switch or route over an Ethernet network. The advantage is that all these options provide real-time experience for the users. • A...

...twisted-pair Ethernet cable, has another role to play, providing electrical power to low-wattage electrical devices. Power over Ethernet (PoE) was ratified by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) in June 2000 as the 802.3af-...

...and outlets in your cable conduit. Between the outlets and the patch panel you use Cat5, 6 or 7 cables. Here you need a separate cable for every RJ45 port if you want to go for Gigabit or have at least the chance to do so. Furthermore you have o...

...without using cables. • Modbus or Profibus • Certain equipment is able to deal with protocols like Modbus or Profibus which are based on standard interfaces like RS485. In special RS485 splits up into Half- and Fullduplex, Point to Point a...

...that match your cables and equipment, the correct pinning, and the number of switch positions you need. • Remember that an ABC switch has just two positions, not three.) You can mix several types of switches in the same chassis. • Step 2: • ...

...and length of the cable used on both the RS-232 and the RS-422/485 side can affect how power is dissipated. Because lower-quality and higher-gauge cable can cause power loss, a good-quality 24 AWG cable is recommended. Also RS-232 runs longer ...

...Fibre optic cable is becoming one of the fastest-growing transmission mediums for both new cabling installations and upgrades, including backbone, horizontal, and even desktop applications. Fibre optic cable is favored for applications t...