...special low-capacitance cable. Both sync and async binary data transmission fall under RS-232. Although the original RS-232 connector is DB25, DB9 and RJ-45 connectors are now common. Also, industrial devices often use a terminal block instead of a ...

...is moving into secure cables to prevent tripping and accidental disconnects. • Centralise control • When it comes to mission-critical equipment, there is no level of acceptable risk. Environmental monitoring sensors with instant alerts, network mu...

Is your network ready for the KVMoIP revolution? • Brian Andrews of Black Box Network Services explains the network requirements of the modern KVMoIP solution, and offers advice on what to look for when specifying switches. • As the use of KVM...

...point-to-point extension, Multicast for video distribution and extension to up to 254 single screens and Videowall for HDMI distribution to video walls. Learn more about the use of existing network cables and get Ethernet Switch recommendations.

...two-post rack with some cable management is the right choice. But if you have a mix of networking Equipment, servers, and patch panels, then a 4-post rack makes more sense because it provides more stable, 4-point mounting for deep equipment. • Rack ...

...some of the LanScopePro's capabilities and shows how easy and affordable it is to use it for cable testing, link detection, and more. With this one tool, you have one of the most complete suites of testing and analysis functions available.

...Box's Hardened Managed Ethernet Switches provide instantaneous failover when the primary link fails. You'll see how there is virtually no change in the on-screen movie due to dropped packets when the primary cable link is physically cut.

...hardware, running cables, and dealing with the physical platforms. • In a heavily virtualised environment, data centre professionals must understand logical constructs, such as the dynamic distribution of operating systems across multiple plat...

...Box's line of MTP fiber products. • The line includes cassettes, trunk and harness cables, fiber adapter panels, shelves, and enclosures all designed to work together for a complete data center solution. • This video requires Adobe Flash Player

...and how to select a rack for a particular space, such as a cramped wiring closet or narrow corridor. Also covered: common rack accessories, including options for managing cable, as well as what you need to mount, secure, and ground equipment.