Tips to Avoid Cable Spaghetti

A snake pit under your desk?

Thanks to computers and modern telecommunications equipment, offices are now more productive and process complex data in seconds.

However, along with the various pieces of equipment, computer, monitors, speakers, printers, modems etc, comes a plethora of cables and connections. ‘Cable spaghetti ‘can be recognised by the uncontrollable power and data cabling strewn around and underneath desks, cabinets and walls in the average office.

Apart from the unsightly appearance of all this cable spaghetti there is also a potential trip hazard or fire risk. In the office, equipment cables and wires can become a serious trip hazard – and possibly an expensive compensation claim. Unfortunately it’s all too common and not only does it look unprofessional but it is often the cause of network problems. 

Problems that can arise from poorly installed network cabling or telephone cabling – ‘cable spaghetti’ - issues can result in slow network speeds, poor telephone quality and frequent call drop outs. Slow data network speeds are a common problem where companies are growing and adding extra IT cabling outlets or telephone points. 

Unfortunately, working in an office we need connectivity problems fixed fast, this tends to lead to an ‘out of sight out of mind’ solution -until something goes wrong! Cable management is important in offices where power, data and voice cabling for employees can be quite complex. Cable management system that organises your various computer and data cables can help but here are a few basic rules to help you combat snake pits and cable spaghetti:

Label Your Cables – know what goes where and differentiate power and data cables.

Use Appropriate Cable Length – keep cables as short as possible to help keep it tidy

Cable management- use cable management systems to keep cable off the floor and out of sight

Have data cables properly installed and terminated – to maintain data speed and reliability have your data cabling tested and fitted with the correct terminations, switches and patch cables.

NM Cabling Solutions – providing totally dependable Data Cable Services, network cabling and AV Audio Visual cabling in London and South East.

 NM Cabling Solutions – offer a free site survey to determine potential cabling hazards and issues, and to propose effective solutions to resolve these.

We also offer weekday rate installations even on weekends - so your connectivity problems can be fixed fast without any loss of productivity

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