Data cabling is essential to almost every home and business and at O’Brien Electrical North Geelong, we can offer the best in installation, system design and planned maintenance programs, so your family and your business can work at maximum efficiency.
We work across a range of functions from simple data routes to high-end security systems. We pride ourselves on offering superb service for every job and of course, there’s no job too big or small for our team. With over 30 years of experience, the team at O’Brien Electrical and Plumbing North Geelong has a reputation for delivering the very best systems and the very best service.
What Is Data Cabling?
Data cabling enables all of your IT equipment to communicate with each other and the wider network. Data cables are specially designed to transfer different types and volumes of data and come in various categories. The most common are:
- Fibre optic cables
- CAT5e
- CAT6
Many modern businesses couldn’t function without data cabling. From PCs to phone lines to photocopiers, data cabling is an essential part of keeping a business running efficiently.
Types Of Data Cables
Copper Data Cables
Copper data cables are made of thin strands of copper. They can transfer information at speeds of up to 1000 Mbps and 10000 Mbps over distances of up to 100 metres. There are two types of copper data cables, CAT 5E and CAT 6.
Fibre Optic Data Cables
Fibre optic data cables are ideal for longer distances. They can run at 10,000 Mbps over a distance of up to 500 metres. Fibre optic cable is made of many thin strands of specially coated glass that is thinner than human hair. Information is coded onto light pulses which travel along the fibre at the speed of light.
How Does Data Cabling Benefit Your Business?
Data cabling offers a range of benefits to your business:
Data cabling allows for Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), which acts as one data source for both telephone and internet communications. This maximises space and the efficiency of your IT systems.
The days of congested data cabinets with masses of cables are over – thank goodness! A modern data cabling set-up is simpler to install and maintain, and it also takes up less precious business space.
Modern data cables make it easy for several devices to use the same infrastructure, improving connectivity and ease of information access.
Choosing Your New Data Cabling
Before we install your new data cabling, we’ll ask what it is you’re hoping to achieve so we can install the most effective system.
We’ll talk to you about the different options available and how to balance speed and distance
Some industries such as gas and oil extraction are at high risk from sparks – we’ll advise on this and recommend spark-free fibre optic cables.
We’ll help make sure your cabling is protected against attacks by placing it in a safe location and securing transfer between buildings.
We’ll make sure noise-sensitive copper cables are shielded from electrical interference to offer maximum clarity.
Tailored Services
Our team at O’Brien Electrical & Plumbing North Geelong is dedicated to delivering a tailored service. We’ll help you analyse your home or business needs and make sound recommendations based on your budget, data needs and physical space.
Our Data Cabling Services
- Design and installation of data cables
- Multi-site and single-site solutions
- Data and voice information transfer for your business
- CAT5e, CAT6, CAT6a, and CAT7 specifications
- Routers and switches
- Fibre optic cables
Get In Touch
The team at O’Brien Electrical & Plumbing North Geelong is happy to chat with you about how we can streamline your data needs. To find out more, just get in touch using our contact form, call us on 0418 177 900 or drop us an email to [email protected].
Frequently Asked Questions
What network cabling standards are used in Australia?
Australia has two primary cabling regulations: AS/CA S008: 2010, which covers products, and AS/CA S009: 2013, which covers installation. These regulations are mandated by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA).
What rules are cabling providers governed by?
Data cabling providers must abide by strict regulations:
- Equipment can only be installed if it complies with the labelling notice
- After completion, cable providers must issue a signed Telecommunications Cabling Advice Form
- Unqualified cablers must be directly supervised by a registered cabler
Can you do your own data cabling?
In Australia, it’s illegal for anyone who isn’t a registered cabler to install data cabling, with the exception of trainee data cablers who must be supervised by a registered cabler at all times.
Is CAT 5 better than CAT 6?
Because they are more tightly wound with thicker sheaths than CAT 5 cables, CAT 6 cables offer higher data transfer speeds over greater distances.
