Looking for a quick and easy way to clean up that cable mess you put on your “To-Do” list? Let CABLExpress give you a few pointers. Copper Trunking is the latest and greatest way to run CAT5e and CAT6 cabling through your Data

Center as well as network closets. The simple idea behind Copper Trunking are the factory terminated ends to create an easy installation process, when thebundled cabling is used in conjunction with a modular patch panel system it cuts down on install time by 80%.  Since the 110 punchdowns are done for you in our factory, excellent time and cable management are going to be a great benefit. You can choose from a multitude of options to pick the right trunk for your data center.

So what is a copper trunk?

A copper trunk is a preterminated copper bundle held together by a durable sheathing for quick adds, moves and changes within your Data Center. The trunk makes it easy to pull through racks, cabinets, under or above the floor or ceiling.  You can choose from riser or a plenum rated jacket, CAT5e or CAT6, staggered ends for extra cable management in a row, and we can build virtually any length! Start planning today and get CABLExpress involved. If you are confused about length let us know and we can assist. Measure from each point that the copper trunk will be running through and always add 10% for bend radius and corners! Contact anyone on the CABLExpress team today and find out how you can save time and money in your Data Center.

Special thanks to B. Szulis for contributing this post.

This article was contributed by Brittany Szulis

Looking for a quick and easy way to clean up that cable mess you put on your “To-Do” list? Let CABLExpress give you a few pointers.  Copper Trunking is the latest and greatest way to run CAT5e and CAT6 cabling through your Data Center as well as network closets. The simple idea behind Copper Trunking are the factory terminated ends to create an easy installation process, when the bundled cabling is used in conjunction with a modular patch panel system it cuts down on install time by 80%.  Since the 110 punchdowns are done for you in our factory, excellent time and cable management are going to be a great benefit. You can choose from a multitude of options to pick the right trunk for your data center.

So what is a copper trunk?

A copper trunk is a preterminated copper bundle held together by a durable sheathing for quick adds, moves and changes within your Data Center. The trunk makes it easy to pull through racks, cabinets, under or above the floor or ceiling.  You can choose from riser or a plenum rated jacket, CAT5e or CAT6, staggered ends for extra cable management in a row, and we can build virtually any length! Start planning today and get CABLExpress involved. If you are confused about length let us know and we can assist. Measure from each point that the copper trunk will be running through and always add 10% for bend radius and corners! Contact anyone on the CABLExpress team today and find out how you can save time and money in your Data Center.

To get a better idea how to apply / measure a copper trunk check out this YouTube video.

In this edition of CABLE Talk Josh and Brittney demonstrate the advantages of preterminated copper trunking.  In addition Brittney discussed how to properly measure trunking in your data center.

The way to reduce installation costs of any type is to do the work yourself. For many, the thought of this brings an image to mind of being halfway through a home improvement project, looking at a complete mess, and realizing they should have hired a pro. A pro with the right tools, materials, and know how. That does not have to be the way with your data center cabling infrastructure.

Copper Trunks: Enabling & Empowering You To Cut Costs

CABLExpress Copper Trunks can provide you with the confidence, and reliability needed to do the job yourself. Our design philosophy will help you plan your cabling infrastructure to be efficient, and last through the many hardware changes you face in the future.

Our Cable Specialists will be there to answer your questions, and offer experienced advice on your install. Precision design, high quality components, and quality craftsmanship ensure you install a product that will last and perform through the years.

Taking the long hours of 110 punch down labor out of a contractor or your personnel’s hands and putting it into ours will save you valuable budget money as well as installation time.

This solution will truly increase your network’s performance and save you time and money!

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* submitted by Josh Taylor - Product Manager, CABLExpress