DATA

Data installation parts include cables, connectors, wall plates, patch panels, and mounting hardware needed to set up a wired network. You can shop for these items at specialty suppliers or general networking stores.

Core Cabling and Connectors

• Ethernet Cable: Cat6 or Cat6A copper cables carry high-speed internet data through walls and ceilings.

• RJ45 Keystone Jacks: Snap-in modular connectors terminate the ends of the Ethernet cables at the wall.

• Modular Plugs: Clear plastic RJ45 ends crimp directly onto cable ends for device connections.
  
  

Outlets and Wall Plates

• Wall Plates and Bezels: Faceplates mount on walls or skirting boards to house data sockets cleanly.

• Surface Mount Boxes: Plastic housings hold jacks on top of walls when you cannot cut a hole into the drywall.
  
  

Rack and Patch Components

• Patch Panels: Mounted blocks in a comms cabinet hold multiple jack ports to organize incoming cable runs.

• Patch Cables: Short pre-made jumper cords connect the patch panel ports to a network switch.

• Server Racks or Cabinets: Enclosures mount on the wall or floor to secure routers, switches, and panels safely.
  
  

Pathways and Support Hardware

• Conduits and Ducting: Plastic tubes or surface-mounted PVC channels protect exposed runs along walls.

• J-Hooks: Metal loops suspend bundles of cables safely above drop ceilings without crushing them.