Structured cabling

Plan structured cabling by connections and endpoints. Separate copper and optical sections, then coordinate cables, connections and mounting equipment for each individual channel.

Copper or fibre optic system

For cables, ready-made cords, outlets and matching components, continue to copper network systems. For optical components, explore fibre optic network systems. Selection follows the design and equipment at both ends of the connection. Do not compare different areas solely by length or similar product names. Record requirements for each connection before preparing the specific product and accessory list.

From the route to the end point

Separate installation cable from ready-made connecting products. For each section, establish the length required, supply format and installation conditions. At end points, check panels, outlets, connectors and corresponding supplementary parts. Clarify whether the selected item is complete or requires separate equipment. The full code matters when similar names describe different fibre types, cable categories, shielding or connections. Do not determine the entire channel's characteristics from one component's data.

Coordination with active equipment

Check the requirements of the devices that will use the connection. To select them, continue to routers and network devices. Record both ends and interfaces required without assuming compatibility solely from the general category name. If part of an existing installation remains, identify its components and check the specific combination with the new products. This is a separate task from calculating lengths and the number of mounting positions.

Label cable positions in the list as on the diagram to distinguish connecting products with the same format but different locations. This keeps quantities traceable to specific endpoints.

Placement and final list

For panels and equipment, compare communication cabinets and accessories or multimedia enclosures according to the design. Select power connections separately in power strips for communication cabinets. Check mounting format and cable space together with the selected enclosure instead of adding accessories after a final choice based on external dimensions.

Finally, check the diagram against quantities: metres of cable, ready-made connections, end points and supplementary products. Systems presented from LEGRAND can be browsed by code, while networks and communications links the other project parts. Keep a separate list for each system so technical requirements remain clearly linked to exact references.