1. Increased Costs
Cords that are piled on the floor or hanging loose behind equipment are more likely to be damaged. Damaged cords must be replaced which requires time and money. Increased costs can also occur if wires are improperly distributed leading to overloaded circuits, damaged equipment, and exposed wiring. These issues cannot be identified early if the room is disorganized.
2. Difficulty Identifying the Problem Source
When a problem occurs with your technology and a team member or service provider needs to troubleshoot, there’s a high likelihood they’ll need to enter the cable room. However, if the cables look more like a pot of tri-colored spaghetti, it will be difficult to identify where the problem and corresponding cords are. This not only increases the risk of tripping, electrical shock, and other hazards, it also increases the time spent trying to remedy something that could have a simple solution.
3. Increased Risk of Fire
Your team works hard, so does your cable room. The servers and cables are constantly buzzing to keep your team working hard, especially if your technology is largely in-house. This means that your hardware has a high potential for heating up, causing a greater risk for a fire. This is an especially high risk if you also use your cable room for storage. If the cable room is difficult to sort through, a frayed cord could be overlooked easily, leading to trouble.
Fire is an unacceptable risk in an office environment, especially when it can be avoided.
Structured Cabling: The Solution to Organizational Chaos
As businesses continue to depend on technology for daily operations, the need for reliable, high-speed data transmission has become critical. However, many companies still rely on outdated cabling systems that cannot support the increasing demand for data transfer and are difficult to manage and maintain. The shortcomings of these outdated cabling systems can cause frustrating disruptions and potential loss of productivity for businesses. This gap is where structured cabling comes in.
A structured cabling installer can help businesses upgrade their cabling infrastructure to a more streamlined and efficient system. Structured cabling refers to the organized collection of copper and fiber wiring that comprise a building’s telecommunications cabling infrastructure. Like electrical service, it runs throughout the building and connects directly to network servers and switches.
Opting for structured cabling can assure predictable, efficient performance, and the flexibility necessary for your network’s infrastructure. A properly designed and installed structure cabling system provides a cabling infrastructure that delivers predictable performance as well as has the flexibility to accommodate moves, additions, and changes; maximizes system availability; provides redundancy; and future proofs the usability of the cabling system.
How to Tackle Cable Room Chaos
Now that you’re aware of the risks associated with a disorganized cable room, it’s time to take action. Here are some steps you can take to tidy up your cable room:
1. Tidy up the Non-Hardware Items
Dispose of unnecessary items and organize what’s left. Consider using filing cabinets or storage boxes for smaller items.
2. Organize and Label Cables
Untangle and label cables to make troubleshooting easier. Schedule a downtime for this activity and inform your team in advance.
By addressing cable room chaos and upgrading to structured cabling, you can ensure a safer, more efficient work environment for your team. Don’t let cable clutter hold your business back—take control today!
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