Cabling
Patch Panel vs Switch: What Belongs in the Rack
07/15/2026
A patch panel terminates and organizes cables. A switch forwards network traffic. They work together but do completely different jobs.
Fiber Optic Cables Explained: Structure, Distance, and Use Cases
07/15/2026
Fiber carries data as light through glass or plastic strands. It is fast, distance-friendly, immune to EMI, and unforgiving of dirty connectors and sharp bends.
Cat5e vs Cat6 vs Cat6A: What To Buy and What To Avoid
07/15/2026
Cat5e is often enough for 1GbE and 2.5GbE. Cat6 is a practical home default. Cat6A is the safer 10GbE long-run choice.