Charts, standards and how-to guides for network cabling, security and power.
Cable categories and colour codes, conduit fill, wire sizing, camera storage, access control wiring and Wi-Fi planning. Written by Cablify for IT managers, facility managers and installers in Toronto and the GTA.
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Speeds of Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a, Cat7 and Cat8 Cables Compared
Speed, bandwidth and distance for each cable category, and which one suits an office or a data centre.
Cat6 Data Cable Colors: Pair Functions Explained
The 8 wires and 4 pairs, what each pair does, T568A vs T568B and how to terminate.
Conduit Fill Guide for Data Cables
How many Cat5e, Cat6 or Cat6A cables fit in each conduit size.
Amp to Wire Size Chart for 12V, 120V and 240V
Wire gauge for every common circuit from 15 to 400 amps, plus the formula for long runs.
Straight-Through vs Crossover in Data Cabling
How the transmit and receive pins map in each cable, and where each type is used.
EMT Conduit Fill Chart for Canada
Fill tables for EMT, PVC and rigid conduit under CEC Rule 12-910, with a free calculator.
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Conduit types and fill, the Canadian Electrical Code, wiring basics and UPS sizing.
Networking and Wi-Fi
Slow Ethernet, network closets, rack sizes, PoE budgets and access point coverage.
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Footage retention, storage, power draw, resolution and choosing camera types for a business.
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Cabling and wire gauge, credentials, door hardware and compliance for GTA buildings.
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