D-Link Courses

Cabling Technology and Products (TRNG-2103)

Course Objectives | Who Should Attend | Prerequisites | Course Content | Course Outline

Course Objectives

This course is intended to give participants an understanding of Structured Cabling Systems-proper installation and testing procedures. This allows the participant to install Digi-Link SCS products and certify the correctness of their installation. A hands-on practical is used to familiarize the participant with both the product and test equipment. The course helps the participants to be up-to-date with the latest developments in the SCS industry and be prepared for the same.

Who should attend?

The Target Audience for this course is:

  • Channel Partners
  • System Integrators
  • Network Consultants

  • Enterprise customers

Prerequisites

  • The participant should be an installer in the structured cabling system design having a minimum experience of 2 years.

  • A basic knowledge of OSI layers, relevant industry standards and hands on installation experience would be preferred.

 

Course Content

The course covers methods used for installation of a Digi-Link SCS, interconnecting communication devices such as Telephones, Personal Computers etc. A thorough explanation of the Copper media products consisting of Cabling, Cross connect components, Copper Test meters and Adapters as well as fiber components such as Fiber Cable, Connectors, Termination Equipments, Splicing and all the Fiber associated products. The main EIA/TIA standards addressing testing configuration and procedures for copper and Fiber are covered. Hands on practical exercises accompany most of the theory sessions to reinforce the student's learning the product and test equipment associated with testing Copper and Fiber.

 

Course Outline

Day One

 

INTRODUCTION TO SCS (STRUCTURED CABLING SYSTEM)

Brief overview of basic networking topologies and Line Configuration.

ELEMENTS OF SCS IN DETAIL

  • Horizontal cabling system
  • Backbone cabling system
  • Work Areas
  • Copper test parameters (Wire map, NEXT, FEXT, ELFEXT, return loss etc)

COPPER PRACTICAL

  • Individual hands on trouble-shooting of UTP/STP cabling systems with the help pf Level IIe/III/IV meters.
  • Termination/Punching of UTP/STP cable both at patch panel and Information Outlets.
  • Checking for different types of errors in the cabling media.
  • Practically verifying the various test parameters (Wire map, NEXT, FEXT, ELFEXT, return loss, etc) in an actual channel link set-up.

 

 

Day Two

TODAYS INDUSTRY STANDARDS

  • Today’s ANSI/EIA/TIA, IEEE, ISO/IEC standards for SCS around the world.
  • Testing, termination and trouble-shooting standards
  • Documentation and Administration standards
  • Latest cabling terminology used and focus on the advanced technology such as 10GbE over copper /Cat 6a / Cat 7 Cabling

INTRODUCTION TO INSTALLATION AND TERMINATION

  • New installation techniques for Cat 5e, Cat 6, Cat 6a cabling.
  • Copper UTP/STP cable connection/termination procedures
  • UTP/STP cabling (Channel and Permanent Link) test procedures using Level IIe/III/IV meters.
  • Overview of Digi-Link copper products

COPPER PRACTICAL

  • Demo of the 10Gbe over copper Cabling.
  • Laying and dressing of cable at the rack.

 

DAY Three

FIBER OPTICS

  • Introduction to fiber optics
  • Discussion on different types of fiber: Multi mode (62.5/125um, 50/125um) and Single mode (9/125um).
  • Working principle of fiber optics
  • Constructional features of Loose Tubes, Uni Tubes, Tight Buffer, Indoor/Outdoor Cable.
  • Today’s fiber optic standards.

INSTALLATION OF FIBER

  • Procedures and techniques to install Fiber cables
  • Important guidelines and precautions for pulling the fiber cable
  • Common Connectors and adapters
  • Different termination techniques such as Adhesive/Polish, Epoxy/Polish and Crimp/Polish
  • Fiber and termination losses

FIBER SPLICING AND TESTING

  • Discussion on different splicing techniques (Fusion and Mechanical splicing)
  • Measurement and trouble-shooting using OTDR (Optical Time Domain Reflectometer)
  • Fiber disposal and safety at work
  • Overview of Digi-Link fiber optic products

FIBER OPTIC PRACTICAL

  • Termination of Multimode Cordage cable on SC/ST Connectors
  • Hands on different splicing techniques (Fusion and Mechanical splicing) using sophisticated splicing equipments.
  • Testing of Fiber Optic cable with the help of Power Meter and Light Source
  • Testing using OTDR (Optical Time Domain Reflectometer)

CERTIFICATION PROCEDURE

Knowledge about required documentation for site warranty.

EXAMINATION: A written test will be conducted which is a part of the certification process.

Course feedback

N.B. Topics covered and their schedule may change at short notice.

 

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