The broad advantages of structured cabling over point to point cabling (such as that used on top of rack configurations in a data center) are seen as: improved energy efficiency increased switch port utilization quicker system adaption greater scalability easier network expansion less maintenance and administration less expensive switches overall lower cost of ownership. […]
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Introduction to Data Center Structured Cabling Guide
What is a Point-to-Point (P2P) Cabling System? The point-to-point (p2p) cabling system is constructed with direct connections. Patch cables are used to connect one device such as a router, switch, server or storage unit directly to another device. As the number of connections in a data center increases due to normal growth, a point-to-point cabling system is […]