Structured Cabling and Networking Company in Kenya
Forty Servers is a structured cabling installation company in Kenya. Some of the computer networking services we provide include supply and install network switches. We also supply data cabinets, patch panels, Fibre cable installation and Ethernet cables in Kenya. We also supply and install PBX telephone system in Kenya, network firewalls and IT support services. Over the years we have exceeded the customers’ expectations by installing reliable and long lasting computer networking infrastructure. This is because we have always been an innovative, agile, and reliable structured cabling and network installation company in Kenya.
We have remained responsive in the industry by continuously designing and installing quality telecommunications and data network cabling infrastructure. Furthermore, we guarantee high standards in all network installations backed up by an extended warranty period of 10 years.
Established in 2016, Forty Servers has distinguished itself as a supplier and installer of quality telecommunications equipment installer. Forty Servers is also a structured cabling installation company and networking systems installer in Kenya. We stock telecom and data network cabling products. And networking accessories such as patch panels, cable managers, patch cords, data modules, networking cabinets, etc. Our main goal has been to create solutions that handle present customer needs with a focus on meeting future data network cabling requirements.
Structured cabling installation components
- Network cabinet
- Fully loaded 24 port patch panels
- Cable managers
- One meter CAT6 Ethernet patch cords
- LC – LC fiber optic patch cords
- 24 port PoE network switches
- SFP modules
- Ethernet to Fiber optic converters
- Ethernet modules and face plates
- 8 core fiber optic cable multi mode
- Indoor UTP cable, that is, CAT6 Ethernet cable
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LAN structured cabling
The LAN (local area network) structured cabling is an indoor network installation works. Majorly accomplished by using the copper cabling solutions like the CAT6 Ethernet network cable. However, fiber optic cable can also be used for indoor cabling installation works. A complete LAN network installation involves the installation of CAT6 Ethernet cabling from the end-user data socket all the way to the patch panel. Accessories required for a complete installation include the patch cords, CAT6 modules, cable managers, network cabinet, etc.
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Our well trained and experienced network installers have done professional network cabling works for clients in various sectors of the economy. Hence, some of our clients include government departments, corporate institutions, and even private companies in Kenya.
WAN structured cabling
The WAN (wide area network) structured cabling is an outdoor network installation works. Majorly accomplished by the use of fiber optic cabling because of the long-distance covered. Nonetheless, there are CAT6 Ethernet network cables specifically for outdoor network cabling installations.
Cabling path ways
Professionally done and neatly managed structured cabling works will depend on the kind of pathways installed. The telecommunication pathways usually installed at the building contraction stage will be used to transport cables from the equipment room to the work area. Most wok area stations will require a double data socket. One data socket for the computer and the other for the desktop phone.
The equipment room, also known as the server room, is where all active devices are installed. They include network switches, routers, network firewalls, and storage racks, etc. The work area, also known as the end-user point, is the data connection socket. This is the provision where a network user inserts an Ethernet patch cord in order to connect to the network.
Be that as it may, installing floor boxes and pedestals, and floor ducts will ensure that users have easy access to the cabled network connection in a work station setup. And the data connection sockets on the wall mostly apply to work spaces where the users sit close to the wall.
In order to avoid cabling running all over the walls, we use ceiling pathways for roof cabling installation. Roof installations mainly involve installing a wireless access point to facilitate wireless network connectivity. And implement a cable tray system, which works best for data center networking and all other installations that require a lot of cabling.
Cable management in the server room (equipment room) will require the use of vertical metallic trunks to direct cables to the adjacent network cabinet. Inside the data cabinet, all telecommunications cables will be terminated on the patch panel. And 1-meter patched will be used to activate all the data points. And cable managers to ensure that the patch cords are arranged orderly.
Racks and cable management accessories
Rack systems and network cabinets are critical IT equipment usually installed in server rooms and data centers to protect active devices. These active devices include routers, firewalls, network switches, PBX systems, and servers.
For small network with less than 20 users, a wall mounted data cabinet such as the 6U or 9U cabinet will be sufficient. However, large network with over 50 users will require full length free standing network cabinet e.g. 32U or 40U free standing network cabinet.
Heavy duty full length network cabinet can accommodate more IT equipment such as UPS power backup, several File and Storage Servers and a monitor. Other equipment that can mounted on the racks include PDUs, KVM switches, NVR, PABX system etc.
Patch panels
The smallest patch panel has 24 ports. A fully loaded patch panel can lessen installation time during structured cabling and network infrastructure. A standard network will need require at least CAT patch panel for efficient data communication. Nonetheless, CAT5e patch panel can also work especially for VoIP telephony infrastructure.
For easy access to the rear terminations, we prefer installing swing out patch panels. Apart from easy access to the terminations, these patch panels make it to organize and manage cables.
Cable tray installation
Cable tray is ideal for outdoor cabling installation along the wall. So instead of cables running naked along the wall, cable trays helps in covering the cables from exposure and damage. Cable tray can also be used for overhead cabling installation in a warehouse and new office building.
Depending on the network design, cable tray can be used in a horizontal as well as vertical cable management.
Cable organization and management inside the cabinet
The cable managers usually help in organizing cable routing within a network cabinet. Cable manager play an important role when patching the one meter patch cords from patch panel to the switch. Neat cable organization will make it easy to trace a faulty point not at the parch panel also on the switch.
What is more, we do labeling and tagging of every patch cord. With proper labeling, the IT administrator can easily see the uplinks, distribution links, service provider link, wireless access point links, printer port etc. Still proper cable management leads to clean and tidy cabinet such that device status can be seen without opening the glass front door.
Optical fiber cabling
Fiber optical cabling is fast becoming the most preferred cabling solution particularly for long distance installation. The copper cables have distance limitation and only effective for installation less than 150 meters. Furthermore, optical fiber cables offer greater bandwidth capability compared to copper cables.
Be that as it may, copper cabling provide better flexibility for short distance internal cabling requirements. For example, it will network installation within an office will definitely require CAT6 Ethernet cabling. Also, user connection from the data socket to the computer or IP phone heavily depends on the CAT6 patch cords.
And then, in order to achieve Gigabyte level data transfers between distributions switched and access switches, optical fiber links will do the job effectively.
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Server Room Access control system
All data centers and server rooms will require a form of physical security to ensure that only authorized personnel has access. The first security system for a server room or data center is the biometric access control system. Once installed, the access control system will ensure that only users whose biometrics have been enrolled can access the telecommunication equipment room.
A standalone access control system will consist of a biometric door entry device accessed from outside. And a door exit button accessed from inside the server room. In as much as an RFID card-based access control system can still serve the purpose, it is very susceptible to social engineering.
Data Center Fire suppression system
The second most important data center and server room safety feature is the fire suppression system. Apart from access control, it is equally very important that a fire suppression system be installed in the server room and the data center. Hence, in the event of a fire emergency, the smoke detectors will be able to trigger the fire alarm. And the appropriate fire emergency response will be undertaken.
Server Room CCTV surveillance system
The third safety feature of a data center and the server room is the CCTV surveillance system. CCTV cameras play a very important role for they provide evidence of an incident that has been captured. More importantly, all the activities in the server rooms and the data centers should be remotely monitored. Therefore, in the event of an incident, the CCTV recordings will be available for playback. All the backup can be stored in an offsite location for a period of say, 6 months, as a minimum requirement.
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Additionally, modern CCTV surveillance systems come with applications for remote monitoring. In fact, the CCTV management software can be installed on a computer or a smartphone to enable remote viewing of cameras installed in the server room.
The above-mentioned security systems play a very important role not only in protecting company property. But also assure the safety of employees even as they go about executing the day to day duties at the place of work. As a structured cabling installation company in Kenya, we provide other value added services to the clients. These include installation of the fire suppression systems and the CCTV surveillance systems. And the biometric access control systems play a very important system role in data center safety.
Frequently Asked Questions Network cabling
What is the warranty period for network cabling installation?
Cable manufacturer Siemon Technologies offer 25 years warranty on the CAT6 Ethernet cable. As network infrastructure installers in Kenya, we extends the same tour clients.
Do you offer maintenance and servicing?
Yes we do. Besides installation of new cabling infrastructure, we also maintain and support existing infrastructure to ensure our clients get the most out of their investment. Maintenance covers cable management, patch cord fastening, labelling of data sockets and general cleanup of network switches.
Do you do site surveys?
Yes we do site surveys. This is particularly important for complex infrastructure installations such as data center installation. However, for a simple small network installation we might not send our engineers to the site.
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