Case Studies
Overcoming Distance Limitations to PoE IP Surveillance Cameras
Power over Ethernet (PoE) technology enables powering of including IP surveillance cameras through the transfer of DC electrical power along with data over standard Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) network cabling. PoE is typically deployed where access to AC power is inconvenient, expensive or infeasible to supply. PoE can power IP cameras located in ceilings, on rooftops, light poles, along fences, pipelines, transit routes and other out-of-the-way locations. The cost of bringing electrical power to each camera is eliminated by powering the equipment through the UTP cable.
A challenge with PoE is reaching cameras in remote locations outside the distance limitation of UTP cabling. According to the TIA/EIA 568-5-A standard for category 5e cable, the maximum length for a cable segment is 100 meters (328 ft). Fiber optic cabling overcomes the distance and bandwidth limitations of UTP, and media converters are commonly used to integrate copper network equipment and fiber. OmniConverter PoE media converters are a reliable and cost-effective solution to extend network distances via fiber to remote cameras.
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Line Systems, Inc. CWDM Case Study
Anthony Abate was facing a challenge. As Director of Network Engineering at Line Systems, Inc., Anthony is responsible for network infrastructure, and was tasked with adding a new Gigabit Ethernet backbone to an existing SONET OC-12 network. The goal was to expand the capacity of the SONET fiber infrastructure to meet the increasing demand for next-generation Carrier Ethernet Business Services. In addition, he was to achieve this in the most cost-effective means possible, quickly implement the Ethernet services without interruption to the existing services and provide future growth potential.
Line Systems is a full-service communications consulting firm, serving business users of communication products and services. Line Systems offers a comprehensive portfolio, supporting a full range of voice, Voice over IP, data, and internet services, including wholesaling to Regional Bell Operating Companies.
