I am close to the end of a new build. I have run all my CAT6 and RG6 from each area/room back to a central cupboard. The walls are now gibbed so there is no turning back!
I have just ordered a Dynamix 19" hinged wall bracket (http://www.cablesdirect.co.nz/www/pdfs/nc34.pdf) with a shelf/lid and a Dynamix 48 port CAT6 patch panel.
This seems like the most cost effective option for terminating all my CAT6 but I am after some tips or suggestions about how to make it as neat and tidy as possible - as I am new to all this!
For example, should I be employing one of those cable management bars? Do these run along the back of the rack/bracket? Or should I simply bundle the CAT6 tails into groups of 8 and tape/cable tie before running to the necessary block in the patch panel?
Just wondering if there are any smart suggestions out there for how to do this neat and tidy. I have about 36 CAT6 cables and will use the remaining patch panel ports for telephone distribution (after a good tip from Cyril).
Also - any good ideas for terminating/handling the RG6 runs? I have about 15 of them from various rooms, sat feeds etc. Am I best to just crimp BNC fittings onto the end and leave them hanging? Or is there an equivalent to the CAT6 patch panel that I can use?
Any help would be great, otherwise I will just dive in myself and will probably end up with a dogs breakfast!
Cheers,
Ben