April 23, 2008 -- Siemon has released an e-book geared towards IT professionals, developed in response to the growing global market adoption of 10-Gigabit (10-Gbit) networks.
Authored by noted cabling experts Valerie Maguire (Rybinski) and Carrie Higbie, the e-book provides an in-depth overview designed to guide IT professionals through the implementation of a 10-Gbit capable infrastructure.
The book's chapters include the following: Choosing Cabling Based on Cabling Lifecycles and Total Cost of Ownership; Cabling Vendor Selection Factors; Guide to Current Cabling Standards from Category 5e to Category 7A; A Brief Guide to Alien Crosstalk.
Topics include available technologies, performance standards, implementation of best practices, total cost of ownership planning, and actionable recommendations on an array of 10-Gbit cabling challenges.
Entitled "10 Gigabit Network Cabling Basics," the free 26-page e-book is available for download, here.