What data centre cabling installation includes

  • ✓ Free site survey and structured cabling design by a BICSI RCDD-certified engineer
  • ✓ Cat6A or fibre backbone cabling with high-density patch panel configuration
  • ✓ Hot aisle / cold aisle containment and cable management throughout
  • ✓ Fluke DSX-8000 certification testing on every link with full test reports
  • ✓ Labelled infrastructure, as-built drawings and complete handover documentation
  • ✓ 25-year system warranty on certified installations
  • ✓ Live environment working protocols available with zero unplanned downtime

We can help your data centre to operate efficiently, effectively and sustainably

Efficient data centre management hinges significantly on the organisation and tracking of cabling. This often-overlooked aspect plays a crucial role in maintaining a seamless operational environment.

As a data cabling and IT infrastructure services company, we can play a crucial role in the establishment, maintenance, and evolution of data centre solutions and management. We provide expert design, installation, testing, and support to ensure that your data centre operates efficiently and securely and is prepared for future technological advancements.

Design and Planning

Assessment: Conduct thorough assessments of existing data centre infrastructure.

Issue Identification: During the evaluation, we identify any potential issues, such as the use of incorrect or outdated network cabling. This proactive approach ensures that no hidden problems compromise your network’s performance.

Design: Develop customised cabling plans that optimise performance and scalability. Should any inadequacies be found, we provide detailed recommendations for more effective network cabling solutions. Our expertise extends to upgrading your data centre or server room with the latest high-speed cables, ensuring optimal performance.

Future-proofing: Design with future expansion and technological advancements in mind.

Installation

Structured Cabling Systems: Install structured cabling systems (Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a, Cat7, fibre optic) to ensure efficient and reliable data transmission.

Fibre Optic Cabling: Provide high-speed fibre optic cabling solutions for core network infrastructure.

Rack and Stack Services: Install servers, switches, and other hardware in an organised manner.

Testing and Certification

Testing: Perform rigorous testing of all installed cabling to ensure the data centre solutions meet industry standards. Utilising specialised equipment, our experts meticulously assess any existing network cabling to confirm its suitability for your hardware and compliance with required standards.

Certification:  Provide certification for the installed cabling, guaranteeing performance and compliance of data centre solutions. This certification serves as a testament to the quality and reliability of your network infrastructure, giving you peace of mind.

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Maintenance and Support

Regular Maintenance: Offer ongoing maintenance services for your data centre solutions to ensure the cabling infrastructure remains in optimal condition. This involves conducting thorough inspections with specialised equipment to verify that the existing installation meets the required standards and supports your hardware efficiently. Regular maintenance helps prevent the use of incorrect network cabling, which can lead to inefficiencies and compatibility issues.

Troubleshooting: Provide prompt troubleshooting services to address any issues that arise. Our experts are equipped to analyse your server room or data centre cabling, identifying and resolving any problems swiftly. This process includes the elimination of redundant systems and the organisation of existing cabling, ensuring a streamlined and effective network setup.

Upgrades: Assist with upgrades and expansions as the data centre grows, offering data centre solutions as necessary. As part of the data centre solutions upgrade process, we can upgrade your cabling to the latest high-speed options, enhancing your network’s performance and future-proofing your infrastructure. This ensures minimal interruption to your systems while maximising efficiency and speed.

Security Solutions

Secure Cabling: Implement cabling solutions that support physical and cyber security measures. Review protocols and systems to detect vulnerabilities.

Access Control: Install secure cabling for surveillance and access control systems. Identify gaps in access control, encryption, and data protection, ensuring compliance with standards like ISO 27001.

Environmental Considerations

Cable Management: Use best practices for cable management to improve airflow and cooling efficiency.

Eco-friendly Options: Provide eco-friendly cabling solutions that reduce environmental impact. Looking at energy consumption, identifying areas where energy efficiency can be improved, helping reduce costs and environmental impact.

What problems can arise from incorrect data centre cabling?

Incorrect data centre cabling can lead to a host of complications that affect both performance and functionality. Key issues include significant downtime, which not only disrupts operations but also results in costly financial losses for businesses. Additionally, improper cabling can hamper the efficient use of available capacity, making it difficult to optimise resources effectively.

Another major concern is the degradation of network speeds. Poor cabling practices can lead to slower data transmission, causing delays and bottlenecks within critical applications and services. Furthermore, incorrect cabling might result in disconnections for hardware within server cabinets or even entire infrastructure systems, posing risks to network stability and reliability.

Moreover, troubleshooting becomes far more complex and time-consuming when cabling is not managed appropriately. This increases operational costs and can delay the timely resolution of issues, adversely affecting overall business productivity.

Have a chat with us about your data centre project

We will help you create an effective, efficient and sustainable environment to house your network infrastructure. Our data centre solutions can minimise downtime, and ensure your data centre operates smoothly.

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What our clients think

  • I have been dealing with Wayne at ACCL for some time now, as I was tasked by my employer to refurbish our server cabinets across 30 offices in London. I can’t begin to express how good Wayne and his guys are. They have replaced and refurbished a large number of our server cabinets so far, with no issues, all in a very timely manner.

    They have done a highly professional job, have always kept in contact, and have given us advice/suggestions on what was needed when we weren’t too sure. I would highly recommend using ACCL for any IT/Cabling work.

    TUI / Werner May

    TUI / Werner May

  • We would like to take this opportunity to thank, You, Wayne and the team for such an excellent and professional implementation.

    The organisation was fantastic and the way you worked within the building was great 😊 the business users did not even know what was going on in the building 😊 We would definitely not hesitate to use you guys again.

    Wise Music Group

    Wise Music Group

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Data Centre Solutions FAQs

Q. What is structured cabling in a data centre?

Structured cabling in a data centre is the organised copper and fibre optic infrastructure that connects servers, switches, storage systems, patch panels, cabinets and network equipment. A well-designed cabling system improves reliability, airflow, fault finding, capacity planning and long-term scalability.

Q. Why is structured cabling important in a data centre?

Structured cabling is important because data centres depend on reliable, high-performance connectivity. Poorly planned or unmanaged cabling can make faults harder to trace, restrict airflow, increase downtime risk and make future upgrades more difficult. Professional design, installation, testing and labelling help keep critical infrastructure organised and easier to maintain.

Q. What cabling is used in data centres?

Data centres commonly use a mix of fibre optic cabling and high-performance copper cabling, depending on the speed, distance and equipment requirements. Fibre is often used for backbone links, high-speed interconnects and longer cable runs, while copper cabling is commonly used for shorter rack, cabinet and network equipment connections.

Q. Do data centre cabling installations need certified testing?

Yes. Certified testing is essential for data centre cabling because it proves that each installed link meets the required performance standard. ACCL tests installed cabling using calibrated test equipment and provides documentation such as test results, cable schedules and handover records so clients have clear evidence of performance and compliance.

Q. What warranty is available on data centre cabling?

ACCL can provide a 25-year manufacturer-backed system warranty on qualifying structured cabling installations. To support warranty eligibility, cabling must be installed to the correct standard, tested, certified and documented before handover.

Q. Can ACCL tidy or reorganise an existing data centre cabinet or server room?

Yes. ACCL can help reorganise existing data centre cabling, server cabinets and communications rooms. This can include removing redundant patch leads, improving cable routes, relabelling links, replacing damaged cables, improving airflow and updating documentation, all planned to minimise disruption to live services.

Q. Can ACCL work in live data centre environments?

Yes. ACCL can plan data centre cabling work around live operational environments, maintenance windows and change control requirements. Work can be phased to reduce risk, with clear planning, labelling and coordination before any changes are made to active infrastructure.

Q. What should be included in a data centre cabling handover?

A professional data centre cabling handover should include certified test results, cable schedules, labelling information, cabinet or rack details, patching records and any relevant as-built documentation. This helps internal IT teams, facilities teams and support providers manage the infrastructure confidently after installation.

Q. Does ACCL provide data centre cabling across London and the South East?

Yes. ACCL provides data centre cabling and infrastructure services across London, Kent, Surrey and the wider South East. Services include structured cabling design, copper and fibre installation, cabinet builds, testing, certification, cable management and ongoing support.