A structured cabling system is a complete system of cabling and associated hardware, which provides a comprehensive telecommunications infrastructure. This infrastructure serves a wide range of uses, such as to provide telephone service or transmit data through a computer network.
Structured cabling components include twisted pair and optical cabling, patch panels and patch cables.
It provides great flexibility and economical operation. Generally, Structured cabling system can be divided into six parts: work area, horizontal cabling, backbone cabling, equipment room, telecommunication closet (room) and entrance facilities.