HCS Kablo Products and Technical Specifications

What Is Structured Cabling and How Are Products Chosen?

Structured cabling brings a building's data, voice and video communication under a single standard. The system consists of horizontal cabling (from the floor distributor to the work area outlet), backbone cabling (between floors and buildings), termination hardware (patch panels, keystone jacks, outlets), patch cords and the cabinets that house them. Selecting these components in the same performance class and with mutual compatibility is mandatory for end-to-end channel certification; a single weak link downgrades the class of the entire channel.

The choice between copper and fiber follows distance, bandwidth and environmental conditions. Copper cabling is economical and practical on horizontal links up to 100 metres and wherever devices need PoE power (IP cameras, access points, IP phones). Fiber is preferred on backbone links beyond 100 metres, between buildings, in industrial environments with heavy electromagnetic interference, and for data center links requiring 10/40/100 Gigabit speeds. Most projects use both: fiber for the backbone, copper for floor distribution.

Category performance determines the frequency and speed a link can carry. Cat6, with 250 MHz bandwidth, is the standard choice for 1 Gigabit Ethernet and supports 10 Gigabit over short distances. Cat6A offers 500 MHz bandwidth and improved alien crosstalk control, delivering 10 Gigabit across the full 100 metres; it is preferred in new offices and data centers for longevity. Cat7 S/FTP, with individually screened pairs, is used where interference is severe. The category choice covers not only the cable but also jacks, outlets and patch panels.

Fire behaviour is the most critical and most often overlooked aspect of cable selection indoors. An LS0H (Low Smoke Zero Halogen) jacket emits little smoke and contains no halogens in a fire; it is expected in offices, hospitals, schools, hotels and other public buildings where smoke toxicity and evacuation visibility are critical. Outdoors and in ducts, PE-jacketed, UV-resistant or steel-armoured cables are used instead. Fire class should always be assessed together with the installation environment.

As an authorised HCS Kablo dealer, Fomar supplies all of these product groups from a single source. Systems built end to end from HCS components carry a 25-year system warranty covering the performance of the installed channel, not just individual items. Each product page lists the model code, a technical specification table, applications and frequently asked questions. If you share your project's cable run lengths, floor and cabinet counts or existing infrastructure details, alternative product suggestions are provided along with the quotation.

Frequently asked questions about structured cabling products

What is structured cabling?

Structured cabling carries all of a building's data, voice and video communication over a single infrastructure planned to international standards (TIA-568, ISO/IEC 11801), independently of equipment brands. It comprises horizontal and backbone cabling, patch panels, outlets, patch cords and cabinets. The goal is that cabling does not change when equipment does; a correctly installed structured cabling system serves for 15-20 years.

Should I use copper or fiber in my project?

Distance is the deciding factor: copper for horizontal links up to 100 metres, fiber for backbone and building-to-building links beyond that. Copper is mandatory where PoE powers devices, while speeds above 10 Gigabit and electrically noisy environments call for fiber. Most projects plan both, with a fiber backbone and copper floor distribution.

What is the difference between Cat6 and Cat6A?

Cat6 provides 250 MHz and Cat6A 500 MHz of bandwidth. Cat6 supports 10 Gigabit over short distances, while Cat6A delivers 10 Gigabit across the full 100 metres and controls interference between adjacent cables (alien crosstalk). Since cabling stays in service for 15-20 years, Cat6A is treated as a long-term investment in new installations.

Why does the LS0H jacket matter?

An LS0H (Low Smoke Zero Halogen) jacket emits little smoke and contains no halogens in a fire. Because smoke obscuring escape routes and toxic gas generation are critical risks in enclosed, crowded spaces, LS0H cable is expected in offices, hospitals, schools, hotels and shopping centres.

What is the 100-metre limit in cabling?

Under TIA and ISO standards, the total length of a copper channel cannot exceed 100 metres: 90 metres of permanent link (solid cable from panel to outlet) plus 10 metres for the patch cords at both ends. Beyond this limit, signal attenuation prevents the link from passing certification.

Why are prices not published on the site?

Pricing for HCS Kablo products depends on order quantity, project scope, delivery location and current copper prices and exchange rates, so no fixed list price is published. When you submit a quote request, a project-specific offer with a stated validity period is prepared.