In the modern digital world, computers are ubiquitous to say the least. They are the beating heart of the modern economy; whether you are an ecommerce site with the front end of your business stored on some server somewhere, a transport company that needs to keep a log of where it’s drivers are and where they are due at any time, or even a sports centre that just needs to keep a log of accounts and bookings. Servers and desktops may be the beating hearts and vital organs of the Internet, but they would be nowhere if there weren’t the blood vessels to carry that life giving data between them. Computer network cabling may not be sexy, it may not be exciting, but it is vital.

Computer network cabling comes with a number of options to match your individual needs, requirements and preferences. Booted, non-booted and moulded cables are all available. Booting a computer network cable makes it much simpler to remove from a bundle, whilst offering it added strain relief. A snag-free tab surrounds the plug end of the cable.

Non-booted, or “standard”, computer network cabling obviously lacks the advantages of booted cabling, but is preferred by those who require cabling for a high density environment. The server stack of a busy organisation can be a bird’s nest of tangled cables and non-booted computer network cabling allows multiple cables to be fitted into sockets very close together. It is also easy to plug in and out.

Moulded computer network cabling is similarly easy to plug in and out. The rubber cover of the wire is continued into the plug, providing additional strain relief without making the wire too bulky. The cables have the added strength of a booted design while still being practical for use in server stacks and similar set ups.

If you’re not incredibly concerned about space yet still want the strength of a moulded assembly along with the snag-free tab of booted computer network cabling, moulded snagless cables can combine the very best of both worlds. This strong and snag-free design is perfect for those who’re frequently have to arrange and disassemble their network set up, e.g. travelling businessmen, IT experts and specialists, and so on.

Computer network cabling also comes in a range of colour options. Being selective about the colour of your computer network cabling can have a number of advantages. If the cabling is going to be on show, then the choice of colours can be an important aesthetic choice. The front desk of a blue chip company doesn’t want to be messed up with multi-coloured cables lying all over the place. While efforts can be made to hide the computer network cabling away as much as possible, muted or smart can prevent them drawing the eye. If your computer network cabling is hidden away in a server room, colouring can help organise cables. Any IT specialist will tell you that a server room can quickly and easily become a jungle of hanging veins/cables; a clear and simple colour code can help make sense of the mess.

Certainly, it may not be exciting and it may not seem a priority, but computer network cabling is a practical necessity. Having the right cable for the right job can make your job a lot easier: not to mention saving your poor fingers as you struggle to plug fiddly cables in and out.