What Is Structured Cabling?

What Is Structured Cabling?

Structured cabling is the organized physical cabling system that supports commercial network infrastructure inside a building. It connects workstations, wireless access points, IP phones, cameras, telecom rooms, patch panels, and backbone links through a consistent network layout.

  • Organized commercial network cabling system
  • Includes horizontal cabling, backbone cabling, patch panels, MDFs, and IDFs

Horizontal Cabling

Runs from work areas and outlets back to the serving telecommunications room.

Backbone Cabling

Connects main and intermediate distribution points across floors or building areas.

Administration

Patch panels, labeling, pathways, and organized room layout support structured management.