Slack Loops
TIA recommends storing 10 feet (3.05 m) of extra cable in the telecom room
and 12-18 inches (304-457 mm) above work area installations for re-terminations
and to accommodate moves, adds, and changes. Use an extended or figure-8 loop
configuration to alleviate cable stress. Cable slack in bundled or excessive loops has
been shown to degrade cable performance and is associated with return loss failures.
Plan carefully to ensure there is sufficient space and support for heavy Cat 6A cable
slack loops.
Pulling Lubricants
To maintain Cat 6A performance, choose spray or wipe lubricants specifically
designed for data communications cables. Using other lubricants can degrade
performance; the majority of insertion loss failures have been traced back to
the use of general purpose lubricants.
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