Data Cabling Portsmouth — Structured Cabling, Fibre, Servers & Network Infrastructure

Cat6 supports 1Gbps at 100 metres and 10Gbps at shorter runs up to 55 metres. Cat6a (augmented) supports the full 10Gbps at 100 metres and handles PoE++ power delivery better due to thicker cable construction. For standard office environments, Cat6 is entirely sufficient and more cost-effective. For server rooms, data centres, and future-proofed infrastructure where you anticipate 10G to the desktop or heavy PoE loads, we recommend Cat6a. We advise during your free survey which standard suits your specific project.

Yes — every outlet on every installation is tested using a Fluke DSX cable analyser to TIA-568 / ISO/IEC 11801 standard. Every fibre link is OTDR tested. You receive a full PDF test report showing the pass result for every individual outlet — including all measured parameters. This documentation is essential for manufacturer warranties, insurance purposes, and future fault-finding. We don't sign off any installation without a complete pass on every outlet.

Yes. We install armoured outdoor fibre optic cable between buildings — either buried in conduit or run overhead — to create a high-speed site-to-site backbone. This is the most cost-effective way to connect two buildings with gigabit or 10-gigabit bandwidth, avoiding the ongoing monthly cost of a leased line or the limitations of wireless point-to-point links. We survey the route, plan the containment, install the armoured cable, splice and terminate, then OTDR test the completed link.

Yes. We handle complete comms room and server room builds — planning the rack layout, installing floor-standing or wall-mount cabinets, building out patch panels and cable management, installing UPS and power distribution units, and running the structured cabling from the room to every outlet in the building. We can also supply and configure servers, managed switches, and firewalls, and install cooling if required. The room is handed over fully documented and ready to operate.

Yes. Messy, undocumented cabling is one of the most common problems we're asked to fix. We survey and document the existing cabling, identify any faults or sub-standard installations, tidy and re-dress patch panels and cabinets, replace any failing outlets or damaged cable runs, test and certify the complete installation, and produce full as-built documentation. The result is a network you can actually manage and fault-find efficiently.

We are based in Portsmouth and primarily serve Portsmouth, Fareham, Gosport, Waterlooville, Havant, Southampton, Chichester and the wider Hampshire and West Sussex area. For larger infrastructure projects — full new-build fit-outs, multi-site rollouts, or data centre work — we also work nationally. Contact us with your location and project details and we'll confirm whether we can help.