Create Cable Definitions
This pages describes how to create cable definitions
Select the Create Component Definitions option from the catalog section.
You can create installation and patch cable definitions here. In Pathfinder, installation cables are unassembled cables that may contain one or multiple bundles of other cables. Patch cables are preassembled cables with only one bundle of twisted pair wires, optical fibers, hybrid, etc.
From the create component definitions window, select the Cable option to start creating your cable definitions.
In Pathfinder the cables can be categorized into two parts, installation cables and patch cables.
Installation cables are unassembled cables. Which mean that neither ends have connector plugs attached for these type of cables. Installation cables are generally used for connections between buildings and floors. Installation cables are generically placed between the rear side of patch panels. Installation cables can be made of optical fibers, copper or coaxial wires or a hybrid of both.
Patch cables are preassembled cables. Which means that both ends have connector plugs attached for these type of cables. Patch cabled are generally used for short distance connections. Patch cables are generically placed on the front side ports of patch panels at connected with switches, routers, servers, end devices, etc.