There are still a lot of people in charge of their networks and structured cabling infrastructure asking “What is an RCDD? What does it stand for?” It stands for Registered Communications Distribution Designer and it means that the person who holds this designation is considered an expert in their field. There is an organization in the network industry called BICSI. It stands for Building Industry Consulting Service International and, among other things; helps regulate compliance, training and standards within the industry.
To obtain your RCDD designation, you must take a test to prove you are proficient in every aspect of the industry; from Codes and Standards to Power and Grounding to Circuit Transmission Speeds. Pretty impressive you say. But I’m just putting in new cables for my network. Why do I need an RCDD?
You first need to ask yourself a couple of questions. We have found that the people in charge of the network, including the cabling, can be a Network Analyst, Administrator, Director or anywhere in between. Chances are, no matter what position you hold, you wear many hats, most of them at the same time. Do you actually have the time to properly design your network infrastructure? With everything you have going on, have you been able to keep up to date on the constant changes in the wiring industry to determine what is the best solution for you for the foreseeable future? For an RCDD, the answers are yes and yes.
Let’s face it. The wiring is probably the least expensive cost of a network implementation. It’s also probably the most crucial. If it’s not done right, you can have problems you didn’t even think were possible, and which you may not even encounter for a couple of years down the road. The standard is to have no single cable bundle with more than 50 cables. There are also specific supports for Cat 6 and Cat 6A cables. Pinch points, bend radius and heat induction are some of the factors that an RCDD is aware of. You will absolutely receive passing test results after the installation, but that won’t rule out any intermittent transmission failures down the road.
When you’re looking for help with your network, you look for individuals with industry recognized certifications, whether it is hardware or software. Why not put the same emphasis and importance on your structured cabling infrastructure?
To talk to an RCDD and discuss your needs, contact us at info@kts-inc.com, or call us at 866-797-0997.
Until next time…
