CommScope Cat6 Structured Cabling & FRLS PVC Conduit for OLAM Group Pharmaceuticals — Bengaluru | Layerix Networking Experts
Client: OLAM Group Pharmaceuticals
Technologies Deployed
About OLAM Group Pharmaceuticals
OLAM Group Pharmaceuticals is a Bengaluru-based pharmaceutical manufacturing and quality-control operation running production, formulation, and testing processes that depend on tight documentation, traceability, and regulatory compliance. Pharmaceutical facilities like OLAM run on precision — batch records, quality-control test logs, and an uncompromising standard for how every process is documented. That standard applies to their own facility infrastructure too.
A pharmaceutical operation generates a constant stream of regulated data daily — batch manufacturing records, LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) test results, ERP transactions, quality-control documentation, and audit trails that regulators can ask to see at any time. Their internal network is the artery through which all of it moves. A slow, patchy, or poorly terminated Cat6 network doesn't just cause IT frustration — it slows down batch release timelines, jeopardises audit readiness, and creates the kind of daily friction that a regulated manufacturing facility cannot afford.
OLAM engaged Layerix Networking Experts for a complete structured cabling installation — CommScope Cat6 UTP cable, FRLS PVC conduit raceway, Netrack rack, CommScope patch panels and IO ports, multi-core copper cabling for access control, and Fluke DSX CableAnalyzer certification on every single link. Compliance-first. Fluke-tested. Fully documented.
Why a Pharmaceutical Facility Asked Layerix — Not a Local Electrician
Most structured cabling installations in Bengaluru are done by electrical contractors who pull cable and terminate it — and then hand you a network that works until it doesn't, with no test reports, no as-built drawings, and no one to call when something goes wrong six months later. In a regulated environment, that gap is a compliance risk, not just an inconvenience.
Layerix Networking Experts is a different category of partner. We are a Cisco-certified, Check Point-partnered enterprise IT infrastructure company with 35+ full-time salaried engineers — not subcontractors, not ad-hoc labour. Every Layerix engineer on a site is a Layerix employee, certified, insured, and accountable. We bring a design-first approach to structured cabling — we draw your cabling plan before touching a cable, and we hand you Fluke DSX test reports and as-built drawings at the end, not just a bill. And critically: we don't disappear after project completion. Our 12×6 support is available to every client we've deployed for — by phone, ticket, or on-site visit — with SLA-backed response times.
The Challenge — Precision Cabling for a Facility Where Documentation Is Non-Negotiable
Pharmaceutical facilities are unusually demanding cabling clients — not because their IT requirements are complex, but because they operate under regulatory scrutiny where every installation needs a paper trail. A cable routed without documentation, an access-controlled area with an untraceable port, a conduit run that mixes cable types without a plan — these are things a quality-control team notices before they notice anything else. The cabling infrastructure at OLAM needed to be functionally excellent and fully auditable.
- FRLS-rated conduit mandatory throughout: The facility specification required Flame Retardant Low Smoke (FRLS) PVC conduit — both rigid (32mm and 25mm, 2mm thick) for main runs and flexible FRLS conduit for all dropping places where rigid pipe can't bend to the outlet. Standard PVC conduit was not acceptable in a facility built around fire-safety compliance.
- Multi-core copper cable alongside Cat6 — same conduit discipline: The access control backbone required 200m of 8-core 0.75sq.mm unarmoured copper cable and 80m of 4-core 0.75sq.mm unarmoured copper cable, both routed through the same 25mm PVC conduit discipline as the Cat6 data cabling. Restricted-area access control is a regulatory requirement in a pharmaceutical facility, and mixing cable types in shared conduit pathways demands careful route planning to avoid EMI coupling between data and control cables — and between both and sensitive lab instrumentation.
- CommScope IO port installation with single faceplates: The client specified CommScope CAT6 IO ports with single faceplates at every data outlet — not the cheaper keystone-and-plate approach. This is the right choice for a facility that needs cleaner cable management at the outlet, easier auditing at inspection time, and genuine CommScope passive components throughout.
- Fluke DSX certification on every link — non-negotiable: The client required Fluke DSX CableAnalyzer test reports for every cable run. This is the correct specification for a TIA-568 compliant Cat6 cabling installation — every link tested to insertion loss, NEXT, return loss, and propagation delay standards, with a Pass/Fail report per port that becomes part of the facility's own infrastructure documentation.
Layerix responded with a design-first site survey, a BOQ drawing cabling routes before any material was ordered, and an installation team that worked to both TIA-568 specification and the documentation standard a regulated pharmaceutical facility actually expects. One team. Full accountability. 12×6 support after handover.
The Scope — Every Component, Every Cable, Every Certified Test
The OLAM structured cabling scope covered passive cabling infrastructure, conduit raceway, rack and patch panel installation, multi-core copper cabling for access control, and full Fluke certification — all from one in-house Layerix team.
CommScope Cat6 UTP — 1,350m, T568B, TIA-568 ↗
1,350 metres of CommScope Cat6 UTP cable pulled through FRLS PVC conduit to every data outlet — terminated to T568B wiring standard at patch panel and IO port ends. CommScope Cat6 at this scale provides 1Gbps to every desktop and 10Gbps at shorter runs. Cat6 vs Cat6A evaluation: at this facility scale and AP density, Cat6 delivers full performance at a lower structured cabling cost per data point in India, with 15+ year service life.
10 × CommScope CAT6 IO Ports — Single Faceplates ↗
CommScope CAT6 IO ports installed with single faceplates at each data outlet position. The IO port (integrated outlet) approach gives a cleaner faceplate finish and easier port tracing than a separate keystone-in-plate setup — the correct choice for a facility that needs its infrastructure to be inspection-ready. Each IO port labelled with the port number matching the patch panel port schedule.
2 × CommScope Cat6 24-Port Loaded Patch Panels ↗
Two CommScope Cat6 24-port loaded patch panels installed in the Netrack 6U rack — all incoming Cat6 cable runs terminated and labelled with a consistent port schedule. Patch panel termination is where structured cabling quality is most visible: a Layerix termination is tight, consistent, and documented with the same port number on both the panel and the outlet.
Netrack 6U Wall-Mount Rack — Enterprise Finishing ↗
Netrack 6U wall-mount rack installed at the main distribution point — housing the two CommScope patch panels, horizontal cable management, and the active network equipment. The rack position was determined in the site survey to minimise cable run lengths and avoid routing through restricted production or quality-control areas.
FRLS PVC Conduit Raceway — Rigid (32mm + 25mm) & Flexible ↗
10m of 32mm dia 2mm thick FRLS rigid PVC conduit for the main cable pathway backbone, 85m of 25mm dia 2mm thick FRLS rigid PVC conduit for branch runs to outlet positions, and 20m of 25mm dia FRLS flexible conduit at all dropping places where rigid conduit cannot bend to the wall outlet without compromising the conduit. All FRLS-rated — Flame Retardant Low Smoke — as required by the facility fire-safety specification.
8-Core & 4-Core Unarmoured Copper Cable — Access Control Backbone ↗
200m of 8CX0.75 sq.mm unarmoured copper cable and 80m of 4CX0.75 sq.mm unarmoured copper cable installed in the existing 25mm PVC conduit — the low-voltage control cable backbone for access control hardware securing restricted production and QC areas. Routed separately from Cat6 data runs to avoid EMI coupling between data and control circuits. Both cable types can use 0.75 or 1 sq.mm conductors per site conditions.
Three Phases — Survey, Install, Certify
Layerix follows the same five-step process on every structured cabling installation: site assessment, design and proposal, installation, Fluke test and certify, handover and AMC. For the OLAM project, this compressed into three clean deployment phases — conduit and cabling first, rack and termination second, Fluke certification and documentation third.
Design First. Conduit First. Cable Second.
Layerix engineers surveyed the OLAM facility, mapped every cable route, and drew the cabling plan before a single metre of conduit was cut. The site survey identified which areas needed 32mm FRLS rigid conduit (main backbone), which needed 25mm rigid (branch runs), and where flexible FRLS conduit was required at dropping places. The drawing was reviewed and signed off before installation began — no improvisation on site, and no unplanned entry into restricted production zones.
FRLS Rigid PVC Conduit — 32mm Backbone, 25mm Branch Runs
10m of 32mm 2mm-thick FRLS rigid PVC conduit installed as the main cable backbone pathway. 85m of 25mm 2mm-thick FRLS rigid conduit installed for branch runs to outlet positions. All FRLS-rated — Flame Retardant Low Smoke — as mandated by the facility fire-safety spec. All bends, tees, and junction boxes included.
25mm FRLS Flexible Conduit — All Dropping Places
20m of 25mm FRLS flexible conduit installed at every dropping place — where the rigid conduit run ends and the cable needs to flex to the wall or ceiling outlet position. Flexible conduit with the same FRLS rating maintains fire safety compliance through the transition from rigid to flexible pathway.
CommScope Cat6 UTP — 1,350m Cable Pull
1,350m of CommScope Cat6 UTP cable pulled through the FRLS PVC conduit network to every outlet position — each run numbered on the cable at both ends with heat-shrink labels before termination. Pulling order planned by zone to avoid cable crossing and unnecessary re-pulling near sensitive lab equipment.
Multi-Core Copper Cable Pulls — 200m + 80m
200m of 8CX0.75 sq.mm and 80m of 4CX0.75 sq.mm unarmoured copper cable pulled through the existing 25mm PVC conduit for the access control circuit backbone — routed on separate conduit paths from the Cat6 data cables wherever feasible.
Terminations That Match the Standard of Documentation a Regulated Facility Expects
Termination quality is where a Layerix network cabling installation is most visible to a facility team that expects an audit trail. Every CommScope IO port was terminated to T568B standard with consistent pair exposure length, jacket strip depth, and connector seating. Every patch panel port was labelled with the same number as the corresponding outlet. The Netrack 6U rack was built clean — cable management in place before any patch cord was run, not after.
10 × CommScope CAT6 IO Ports — Single Faceplate, T568B
Each CommScope CAT6 IO port terminated to T568B standard — pair untwist minimised to the TIA-568 maximum at the termination point. Single faceplate fitted flush to the wall surface. Port number label applied before faceplate was closed. The IO port integrated outlet approach gives the facility a cleaner, more easily audited outlet finish than a separate keystone.
2 × CommScope 24-Port Loaded Patch Panels
Both CommScope Cat6 24-port loaded patch panels terminated with all incoming cable runs — each cable dressed neatly into the patch panel rear, pair-by-pair termination to T568B, and cable tails restrained with velcro ties. Every port labelled with the outlet number matching the IO port label at the other end.
Netrack 6U Rack — Clean Build, Cable Management First
Netrack 6U wall-mount rack assembled and mounted before any equipment was installed inside it — rack level and anchor points checked, all cage nuts in before patch panels were fitted. Horizontal cable management installed before any patch cord was run. The rack was photographed before and after close — as-built evidence in the handover pack.
Port Schedule & Labelling — Both Ends, Consistent Scheme
Every cable labelled at both patch panel and outlet end with a consistent numbering scheme drawn up in the site survey stage. The port schedule — mapping every port number to its physical location — was produced as a spreadsheet and included in the as-built documentation package at handover.
Every Link Tested. Every Report Delivered. Then the Support Starts.
Fluke DSX CableAnalyzer certification is not an optional extra at Layerix — it is included in every Cat6 cabling installation we deliver. Every cable run at OLAM was tested to TIA-568 specification: insertion loss, NEXT, return loss, and propagation delay per port. Pass/Fail report generated per run. The test reports are not just handed over — they become part of the facility's own infrastructure documentation and the warranty baseline. If a link ever fails in the future, the Fluke report is the reference that proves the cabling was installed correctly and identifies whether the fault is in the infrastructure or in a device connected to it.
Fluke DSX CableAnalyzer Certification — All Links
Every CommScope Cat6 cable run tested with the Fluke DSX CableAnalyzer to TIA-568 specification — insertion loss, NEXT (near-end crosstalk), PS-NEXT, ACR-F, return loss, and propagation delay per link. Pass/Fail result per port. The TIA-568 Fluke certification proves that the network cabling installation meets specification — not just that it works today.
Installation, Setup & Configuration Charges
Full installation and setup charges included: conduit and cable pulling, IO port and patch panel termination, rack assembly and cable management, Fluke testing, and active network device configuration (switch VLAN and port configuration where required). No hidden extras — one line in the BOQ, everything included.
As-Built Documentation Package
Complete as-built delivered at handover: cabling layout drawing with cable route and outlet positions, port schedule (outlet number ↔ patch panel port ↔ physical location), Fluke DSX test report per link, and rack photo showing the finished termination. The documentation that makes the infrastructure serviceable — and auditable — for the next 15 years.
12×6 Post-Deployment Support — We Don't Run After Handover
Layerix 12×6 support is available to every client after project handover — phone (+91 72599 12527), support ticket at support.layerixnetworks.com, or on-site visit under AMC. Cabling questions, port tracing, network troubleshooting, or a new outlet needed — the team that installed your infrastructure is the team that supports it. We don't subcontract, and we don't disappear.
The Outcome — Infrastructure Installed to the Documentation Standard a Regulated Facility Expects
When Layerix completed the OLAM deployment, the facility had:
- 1,350m CommScope Cat6 TIA-568 structured cabling — every link Fluke DSX certified, T568B terminated at both ends, with a test report that proves specification compliance. The Cat6 cabling infrastructure that will support the facility's network for 15+ years.
- FRLS-rated PVC conduit throughout — rigid (32mm and 25mm) for main and branch runs, flexible at every dropping place. Flame Retardant Low Smoke, as the facility fire-safety spec required. Not standard PVC, not improvised.
- CommScope IO ports with single faceplates — clean, flush, labelled, and documented. The kind of outlet finish and traceability a regulated facility needs at inspection time.
- Multi-core copper cable backbone — 200m and 80m of unarmoured copper cable in PVC conduit for access control, routed with the same conduit discipline as the Cat6 data infrastructure, securing restricted production and QC zones.
- 12×6 support — the number works after handover — Layerix doesn't run after project completion. The team that built the infrastructure answers the phone when something needs attention.
Why Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences Facilities Need a Structured Cabling Partner, Not Just a Cabling Contractor
The difference between a structured cabling company and an office LAN cabling contractor is documentation, certification, and accountability. A contractor pulls cable and terminates it. A structured cabling company surveys first, designs second, installs third, Fluke-tests fourth, and hands over fifth — with drawings, test reports, and a support contract that a quality or compliance team can point to when a regulator asks.
For OLAM Group Pharmaceuticals, the CommScope Cat6 structured cabling installation Layerix delivered is not just a working network. It's a documented, certified, and warranted infrastructure — with FRLS PVC conduit raceway protecting every cable run, CommScope IO ports and patch panels throughout, and a Fluke DSX test report for every single link. The kind of infrastructure that a pharmaceutical operation — which understands what an audit trail actually needs to look like — expects.
For pharmaceutical, life sciences, and manufacturing facilities across Karnataka looking at a structured cabling upgrade or a new facility fitout, Layerix's structured cabling services cover the full scope — Cat6/Cat6A copper cabling, FRLS conduit raceway, network rack and PDU installation, Fluke DSX certification, multi-core copper cable for access control, and optional AMC with 12×6 SLA support. One team. One BOQ. Full documentation at handover.
Project Scale
CommScope Cat6 UTP structured cabling
FRLS rigid + flexible PVC conduit installed
Multi-core copper cable (8-core + 4-core)
Post-handover support — always available
Components & Technologies Deployed
"A good cabling installation is invisible — you never think about it because it just works. A great one has test reports that prove it, drawings that explain it, and a team that answers the phone when you need them."
— Layerix Networking Experts Engineering Team
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About Layerix Networking Experts
Layerix Networking Experts is a Bengaluru-based enterprise IT infrastructure company with 35+ certified, full-time, salaried in-house engineers and a strict zero-outsourcing model. We are Cisco-certified, Check Point-partnered, and we deliver TIA-568 Fluke-certified Cat6/Cat6A structured cabling, FRLS PVC conduit raceway, network rack and PDU installation, enterprise WiFi 6, IP CCTV, biometric access control, and managed services for pharmaceutical, healthcare, commercial real estate, manufacturing, and enterprise clients across Karnataka and pan-India. Every project includes as-built documentation, Fluke test reports, and optional 12×6 AMC support. We don't subcontract. We don't disappear after handover. The number on your BOQ is the number that answers when you call.
Key Results
1,350m CommScope Cat6 UTP structured cabling — TIA-568 T568B, Fluke DSX certified
10 × CommScope CAT6 IO ports with single faceplates — clean, professional outlet finishing
2 × CommScope Cat6 24-port loaded patch panels — fully terminated and labelled
1 × Netrack 6U wall-mount rack with all accessories
32mm dia 2mm thick FRLS rigid PVC conduit — 10m with full accessories
25mm dia 2mm thick FRLS rigid PVC conduit — 85m with full accessories
25mm dia FRLS flexible conduit for dropping places — 20m with accessories
200m 8CX0.75 unarmoured copper cable in 25mm PVC conduit — access control backbone
80m 4CX0.75 unarmoured copper cable in 25mm PVC conduit
Fluke DSX CableAnalyzer certification with pass/fail report — every link tested
Complete as-built drawings, port schedule, IP scheme, and 12×6 support coverage
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