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Holocom® PDS
A Comparison to Square Cable Protection Systems
Holocom® PDS is a proven NSTISSI 7003-compliant protective distribution system (PDS) solution with hundreds of installations comprising thousands of user drops. Current installations include sites for every branch of the military, CONUS and OCONUS, and other federal agencies requiring the highest levels of network security.
Non-locking PDS, whether it consists of EMT or roll formed square, powder-coated tubing, is distinctly different than the interlocking Holocom PDS. Holocom designed and engineered the Holocom system specifically to improve upon the functional limitations inherent in all non-locking PDS systems.
The benefits of Holocom’s interlocking PDS are notable and described in the following chart:
Features |
Holocom
PDS |
Round or Square Tube |
Benefits |
Easily Modified |
YES |
NO |
Significant cost savings during moves, adds and changes (MACs). Reduced cost and minimal disruption to the work environment when adding new users. Reduced total cost of ownership. |
Reusable System Components |
YES |
NO |
Preservation of initial investment when some or all of the PDS is moved to a new location. |
Cable Lay-in Capability |
YES |
NO |
Reduced labor cost during initial installation and MACs. Eliminates most labor-intensive cable “fishing.” |
Reduction in Pull Boxes and Associated Locks |
YES |
NO |
Reduced material cost due to fewer pull boxes and expensive, associated locks and their maintenance. |
Access to Cabling During Inspection |
YES |
NO |
Allows true visual assessment of the PDS during required inspections. |
Holocom is the industry standard PDS. It is installed for all branches of the US military and is the proven system that offers both patented protection and the flexibility to grow and change as real-world conditions dictate.
Holocom is continually upgrading its system to simplify installation and reduce the total cost of ownership. Recent improvements include manufactured mounting points which eliminate most on-site drilling and raw mounting point corrosion, a redesigned interface sleeve reducing components and simplifying installation, offset connectors that simplify and expedite installation of raceway around columns and other obstacles, and a new patent-pending user drop box with multiple enhancements including a new face plate design eliminating the need for a receptacle box in a box.
A proud veteran-owned small business, Holocom transformed and continues to lead the industry in the design and installation of PDS for securing our nation’s classified networks.
White Paper — Holocom PDS and Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT):
Cost Comparison of Initial and Retrofit Installations |
