--- title: Benefits of Open System Architecture description: Open System Architecture (OSA) from Hitachi Cable America (Hitachi) provides world class performance using virtually any combination of Hitachi verified cables. image: https://www.accu-tech.com/hubfs/OSA-hitachi.png --- {% set baseFontFamily = "Open Sans" %} /* Add the font family you wish to use. You may need to import it above. */ {% set headerFontFamily = "Open Sans" %} /* This affects only headers on the site. Add the font family you wish to use. 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From the highest-performing Category copper cabling to fiber optic infrastructure, there are a number of well-known brands available to choose from. What makes one brand a wiser choice than another? Which one offers maximum performance, while also providing the best value? **Open System Architecture** (OSA) from **Hitachi Cable America** (Hitachi) provides world class performance using virtually any combination of Hitachi verified cables with verified connective hardware in the design of the network. The ANSI/TIA-568-C.1 standard specifies the performance requirements of all network components and defines interoperability base-line limits to ensure that combinations of cable with connectivity will meet or exceed the system’s intended application. By employing a Hitachi OSA solution, end users have the freedom to choose from a wide range of quality connectivity products that best meet their specific needs and be confident that the chosen solution will support all applications designed to operate over that solution and be backed by an industry-leading lifetime warranty*. ## Hitachi Open System Architecture - Provides for standards-based verifiable cable performance - Enables a range of connectivity options - Opens up competitive solution offerings - Delivers substantial benefits to the end user - [Beyond-The-Link Building Systems](http://www.hca.hitachi-cable.com/products/hca/products/solution/beyond-the-link-building-systems.php) Click below to download the brochure to learn more.  [![OSA-hitachi.png](https://www.accu-tech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/OSA-hitachi.png?width=737&height=246&name=OSA-hitachi.png)](https://www.accu-tech.com/hubfs/HCA_Open_System_Architecture_Brochure-2.pdf?t=1488211384362)   [To learn more about Hitachi Cable America, click here](https://www.accu-tech.com/vendors/hitachi).    - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Topics: [Hitachi Cable](https://www.accu-tech.com/accu-insider/topic/hitachi-cable) [hitachi](https://www.accu-tech.com/accu-insider/topic/hitachi) [hitachi cable america](https://www.accu-tech.com/accu-insider/topic/hitachi-cable-america) [open system architecture](https://www.accu-tech.com/accu-insider/topic/open-system-architecture) ### Subscribe To Our Blog ### Additional Information ### About Accu-Tech Accu-Tech is a national distributor of Voice, Data, AV, Wireless, and Security solutions. 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