Slow speed is the number one complaint among LAN users. It negatively impacts productivity and online experiences and can be especially problematic for real-time applications like video conferencing, data analytics, and virtual reality. Understanding potential root causes and how to troubleshoot them is the first

Multi-fiber push-on (MPO) connectors like the US Conec MTP® Elite designed for exceptional low-loss performance have become a mainstay in the data center for today’s high-density, high-speed parallel optics applications that use multiple transmitters and receivers to spread a single stream of over multip

With emerging 5G and IoT/IIoT technologies and ever-increasing demand for more bandwidth, data centers are housing more power-hungry equipment than ever before. And that means more energy consumption and higher costs. At the same time, increasing regulations on energy use and the need for industries to reduce emis

Today’s hospitals and healthcare facilities are becoming increasingly dependent on technology to streamline patient care, deliver quality healthcare services, and improve operational efficiencies. According to a recent report, the U.S. digital health market is expected to reach more than $86 billion in the

When it comes to fiber optic connectivity, we always hear a lot about the various types of connectors and their applications such as duplex LC connectors and multi-fiber MTP/MPO connectors. As probably the most critical infrastructure component in a fiber link along with the cable itself, it’s no wonder that

If you’re new to the industry or just happen to work in an area of IT that doesn’t deal with the cabling infrastructure, you might be wondering exactly what a fiber patch panel is and how it’s used. In reality, a fiber patch panel is not exactly a sexy network component—it’s not an ex

In a previous blog, we discussed how multi-fiber push-on (MPO) connectors support 400 and 800 Gigabit applications and beyond. A mainstay in the data center, these connectors use a linear array of fibers in a single ferrule for improved density and to support parallel optic applications that transmit and receive o

Local area networks primarily use category balanced four-pair copper Ethernet cabling in their horizontal infrastructure to connect wireless access points, laptops, phones, surveillance cameras, and a variety of other connected devices and peripherals. Category 3 cable was ratified as the first official “cat