Insertion loss (also referred to as attenuation) is the amount of energy that a signal loses as it travels along a link. It is the primary parameter determining a fiber link's ability to support specific applications. Industry standards specify maximum loss and length for fiber links; exceeding these requirement

For decades, twisted-pair copper cabling has been the go-to standard for local area networks (LANs). But in today’s demanding digital landscape, copper has hit a wall.  With fiber becoming increasingly familiar and more cost-effective, fiber-to-the-desk (FTTD) is an unstoppable industry trend, driven

Large hyperscale and cloud data centers are rapidly migrating fiber optic links to 800 Gigabits (G) and 1.6 Terabits (T) speeds. This move is necessary to meet the increasing demand from AI workloads and other high-performance computing applications.  According to port shipment forecasts published by Dell'O

When designing or upgrading a fiber optic network, one of the most important decisions you’ll face is whether to use standard, off-the-shelf fiber optic solutions or invest in custom-built options. Both approaches have advantages, and the right choice depends on your application, timeline, and performance

Choosing the right fiber optic cables can be a complex process. While some customers know exactly what they need, many don't. If you're unsure about the specifics for your network, our fiber solutions team here at Cables Plus is here to help. We'll ask you a series of questions about your bandwidth needs, networ

Fiber optic connectivity is the foundation of the digital era. It transmits data within hyperscale, cloud, and enterprise data centers, and it serves as the high-speed backbone of the internet, connecting our homes, businesses, cities, and countries.  The performance and reliability of fiber optic networks

Understanding GenAI Connectivity in Backend Networks Hyperscale, cloud, neocloud, and large enterprise data centers are quickly adopting generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) to transform everything from business operations and customer service to scientific discovery and innovation across a wide range of i

Fiber optic cables are essential for today's digital communications. With the ability to support superior transmission speeds over longer distances compared to copper cabling, fiber optic cables have become the de facto media for data center links and high-speed connections between spaces, buildings, cities, and