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'Oro Group, 800G is currently the fastest-growing segment of the mar …
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As data centers and telecom networks evolve, so does the need for compact, high-density fiber optic solutions. If you're wrestling with crowded racks or planning for 800G upgrades, you know every port counts. Enter the MMC/APC OS2 16-Fiber Patch Cable, a next-generation patch cable designed with cutting-edge engineering and scalability in mind. Whether you're pulling structure …
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3 Ways to Optimize Your Fiber Installation in Limited Space  Amid the AI revolution and the continued rise of cloud computing, data centers are filling up with more servers, GPUs, switches, and storage than ever. At the same time, they are migrating to 400 and 800 Gigabit speeds to support high-performance computing (HPC). This has resulted in densely packed equipment, le …
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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 industries. This isn’t just a trend: Gartner predicts global …
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  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 emissions are requiring data centers to become more ef …
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                          In out last blog on using duplex and MPO connectivity together , we talked about breakout applications and the advantages of supporting multiple lower-speed connections from a single port to maximize port utilization and s …
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